Job summary
Samaritan ward is a 25 bedded Oncology and Haematology ward, Caring for patients that usually have a diagnosis of cancer, leukaemia, lymphoma or sickle cell anaemia. The nursing skills and knowledge learned can be transferred to other clinical areas.
The Sister/Charge nurse will be responsible for the clinical leadership and managerial functions of the area.The Sister/Charge nurse will manage the day to day running of the service working closely with the Sisters/Charge Nurses of the other adult cancer wards and the chemotherapy and haematology day units. Other key links are the clinical tumourspecific teams and clinical nurse specialists and sickle cell team.
Closing Date: 20th November 2023
Interview Date: 27th November 2023
Main duties of the job
The Sister/Charge nurse will manage the nursing staff and ensure that their educational and development needs are identified and supported. This will be an essential component of the role as the ward will be responsible for the delivery of chemotherapy, supportive therapy and end of life care. They will ensure a skilled and resilient workforce are in place to ensure the very best experience for our patients is essential. The successful applicant will have a proven record of implementing effective recruitment and retention strategies including supporting with staff well-being and professional development.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Samaritan ward is part of the Haematology, Cellular Pathology and Supporting Services directorate which sits within the Cancer and Surgery Clinical group.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Sister/Charge Nurse will lead the ward, building successful links between key professional to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working. They will manage the department nursing staff, ensuring that patients and carers receive high quality care and a good experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
They will be a professional leader and role model applying clinical skills of the highest standard taking a proactive approach to developing competence in themselves and others. The Sister/Charge nurse will be a source of expertise and support for the nursing team. They will work closely with other Sisters in the Directorate and Clinical Group as well as the other senior nursing leaders including deputising as appropriate. They will support and lead their team through the process of change demonstrating tenacity, drive and professional integrity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Sister/Charge Nurse will lead the ward, building successful links between key professional to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working. They will manage the department nursing staff, ensuring that patients and carers receive high quality care and a good experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
They will be a professional leader and role model applying clinical skills of the highest standard taking a proactive approach to developing competence in themselves and others. The Sister/Charge nurse will be a source of expertise and support for the nursing team. They will work closely with other Sisters in the Directorate and Clinical Group as well as the other senior nursing leaders including deputising as appropriate. They will support and lead their team through the process of change demonstrating tenacity, drive and professional integrity.
Person Specification
Values & Behaviours
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
- BSc/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
- Post registration qualification in cancer
- Mentorship course
- Leadership course
- chemotherapy course/passport
Desirable
- palliative care course
- sickle cell course
Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills
- Ability to clinical lead and influence staff
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level
- Proven evidence of management/leadeship skills
- Experience of audit, research and evidence based care
- Expereince of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator
Person Specification
Values & Behaviours
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
- BSc/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
- Post registration qualification in cancer
- Mentorship course
- Leadership course
- chemotherapy course/passport
Desirable
- palliative care course
- sickle cell course
Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills
- Ability to clinical lead and influence staff
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level
- Proven evidence of management/leadeship skills
- Experience of audit, research and evidence based care
- Expereince of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator
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).
