Job summary The post holder will provide operational and professional support to the Lead nurse haematology/oncology in the delivery of the local and national nursing agenda as follows; Provide professional nursing leadership through a strong visible clinical presence within the designated area of responsibility in order to develop nurses and nursing practice and the provision of a safe effective and high quality care environment for children, young people and their family and carers. Main duties of the job Provide professional nursing leadership through a strong visible clinical presence within the designated area of responsibility to develop nurses and nursing practice and the provision of a safe effective and high-quality care environment for children, young people and their family and carers. Support the Lead nurse haematology/oncology to ensure compliance with the National cancer agenda, NICE guidelines and NPSA alerts. Support the Lead Cancer Nurse in promoting the nursing safety agenda. Support the Lead Cancer Nurse in delivering Children's Cancer expert advisory group agenda across the network. The post holder will engage within the clinical areas to ensure high standards of nursing care by providing direction, advice and where necessary intervention. The post holder will contribute to the achievement of the specialty and corporate objectives and the required local and national quality and governance standards by ensuring that all required audits, assessments and reviews are completed within the agreed timeframes that action plans are regularly monitored and integrated into clinical practice within the designated area of responsibility. The post holder will deputies for the Lead nurse haematology/oncology when required. About us Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care. Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old. Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation. Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 284-24-6744813-DMUT Job locations Birmingham childrens hospital Birmingham Childrens Hospital Nhs Birmingham B4 6NH Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN/RSCN or RN Child Evidence of further academic achievement to at least first level degree, or equivalent experience Management Course eg. Managment matters Professional registration- NMC child branch Desirable Master's Degree or evidence of studying at level 7 knowledge Essential Experience of 2 years working at Band 6 or above. Clinical oncology experience Knowledge and understanding of current nursing policy and practice issues. Knowledge & understanding of Child Protection/safeguarding Knowledge & understanding of Infection Control Knowledge of change management skills Knowledge, understanding and experience in Risk Management and Governance issues. Desirable Evidence of leading initiatives within multiprofessional teams. Leadership Course Knowledge & understanding of Patient/Public Involvement, management of complaints and investigations. analytical Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proactive, self-motivated, with the ability to motivate others. Works well within a team. Ability to work independently. Desirable Proven Leadership skills. Professional Essential Good computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point) and IT systems such as Vesper, ESR, Ormis, Lorenzo, E-Roster, Oracle etc. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN/RSCN or RN Child Evidence of further academic achievement to at least first level degree, or equivalent experience Management Course eg. Managment matters Professional registration- NMC child branch Desirable Master's Degree or evidence of studying at level 7 knowledge Essential Experience of 2 years working at Band 6 or above. Clinical oncology experience Knowledge and understanding of current nursing policy and practice issues. Knowledge & understanding of Child Protection/safeguarding Knowledge & understanding of Infection Control Knowledge of change management skills Knowledge, understanding and experience in Risk Management and Governance issues. Desirable Evidence of leading initiatives within multiprofessional teams. Leadership Course Knowledge & understanding of Patient/Public Involvement, management of complaints and investigations. analytical Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proactive, self-motivated, with the ability to motivate others. Works well within a team. Ability to work independently. Desirable Proven Leadership skills. Professional Essential Good computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point) and IT systems such as Vesper, ESR, Ormis, Lorenzo, E-Roster, Oracle etc. 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Birmingham childrens hospital Birmingham Childrens Hospital Nhs Birmingham B4 6NH Employer's website https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)