Job summary
Here at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust we are seeking an experienced Staff Nurse's to join our friendly & dynamic team in our Children's Emergency Department & Paediatric Assessment Unit at our Basildon Hospital site.
Are you a dynamic, motivated and flexible nurse, seeking a new challenge within a dedicated Paediatric Emergency Department & Paediatric Assessment Unit?
Are you looking for the opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally and enjoy empowering others to succeed?
We are a large general hospital that cares for the health needs of a large number of service users in a versatile community.
We are looking for pro-active and self-motivated Paediatric Nurses who are passionate about delivering high quality patient care.
Working in a Children's Emergency Care setting can be a challenging but rewarding clinical environment. We are looking for someone who is a good team player and will bring a positive attitude to the Trust with a flexible approach to working.
Come and join our fantastic team in the Children's Emergency Department!
Please be aware this role may close early due to number of applications
Main duties of the job
We are a supportive and encouraging department and you will be part of a solid team of paediatric nurses with different levels of experience. This will provide you with the support and camaraderie to make each day a good one. We have a number of band 7 senior sisters/ charge nurses working directly within the department as well as a dedicated practice development team which work wholly on enabling you to develop your skills and experiences and facilitate further learning and training.
We receive a wide variety of emergency patients, including trauma and medical/surgical admissions and it is exciting to say that our Children's Emergency Department provides an independent Paediatric Emergency Nurse Practitioner led service that runs 7 days a week.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Staff Nurse working in Paediatrics using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Staff Nurse working in Paediatrics using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Relevant nursing degree
- MIPS/ENB 998 or equivalent
- Current APLS/EPLS or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Nursing experience in the care of the child and family in an acute paediatric care setting.
Desirable
- Experience or awareness of child protection issues
- Experience or awareness of working in an emergency dept/PAU
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills - demonstrated throughout application form
- Basic computer skills (word, emails, excel)
Desirable
- Trained to administer IV therapy.
- Trained to access central/long lines.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Relevant nursing degree
- MIPS/ENB 998 or equivalent
- Current APLS/EPLS or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Nursing experience in the care of the child and family in an acute paediatric care setting.
Desirable
- Experience or awareness of child protection issues
- Experience or awareness of working in an emergency dept/PAU
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills - demonstrated throughout application form
- Basic computer skills (word, emails, excel)
Desirable
- Trained to administer IV therapy.
- Trained to access central/long lines.
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.
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.
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).
