Job summary
Looking for a new challenge? This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and forward-thinking Band 7 Charge Nurse to join our Paediatric Emergency Department team.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, and highly motivated individual who can demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, managerial and clinical skills, supported by previous experience within a paediatric emergency care setting.

We pride ourselves on providing a supportive working environment, committed to delivering high-quality patient care while actively promoting staff development and progression.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively alongside the Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) and Neptune Paediatric Ward. The PAU is a 7-bedded unit, currently co-located within Neptune Ward, which comprises 16 inpatient beds.

There is an exciting development plan within the footprint for the Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU), with a purpose-built area to enable PAU services to be co-located alongside the Paediatric Emergency Department which is set to open in Autumn.

Main duties of the job
If successful, you will be expected to demonstrate the ability to effectively manage the paediatric emergency department (ED) environment and patient care during a shift, including the coordination of staff and resources. You will be allocated your own team who will be expected to oversee and undertake managerial roles including but not limited to appraisals and sickness.

You will support your colleagues and work as the Nurse in Charge / shift co-ordinator to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, holistic care, while maintaining effective patient flow. This will require clear communication and close collaboration with other areas across the paediatric directorate.

You will uphold professional and clinical standards at all times, acting as a positive role model and supporting the development of others within the team.

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.

Details
Closing date: 29 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 390-NM-WAC-SO-6890
Job locations: Southend, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0RY, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• RSCN/ RN (child/adult with extensive experience) with current NMC registration
• Completion of the SSSA (standards for student supervision and assessment) training
• Current APLS/EPLS
• Completion of a Paediatric Emergency Care course or willingness to undertake
• Trauma course or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• Leadership qualification

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable qualified nursing experience
• 2 years minimum experience in an emergency care setting at band 6
• Involvement in child protection/safeguarding cases

Desirable

• CVC Access
• Plastering/ Wound closure/ Cannulation and Phlebotomy
• Experience/ awareness of staff management

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of NPEWs, sepsis recognition
• Awareness of Emergency Paediatric Pathways
• Experience of clinical governance, incident management, audit/ QI and learning from patient safety events

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
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Southend, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0RY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Paediatric ANP, Hannah Street, hannah.street7@nhs.net, 03004430002

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