A Band 7 charge nurse is needed for the paediatric emergency department at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. The postholder runs shifts as nurse in charge, coordinating staff and resources and managing a dedicated team, including appraisals and sickness. The post works alongside the Paediatric Assessment Unit and Neptune Paediatric Ward, with the assessment unit due to co-locate with the department in the autumn. Current NMC registration as an RSCN or RN and two years at band 6 in emergency care are required.
What the job involves
- Manage the paediatric emergency department environment and patient care during a shift, including coordinating staff and resources
- Act as nurse in charge and shift coordinator, ensuring safe, high-quality, holistic care and effective patient flow
- Line manage an allocated team, including appraisals and sickness management
- Support and develop colleagues, acting as a positive role model
- Uphold professional and clinical standards at all times
- Work collaboratively with the Paediatric Assessment Unit and Neptune Paediatric Ward
- Communicate and collaborate closely with other areas across the paediatric directorate
What’s required
Qualifications
- RSCN or RN (child or adult, with extensive experience)
- SSSA (standards for student supervision and assessment) training completed
- Current APLS or EPLS
- Paediatric Emergency Care course completed, or willingness to undertake
- Trauma course completed, or willingness to undertake
Registration & licences
- Current NMC registration
Experience
- Demonstrable qualified nursing experience
- Minimum of 2 years in an emergency care setting at band 6
- Involvement in child protection or safeguarding cases
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of NPEWs and sepsis recognition
- Awareness of emergency paediatric pathways
- Experience of clinical governance, incident management, audit or QI, and learning from patient safety events
Nice to have
- Leadership qualification
- CVC access
- Plastering, wound closure, cannulation and phlebotomy
- Experience or awareness of staff management
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
