Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our nursing team on the Paedaitric Unit at Basildon Hospital.
This role is for a Band 6 Sister/ Charge Nurse. We are a busy Paediatric Unit comprising of two wards, Puffin and Wagtail and the Penguin Day unit.
As a Band 6 Sister/ Charge Nurse, you will take charge as the Nurse Co-Ordinator and provide support to the Children's Emergency unit and Children's Out-Patient department .
Main duties of the job
The role involves delivering high-quality care to children and families within the acute paediatric unit while supporting junior team members and helping to maintain a safe, effective service. As an experienced practitioner, the Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse will manage competing demands, coordinate bed flow across the paediatric service, and ensure smooth patient pathways.
The post holder will also deputise for the Band 7 ward managers when required, demonstrating calm, professional leadership at all times.
A key part of the role includes overseeing staffing levels across the paediatric areas to ensure safe and appropriate coverage throughout the service.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being 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
For further details, please refer to the attached job description and personal specification for further details.
We look forward to your application.
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
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- RSCN/RN degree
- Paediatric nursing experience more than 2 years
- Involvement in child protection and safeguarding cases
- NMC Pin
Desirable
- HDU Course
- Safeguarding children knowledge and experience
- APLS/EPALS
- Experience or awareness of staff management
Communication
Essential
- Strong written communication
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- RSCN/RN degree
- Paediatric nursing experience more than 2 years
- Involvement in child protection and safeguarding cases
- NMC Pin
Desirable
- HDU Course
- Safeguarding children knowledge and experience
- APLS/EPALS
- Experience or awareness of staff management
Communication
Essential
- Strong written communication
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).