Due to an expansion within our service the Combined Triage Assessment Unit (CTAU) are looking for compassionate, forward thinking, dynamic and visible leaders to join the team as Charge Nurse/ Sisters. We are looking for individuals that are enthusiastic to drive change and improvement in an acute setting, leading the way with the advances in oncology care.
You will be expected to ensure that professionalism and high standards of care are upheld at all times.
CTAU is an acute assessment unit caring for Oncology and Haematology patients with complications arising from their treatment or diagnosis. Our staff telephone triage patients using the UKONS triage tool to determine if they need to bring them into CTAU. We also accept patients from the Combined Day Unit, Radiotherapy and Specialist Outpatients.
Applicants must hold a current NMC registration, and must be able to evidence demonstrable post registration experience. Leadership experience would be preferable however this will be an ongoing developmental area of the role. Current knowledge and experience in an acute setting is required, preferably with knowledge of Oncology and Haematology.
We are looking for a compassionate individual that can demonstrate excellent communication skills and is committed to driving change forward.
Applicants will need to be a visible, reliable, and flexible leader ensuring high standards of care are given at all times.
Applicants would preferably be competent in the UKONS triage tool, however this is not essential as training and support will be given.
The successful candidate will be able to deputise for the Senior Sister in their absence. They will be responsible for supporting the overall running of the unit including completing audits, improvement works, staff support and rostering.
They will be able to build professional working relationships and provide supportive management to the team.
This role will involve working both days and nights.
Closing date of applications: 10 February 2025
Interview date: 24 February 2025
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
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This advert closes on Monday 10 Feb 2025