Haematology Day Case Deputy Ward Manager
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our friendly and committed Clinical Haematology team as the Deputy Ward Manager. The Centre for Clinical Haematology is a nationally recognised centre of excellence for the treatment of haematological malignancies covering a large geographical area. The department is currently open from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 4pm on Saturdays including bank holidays.
This role will include working alongside the current unit manager and team of deputies to lead and support the day case and outpatient team to provide an excellent high quality service for our haematology patients.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will act as Deputy to the Unit Manager and will be required to:
1. Act as the deputy to the ward manager, completing managerial roles such as return to work discussions, sickness monitoring, and rota completion.
2. Be an effective leader and role model.
3. Provide regular direct clinical care, including administration of medications and chemotherapy.
4. Support the implementation of both clinical and non-clinical governance.
5. Work flexibly as a member of the team to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and improved.
Ensure high quality, evidence-based care is offered to patients and, in collaboration with the ward manager, identify common issues affecting the quality of care, devising clear action plans to address any shortcomings.
In collaboration with the ward manager, ensure that the patient has a satisfactory experience by evaluating patient processes and redesigning the pathway of care.
Improve and maintain standards of essential nursing care by using tools such as clinical audits.
About Us
Our values are: Caring and helpful; Safe and Vigilant for our patients and colleagues; Being Clinically Excellent and driving innovation to meet the needs of our patients; Using our Resources wisely; Providing Quality products, services, and experiences for staff and patients.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
During regular clinical sessions, act as a role model and teacher, working alongside other staff including visiting all patients in the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager.
Work with the Ward Manager to identify hazards relating to clinical and non-clinical risks and undertake identified risk assessments. Ensure that junior staff also see this as important by maintaining a culture that supports the delivery of both clinical and non-clinical governance within the ward or department.
Along with the Ward Manager, support the ward or department team in completing appropriate risk assessments and developing action plans accordingly to provide a safe environment for high quality patient care.
Ensure that all nursing documentation is regularly and appropriately reviewed and updated with changes implemented.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
* Current level one NMC registration
* Teaching & Assessing Qualification
* Demonstrate basic IT skills
* Completion of all local competency packages
* Continuing professional development/reflective profile
* IV competent
* Venepuncture and cannulation
* Blood product administration
* Chemotherapy administration
Desirable
* Degree in health/nursing related studies
* Formal leadership and management training
* Counselling and communication qualification
Experience
Essential
* Significant post-registration experience.
* Supervision of non-registered staff, pre-registration and post-basic students.
* Ability to manage a team efficiently and effectively.
* Convey sensitive information empathically to patients, relatives/carers, and staff.
* Provide feedback on individual performance and use of the knowledge and skills framework.
* Demonstrate involvement in link nurse or project work.
Desirable
* Recent or current experience within the specialty.
* Audit or research experience within the clinical area.
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
* Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Provide formal teaching sessions.
* Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents.
* Recognize own level of competence and limitations, communicating these to appropriate staff.
* Minimize interpersonal conflict and barriers to communication.
Desirable
* Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills.
* Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer Name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
City Campus
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
Employer's Website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/
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