Charge Nurse - Paediatric Emergency Department

Job description

Job summary

Looking for a new challenge? This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and forward-thinking Band 6 Charge Nurse to join our Paediatric Emergency Department team.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, and highly motivated individual who can demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, and clinical skills, supported by previous experience within a paediatric emergency care setting. We pride ourselves on providing a supportive working environment, committed to delivering high-quality patient care while actively promoting staff development and progression.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively alongside the Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) and Neptune Paediatric Ward. The PAU is a 7-bedded unit, currently co-located within Neptune Ward, which comprises 16 inpatient beds.

There is an exciting development plan within the footprint for the Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU), with a purpose-built area to enable PAU services to be co-located alongside the Paediatric Emergency Department which is set to open in Autumn 2026. This innovative design will enhance patient flow, improve access to care, and strengthen collaborative working across services.

Main duties of the job

If successful, you will be expected to demonstrate the ability to effectively manage the paediatric emergency department (ED) environment and patient care during a shift, including the coordination of staff and resources.

You will support your colleagues and work alongside the Nurse in Charge to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, holistic care, while maintaining effective patient flow. This will require clear communication and close collaboration with other areas across the paediatric directorate.

You will uphold professional and clinical standards at all times, acting as a positive role model and supporting the development of others within the team.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN/RN (child) with current NMC registration
• MIPS or equivalent mentoring qualification

Desirable

• Current APLS/EPLS or willingness to undertake
• Paediatric Emergency Care course
• Trauma Course

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable qualified nursing experience
• Involvement in child protection cases.

Desirable

• CVC Access
• Plastering//Wound closure/Cannulation & Phlebotomy
• Experience/ awareness of staff management
• Experience in an emergency care setting

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN/RN (child) with current NMC registration
• MIPS or equivalent mentoring qualification

Desirable

• Current APLS/EPLS or willingness to undertake
• Paediatric Emergency Care course
• Trauma Course

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable qualified nursing experience
• Involvement in child protection cases.

Desirable

• CVC Access
• Plastering//Wound closure/Cannulation & Phlebotomy
• Experience/ awareness of staff management
• Experience in an emergency care setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

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