About this role
Job summary We are seeking an experienced, motivated and compassionate Band 7 Manager to provide leadership to our Childrens Emergency Department and Paediatric Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust.
This is a key leadership role for a someone with significant paediatric urgent or emergency care experience who is passionate about patient safety, staff wellbeing and service improvement. You will play a vital role in delivering safe, effective and highquality care for children and young people, while supporting and developing the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job Lead the daytoday operational management of CED and Paediatric SDEC Ensure safe staffing, skill mix, patient flow and escalation processes Provide visible and supportive leadership in a fastpaced emergency environment Maintain oversight of clinical governance, safeguarding and patient safety Line manage ward sisters/charge nurses and associated staff groups Lead investigations into incidents and complaints, embedding learning into practice Use data, audit and feedback to drive quality improvement Work collaboratively with medical teams, site management and wider paediatric services
About us The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced, motivated and compassionate Band 7 Manager to provide leadership to our Children’s Emergency Department and Paediatric Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust.
This is a key leadership role for a someone with significant paediatric urgent or emergency care experience who is passionate about patient safety, staff wellbeing and service improvement. You will play a vital role in delivering safe, effective and highquality care for children and young people, while supporting and developing the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Lead the daytoday operational management of CED and Paediatric SDEC Ensure safe staffing, skill mix, patient flow and escalation processes Provide visible and supportive leadership in a fastpaced emergency environment Maintain oversight of clinical governance, safeguarding and patient safety Line manage ward sisters/charge nurses and associated staff groups Lead investigations into incidents and complaints, embedding learning into practice Use data, audit and feedback to drive quality improvement Work collaboratively with medical teams, site management and wider paediatric services As a Band 7 leader at PAH, you will:
Lead with professionalism, compassion and accountability Treat staff, patients and families with respect, dignity and fairness Promote inclusive, psychologically safe team cultures Take ownership for operational challenges and follow through on actions Maintain high standards of quality, safety and performance Act as a positive role model and Trust ambassador at all times The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Childrens Nurse Leadership or management qualification (or willingness to work towards) Practice assessor/mentor qualification
Experience Essential
Significant postregistration experience in paediatric emergency or urgent care
Desirable
Experience working within Paediatric SDEC services
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.
Employer details Employer name The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)