About this role
Job summary
Looking for a new challenge? This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and forward-thinking Band 7 Charge Nurse to join our PaediatricEmergency Department team.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, and highly motivated individual who can demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, managerial 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 a7-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.
Main duties of the job
If successful, you will be expected to demonstrate the ability to effectively manage the paediatric emergency department (ED) environment andpatient care during a shift, including the coordination of staff and resources. You will be allocated your own team who will be expected to oversee and undertake managerial roles included but not limited to appraisals and sickness.
You will support your colleagues and work as the Nurse in Charge/ shift co-ordinator 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 theteam.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
RSCN/ RN (child/adult with extensive experience) with current NMC registration Completion of the SSSA (standards for student supervision and assessment) training Current APLS/EPLS Completion of a Paediatric Emergency Care course or willingness to undertake Trauma course or willingness to undertake
Desirable
Leadership qualification
Experience Essential
Demonstrable qualified nursing experience 2 years minimum experience in an emergency care setting at band 6 Involvement in child protection/safeguarding cases
Desirable
CVC Access Plastering/ Wound closure/ Cannulation and Phlebotomy Experience/ awareness of staff management
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of NPEWs, sepsis recognition Awareness of Emergency Paediatric Pathways Experience of clinical governance, incident management, audit/ QI and learning from patient safety events
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff-on-Sea
SS0 0RY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)