Main area: Chemotherapy Oncology Haematology
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Job ref: 205-6779209
Site: University Hospital North Midlands
Town: Stafford
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 Per Annum - Dependent on experience
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 27/11/2024 23:59
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 SACT nurse to join CTU as a Junior Sister. The Junior Sister will have delegated responsibilities for the management of the clinical area, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards on a shift basis and in the authorised absence of the Ward manager, as well as being a trained SACT nurse. The Junior Sister will participate in innovation and evidence-based nursing practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team in close liaison with the ward manager and the clinical nurse educator. The Junior Sister will act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential, and take on the leadership of specific projects as agreed with the Ward Manager and Lead SACT Nurse.
Main duties of the job
* Facilitate communication, which results in clear responsibilities being identified within the multi-professional team.
* Exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers requiring tact and diplomacy, ensuring that all barriers to understanding are overcome by using differing strategies to meet individual needs.
* Deputise for the ward manager at Directorate/Divisional meetings and working groups.
* Uphold the values of the ward promoting openness, transparency and learning.
* Support the ward manager with HR tasks such as sickness monitoring and return to work.
* Ensure that patient concerns are addressed on the ward/department and work with the Patient Advisory and Liaison Service (PALS) and patient forums. Participate in the resolution of complaints/adverse incidents and implement action plans to prevent re-occurrence.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we serve around three million people and are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role at UHNM, and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM creates and encourages a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return, we ask all employees to commit to the values co-created by our staff, patients and carers, which unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population we serve.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Junior Sister will act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential.
You will need to be up to date on all statutory and mandatory training and all competencies to be able to practice.
All applicants will be expected to meet the essential Band 6 criteria and possess the relevant post-registration experience as outlined in the person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Current NMC registration
* Recognised qualification in teaching and assessing, or evidence of delivering teaching.
* Systemic anti-cancer Therapy (SACT) Passport
* Health Related Degree or currently working towards
Knowledge & Experience
* 2 Years Post Registration Experience within Oncology or Haematology
* Demonstrable clinical expertise relevant to SACT administration
* Understanding of the issues pertaining to change management
* Experience of leading clinical or environmental change
Skills
* Ability to organise and manage day-to-day departmental activities and the activities of a large multidisciplinary team.
* Communication skills – able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions, adapting communication style as necessary.
* Team building and working skills – able to lead a team to achieve results.
* Problem solving skills – able to respond to unexpected issues and provide first line response and identify appropriate sources of secondary support.
* Experience of supporting governance agenda.
Personal Attributes
* Highly self-motivated – possesses high internal work standards, sets themselves and helps others to set attainable goals; wants to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
* Flexibility – able to adapt to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situations and environments.
* Patient focused – committed to ensuring a positive hospital experience for patients and their relatives/carers.
Important information about your application
* All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
* References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
* We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
* Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies.
* New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.
We will communicate with you regarding your job application via email. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee the security of any emails sent/received via non-encrypted format.
If you would like support completing an application form, please contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533 where one of our trained assistants will be able to help.
At UHNM we are fortunate to receive a high volume of applications for many of our roles; on this occasion, we reserve the right to close any advert early, therefore please apply without delay!
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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