Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse with haematology/oncology experience to undertake a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager Role on Stirland Ward.
Stirland Ward is a fast-paced, 25 bedded clinical haematology and oncology ward caring for a diverse group of patients with haematological/oncological conditions and malignancies. We provide acute/emergency care for patients from across Nottinghamshire and the surrounding regions experiencing complications secondary to their underlying disease or the treatments they have undergone.
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and hard-working individual with proven clinical and leadership/management skills to join our competent and dedicated team in providing the highest standard of evidence-based, holistic patient care.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
1. Act as the deputy to the ward manager, regularly taking charge of the ward and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard.
2. Be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non-clinical governance.
3. Work flexibly as a member of the ward team and in support of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved.
About us
Patients - We will ensure our patients receive consistently high quality, safe care with outstanding outcomes and experience.
People - We will build on our position as an employer of choice; with an engaged, developed and empowered team that puts patient care at the heart of everything it does.
Places - We will invest in our estate, equipment and digital infrastructure to support the delivery of high quality patient care.
Performance - We will consistently achieve our performance standards and make the best use of resources to contribute to an affordable healthcare system.
Partners - We will support the improvement of the health of the communities we serve through strong system leadership and innovative partnerships to deliver integrated models of care.
Potential - We will deliver world-class research and education and transform health through innovation.
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive job description and person specification please see the attached documents below.
Act as the deputy to the ward manager, regularly taking charge of the ward and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
* Demonstrate basic IT skills.
* Able to administer IV medications/infusions.
* Formal leadership/management training.
* Chemo trained/willing to complete training.
* Evidence of continuing professional development/reflective profile.
* Completion of all local competency packages or has undertaken Working in New Ways packages essential to role and Specialty.
* Possession of a mentor/SSSA course.
Experience
* Significant post-registration experience in haematology/oncology.
* Supervision of non-registered and pre-registration staff/students.
* Experience leading a team/shift efficiently and effectively.
* Experience caring for, and managing, acutely unwell patients.
* Active involvement with a link-role/project work.
* Experience of audit/service development and improvement.
* Providing staff with feedback on their individual performance and conduct appraisals.
Communication & Relationship Skills
* Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents.
* Confident in escalation to the medical team/CCOT/matrons/DLT if necessary.
* Can minimise interpersonal conflict and barriers to communication.
* Ability to convey sensitive information in a caring/compassionate manner.
* Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills.
* Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions.
* Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team.
Analytical and Judgement skills
* Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care.
* Demonstrate an understanding of the deputy sister/charge nurse role.
* Able to respond to problem situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place.
* Ability to assess ward environment and ensure high standards of cleanliness and order.
* Successful implementation and management of a nursing change process.
* Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to NHS.
* Evidence of data collection and analysis.
* Demonstrate effective resource handling training.
Planning and organisation skills
* Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
* Able to contribute to the development of implementation and monitoring of local objectives and action plans.
* Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support others in the prioritisation of their patient care.
* Demonstrate leadership skills and ability to effectively lead a team.
* Demonstrate effective resource handling training.
Physical skills
* Demonstrate dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation.
* Competent and capable of using medical equipment.
* Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres.
* Evidence of moving and handling training.
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.
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