Senior Sister / Charge Nurse - Children's Out-Patients Department
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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.
We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to become a Paediatric Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse and lead on excellent paediatric out-patient care in the department. We are looking for an experienced Paediatric Nurse who has passion for delivering excellent care to children and families .
The Children's Out-Patient Department needs a dynamic paediatric nurse to support the busy area, the department currently delivers a range of Paediatric Clinics including Oncology, Endocrine, Epilepsy, Cardiac, Diabetic, Asthma, Out Reach, Nurse Led and General paediatric clinics.
The successful post holder will be responsible for the management of the nursing team, effective running of clinic activities and leading on change in the department to improve the patient experience of children and their families.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse will work with the paediatric Matron and senior management team to lead and co-ordinate a dedicated team of nursing and support staff in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care to children and young people who are attending for out-patient care.
Working alongside the nursing staff we are lucky to have a team of Play Specialists/Nursery Nurses that are invaluable in helping both children and their families.
Your development will be supported by the Paediatric Matron in this management role. We can offer an excellent preceptorship and induction programme plus access to ongoing professional education and development.
We are looking for a Band 7 who is an enthusiastic and highly motivated nurse to join our friendly team ; you should be keen to work within this progressive area of children's services. .
Working for our organisation
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities of this rewarding role.
We look forward to your application.
Person specification
Education & Qualification
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (Child)
- EPLS/APLS/Pils
Desirable criteria
- Degree in Nursing
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable experience as a Band 6 nurse in Paediatric setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience of change management
Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- Senior Charge Nurse - Children's Outpatients - BR -B7 (PDF, 584.5KB)
- Privacy Policy (PDF, 441.0KB)
- AFC Pay Poster 24/25 (PDF, 39.2KB)
- Behaviours Framework (JPG, 298.0KB)