Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Charge Nurse

Closing date: 19 July 2026

Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our nursing team on the Paediatric 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.

Details
Date posted: 03 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 a year (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 390-WAC-BA-7425-A
Job locations: Basildon

Job description
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

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details
Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Basildon, Nethermayne, Basildon, SS16 5NL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager, Nicola Nsubuga, n.nsubuga@nhs.net, 03004335343