Senior Charge Nurse/ Sister - A&E
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Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Senior Charge Nurse/ Sister to our busy Basildon Hospital A&E department.
You will be responsible for the co-ordination of Emergency Care services on a 24-hour basis. He/she is required to have a high clinical profile ensuring the provision of efficient and effective care through the management of available resources.
At this level, the postholder is expected to work as a skilled and senior Emergency Nurse, to have extensive and thorough knowledge of current Accident & Emergency theory and practice.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the planning, co-ordination and management of human, financial and physical resources of Emergency Care services.
To act as the Breach avoidance facilitator over a 24 hr period
To assist in the monitoring of Emergency Care services and all other services in the area.
Supervise, deploy and develop staff. Set tasks and objectives for subordinates and appraise performance.
Undertake Competency Development Review for staff in the team every year
Ensure a high standard in the practice of professional and ancillary staff.
Assist in the development of an Emergency Care service sensitive to the individual needs of patients.
In conjunction with the Lead Nurse, Clinical Service Manager and Lead Emergency Care Doctor develop an appropriate service structure to achieve service objectives.
Identify, monitor and review standards of care and manage a system of nursing audit.
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.
Details
Date posted
06 November 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 a year Per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-LCS-BA-1477
Job locations
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer's website
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