Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Paediatric Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our team to support children and young people across Mid and South Essex in their journey through surgery. We are looking for a dynamic, passionate, flexible individual who can adapt to changing demands and workload on our two surgical units Wizard and Pegasus. Wizard and Pegasus support elective surgery across many specialities such as ENT, Plastic surgery, Max fax, Ophthalmology and Orthopaedics. Broomfield Paediatrics are the central HUB work for ENT and trauma (Plastics and Max fax) for the region, this gives an opportunity for the successful applicant to expand on knowledge and skills within these specialist areas. Wizard ward day surgery is a 10 bedded area that supports children and young people and our newly built in-patient ward Pegasus is a 11 bedded ward supporting children who may require overnight surgical admission, along with an established pre-assessment service. The unit is staffed by an experienced nursing team and staff progression is actively encouraged. You would be joining a friendly and dynamic multi-disciplinary team who you will be managing on a day to day basis. Main duties of the job In this position you will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, work with different members of the MDT from a multitude of specialties and be pivotal in influencing the delivery of care to children and young people requiring surgery within the MSE. Experience in elective surgery is essential to the role and you will work closely with other members of the wider surgical team and key stakeholders such as paediatric anaesthetists, paediatric nursing teams, physiotherapists, Cleft Clinical Nurse Specialists and Clinical Nurse Specialist for Orthopaedics, waiting list officers and secretaries to improve the experience of children and families whilst being part of the evolving service and leading on change. Excellent communication skills, the ability to decision make, and to be proactive and forward thinking is essential to this role. You will provide leadership and direction to your team alongside this being able to motivate and support staff is essential as well as having the ability to adapt to changing priorities. You will be supported by our Paediatric Matron for children's services and the paediatric education team Full details of the main duties can be found within the attached job description About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. 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. Mid and South Essex are incredibly proud to support the delivery of reconstruction Cleft surgery, and specialist plastic surgery for the region which gives the successful applicant an exciting opportunity to gain experience and work alongside tertiary centres and specialist nurses working in partnership with the East of England Surgical ODN. 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. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 390-WAC-BR-7194-B Job locations Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities of this rewarding role. We look forward to your application. Job description Job 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 Registered Nurse (Child) EPLS Desirable Degree in Nursing Knowledge & Experience Essential Demonstrable experience as a Senior Band 5 or Band 6 nurse in Paediatric setting Desirable Experience of change management Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential Registered Nurse (Child) EPLS Desirable Degree in Nursing Knowledge & Experience Essential Demonstrable experience as a Senior Band 5 or Band 6 nurse in Paediatric setting Desirable Experience of change management 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)