Job summary
Employer heading
Sister/Charge Nurse for Oncology/Haematology
NHS AfC: Band 6
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.
The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.
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Job overview
Job Title: Sister/Charge Nurse for Oncology/Haematology
Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week
Perm/Fixed Term: Permanent
Salary: £37,339 - £44,962 per annum
Closing Date: 2nd December 2024
Interview Date: TBC
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic registered nurse to join the Dorothea leadership team to care for our Oncology/haematology patients on our friendly unit.
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **
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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
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Main duties of the job
- To support the Unit Manager to manage a team of nurses, ensuring the development and maintenance of high standards of nursing care for patients receiving anti-cancer treatment.
- To take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Dorothea Unit.
- To lead on specific areas of professional practice as delegated by the Unit Manager and Lead Chemotherapy Nurse.
- To deputise for the Unit Manager in their absence.
- To undertake the management of preceptorship of newly qualified staff, return to nursing staff and the mentorship of nursing students and health care support workers.
Working for our organisation
Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical
- Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.
- Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical, social and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate.
- Creates and utilises opportunities to promote the health and well-being of patients in their care.
Managerial
- Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff below a Band 6.
- Plan the appropriate skill mix and staffing levels using competent duty rostering skills.
- Deputise for the Unit Manager in their absence.
- As part of the Directorate assist with the development and implementation of the Trust’s Business Plan and Strategy for Nursing.
- Assist with the management of unit resources in an efficient and effective manner.
Professional
- Support the Unit Manager in the investigation of complaints within the unit area.
- Provide advice and specialist knowledge to other nursing staff caring for clients within the speciality.
Education and Training
- In collaboration with the Unit Manager, ensure effective orientation, supervision and mentorship programmes are in place.
- Assist with the appraisal and facilitation of professional development of all ward staff.
- Facilitate the development of nursing practice founded on up-to-date information and research.
- Create a learning environment which actively facilitates learning.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Person specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Two years at Band 5 or equivalent within speciality
- Experience within Oncology/Haematology/Chemotherapy
- Ability to manage a team
Desirable criteria
- Experience of Research Management
- Experience of audit and resource
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential criteria
- RGN
- Post grad qualification in speciality or willingness to work towards
- Degree or equivalent level of experience
- N59 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- C&G 730
- Teaching qualification
Specialist knowledge
Essential criteria
- Chemotherapy/Oncology/Haematology experience
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Enthusiastic
- Ability to motivate others
- Ability to have positive working relationships
- Good health record
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure to meet required deadlines
- Evidence based practice
- Computer literate
- Experience of using evidence based practice
- Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations
Other
Essential criteria
- To be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis
- To be able to transport patients using wheelchair/trolly or bed on a frequent basis. This will occur for short periods frequently throughout a normal shift and will require moderate effort
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kay Fox
- Job title
- Oncology Unit Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02476 351351
- Additional information
Shirley Preston 2247
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