Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the country, following the merger of Mid Essex, Basildon and Southend hospitals in April 2020.
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Senior Sister / Charge Nurse - Children's Out-Patients Department
Band 7
Main area: Paediatrics
Grade: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (weekly shift pattern, may require off-site working)
Job ref: 390-WAC-BR-7223
Site: Broomfield Town, Chelmsford
Salary: £46,148 Per annum (Pro rata for part time)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 11/03/2025 23:59
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 a 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
* Registered Nurse (Child)
* EPLS/APLS/Pils
* Degree in Nursing
Experience
* Demonstrable experience as a Band 6 nurse in Paediatric setting
* 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
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.
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