Paediatric Outpatients Charge Nurse (Band 6)

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior sister/ Charge Nurse or deputy manager to join the Paediatric Outpatients Team based at Southend Hospital .

The successful person will be caring, well-organised and will enjoy working with children and their families. The post involves working in the Paediatric Outpatient Department, which sees children aged 0-16years of age.

If successful you will make a major contribution to the efficient running of the department. Duties will include undertaking both clinical and clerical procedures.

The post involves working flexibly Monday to Friday between the hours of 08.00 - 18.00hrs. The clinic timetable varies from week to week, requiring a flexible working pattern to cover the clinic needs.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a Band 6 Junior sister/ charge nurse or Deputy Nurse manager to join our Paediatric Outpatients team in caring for children and young people 0-16

The work is stimulating, challenging and a face paced environment. The ideal candidate should be a motivated, team focused nurse who enjoys providing excellent patient care and has a passionate approach to their work.

The candidate should;

Be a responsible professional and who will provide clear clinical leadership to nursing staff, medical staff and the multi disciplinary team. Will need to deputise in absence of the paediatric manager for the day to day running of the Department

You will need to be a visible, credible and effective role model for the clinical nursing team. Be an effective and professional leader supporting the POPD Manager in driving quality care provision forward in a rapidly changing environment within the paediatric service.

We are seeking a candidate who will demonstrate specialist expertise and professional knowledge acquired through post registration academic study, a good range of clinical Paediatric experience and positive leadership skills.

The successful candidate should also be able to provide and promote a high standard of care to children/young people within the Paediatric Outpatients Environment.

Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.Please note this role will close should we receive sufficient applications.

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.

Your working department:The department is situated in the Carlingford Centre, the purpose built Paediatric Outpatient Department provides Acute and Specialist clinics for children from birth to 16 years of age.

Date posted

17 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 a year Per annum (Pro Rata for Part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-W&C-SO-0016

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase,

Westcliff-On-Sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application.

Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application.

Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

RN Child / RSCN Qualification
experience of working as a Band 5 in Paediatric's
Applicant is currently working as a band 6 in a paediatric environment

Desirable

Evidence of working within an Paediatric Outpatient setting

Physical Skills

Essential

Evidence of working across the phlebotomy services (Adult and/ or Child)
Ability to teach and train junior members of staff/ students in various clinical tasks

Desirable

Evidence of mentorship/ preceptorship
Evidence of Train the trainer development courses

Personal Qualities

Essential

Applicant has a passion for working with children in paediatric outpatients
application form has all sections completed clearly and accurately

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

RN Child / RSCN Qualification
experience of working as a Band 5 in Paediatric's
Applicant is currently working as a band 6 in a paediatric environment

Desirable

Evidence of working within an Paediatric Outpatient setting

Physical Skills

Essential

Evidence of working across the phlebotomy services (Adult and/ or Child)
Ability to teach and train junior members of staff/ students in various clinical tasks

Desirable

Evidence of mentorship/ preceptorship
Evidence of Train the trainer development courses

Personal Qualities

Essential

Applicant has a passion for working with children in paediatric outpatients
application form has all sections completed clearly and accurately

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

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