We have an exciting opportunity to join our nursing team on the Paediatric ED at Basildon Hospital.
This role is for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our team. We are a busy ED and have a dedicated co-located PAU.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include caring for children and families in the acute A&E and paediatric unit, providing support to the junior members of the team, and coordinating beds across the service ensuring smooth flow.
* You will be an experienced practitioner who can respond to conflicting demands.
* Deputise for the band 7 ward managers and act in a calm, professional manner at all times.
* Staff coordination across the paediatric service ensuring each area has safe levels.
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details, please refer to the attached job description and personal specification for further details.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Essential
* NMC registration
* Evidence of strong post qualification experience
Desirable
* A&E or PAU experience
Questions and Answers
Essential
* IV competencies
Desirable
* Venepuncture/cannulation or willing to work towards
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Nethermayne, Basildon
SS16 5NL
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