Job summary
An opportunity has arisen at University Hospital Southampton, NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and experienced band 6 nurse or current band 7 looking for a fresh opportunity to join our Cancer Care team. This is an exciting chance to lead our haematology day case unit.
C7 is a busy haematology day care unit that undertakes multiple procedures and treatments. C7 consists of treatment bay of 7 chairs where patients receive Systemic Anti Cancer Treatment (SACT), Aphersis Bay of 3 treatment spaces and two side rooms where Intrathecal chemotherapy and bone marrow biopsies take place. C7 also provide an on call service for emergency Apheresis procedures. We are committed to providing the highest quality care in a supportive and fast paced environment. Staff development and education is a key priority with the current development of Ambulatory Care.
The unit is open Monday - Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am-4pm and on call hours.
Main duties of the job
You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
At UHS we are committed to providing a flexible working environment. We believe that it benefits everyone if we achieve a positive work-life balance. Whether you are balancing family, study or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
We're proud to have been voted in the Top Five acute Trusts for our commitment to supporting our staff to achieve work-life balance.
UHS employees can access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme and life insurance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
You will provide the day-to-day operational & strategic management for C7 ensuring a high quality, evidence based and cost-effective service for patients and their families.
You will need to be able to demonstrate clinical expertise and provide innovative and dynamic nursing leadership.
You will be responsible for leading and managing a team of nurses in professional and practice development. You will lead on developments within the unit to provide the required services to the patients utilising the service.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has extensive experience in Cancer Care. A passion for maintaining high standards in patient care is essential. You must have leadership experience at a Band 6 or 7. You will develop your leadership, clinical and management skills, whilst effectively undertaking the day-to-day coordination of the unit.
Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills are vital.
You will be expected to deputise for the care group matrons as needed. In the wider Trust you will be expected to contribute towards the delivery of the Trusts vision of Patients First, Always Improving and Working Together and positively reinforce the Cancer Nursing Vision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
You will provide the day-to-day operational & strategic management for C7 ensuring a high quality, evidence based and cost-effective service for patients and their families.
You will need to be able to demonstrate clinical expertise and provide innovative and dynamic nursing leadership.
You will be responsible for leading and managing a team of nurses in professional and practice development. You will lead on developments within the unit to provide the required services to the patients utilising the service.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has extensive experience in Cancer Care. A passion for maintaining high standards in patient care is essential. You must have leadership experience at a Band 6 or 7. You will develop your leadership, clinical and management skills, whilst effectively undertaking the day-to-day coordination of the unit.
Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills are vital.
You will be expected to deputise for the care group matrons as needed. In the wider Trust you will be expected to contribute towards the delivery of the Trusts vision of Patients First, Always Improving and Working Together and positively reinforce the Cancer Nursing Vision.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the register
- Mentorship qualification (or evidence of meeting the outcomes of the NMC standards)
- Degree, evidence of study at Level 6 or equivalent level of experience
- Relevant clinical courses
- Chemotherapy course
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
Desirable
- Management or Leadership Course (or equivalent)
- Appropriate post-registration qualification in Cancer Care Nursing
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
Desirable
- IT skills and ability to develop these skills further
- Experience of report writing
- Experience of budgetary control
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Extensive experience to include considerable experience at Band 6 or equivalent in a relevant area
- Proven management experience
- Provide evidence of supporting a range of learners in practice, supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- SACT trained
Desirable
- Experience of working as a ward leader
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients first
- Always improving
- Working together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the register
- Mentorship qualification (or evidence of meeting the outcomes of the NMC standards)
- Degree, evidence of study at Level 6 or equivalent level of experience
- Relevant clinical courses
- Chemotherapy course
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
Desirable
- Management or Leadership Course (or equivalent)
- Appropriate post-registration qualification in Cancer Care Nursing
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
Desirable
- IT skills and ability to develop these skills further
- Experience of report writing
- Experience of budgetary control
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Extensive experience to include considerable experience at Band 6 or equivalent in a relevant area
- Proven management experience
- Provide evidence of supporting a range of learners in practice, supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- SACT trained
Desirable
- Experience of working as a ward leader
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients first
- Always improving
- Working together
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.
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.
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).
