Junior Charge Nurse - A&E

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for experienced Band 6 Junior Charge Nurses to join our friendly team at Broomfield Hospital Emergency Department.

We have several opportunities available on a permanent or 9 month secondment full of part time basis. We look forward to your application.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates would be expected to assist the band 7 team leaders with appraisals, performance, absence management and be able to build the team and focus on wellbeing and morale.

Successful candidates must have significant ED experience and in charge experience. The ideal candidate would be triage trained and have excellent communication and team working skills and be able to make sound clinical decisions and support flow and patient care in ED.

To take charge of an area, be able to escalate concerns and prioritise and manage staffing with the support of the band 7 and ED Bronze.Make a thorough assessment of the patient's needs and document these in accordance with Trust policies.

Formulate a plan of care based on the identified needs of the patient, taking into account current evidence based research findings.Ensure that all the care planned is delivered to the patient at the highest possible standard.

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.

Date posted

18 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, Part-time

Reference number

390-MED-BR-0037

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

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

Experience

Essential

NMC registered

Desirable

Band 6 Experience
Acute/Emergency Care courses
Emergency Care Experience
Mentorship

Skills

Essential

Manchester Triage Trained

Desirable

NHS experience

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

NMC registered

Desirable

Band 6 Experience
Acute/Emergency Care courses
Emergency Care Experience
Mentorship

Skills

Essential

Manchester Triage Trained

Desirable

NHS experience

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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