Job summary
Job Title: Sister/Charge Nurse for Oncology/Haematology
Hours per week: 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. **
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
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
1. 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.
2. To take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Dorothea Unit.
3. To lead on specific areas of professional practice as delegated by the Unit Manager and Lead Chemotherapy Nurse.
4. To deputise for the Unit Manager in their absence.
5. 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.
About us
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:
E ffective Open Communication
e x cellence and safety in everything we do
C hallenge but support
E xpect respect and dignity
L ocal 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
6. Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.
7. Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical, social and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate.
8. Creates and utilises opportunities to promote the health and well-being of patients in their care.
Managerial
9. Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff below a Band 6.
10. Plan the appropriate skill mix and staffing levels using competent duty rostering skills.
11. Deputise for the Unit Manager in their absence.
12. As part of the Directorate assist with the development and implementation of the Trusts Business Plan and Strategy for Nursing.
13. Assist with the management of unit resources in an efficient and effective manner.
Professional
14. Support the Unit Manager in the investigation of complaints within the unit area.
15. Provide advice and specialist knowledge to other nursing staff caring for clients within the speciality.
Education and Training
16. In collaboration with the Unit Manager, ensure effective orientation, supervision and mentorship programmes are in place.
17. Assist with the appraisal and facilitation of professional development of all ward staff.
18. Facilitate the development of nursing practice founded on up-to-date information and research.
19. 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
20. Two years at Band 5 or equivalent within speciality
21. Experience within Oncology/Haematology/Chemotherapy
22. Ability to manage a team
Desirable
23. Experience of Research Management
24. Experience of audit and resource
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential
25. RGN
26. Post grad qualification in speciality or willingness to work towards
27. Degree or equivalent level of experience
28. N59 or equivalent
Desirable
29. C&G 730
30. Teaching qualification
Specialist knowledge
Essential
31. Chemotherapy/Oncology/Haematology experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
32. Excellent communication skills
33. Enthusiastic
34. Ability to motivate others
35. Ability to have positive working relationships
36. Good health record
37. Good organizational skills
38. Ability to work under pressure to meet required deadlines
39. Evidence based practice
40. Computer literate
41. Experience of using evidence based practice
42. Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations
Other
Essential
43. To be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis
44. 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