Job summary
Deputy sister/charge nurse for Photopheresis and Skin Cancer Out Patients services.
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated experienced nurse with excellent communication and leadership skills to join and further their skills within the St John's Institute of Dermatology Team. Our Dermatology skin cancer unit comprises of the Photopheresis, melanoma, lymphoma and general clinics, as a deputy sister/charge nurse you will be expected to rotate between these units.Our Photopheresis department is a nurse led service. Photopheresis or ECP (Extracorporeal Photopheresis) is a form of apheresis and photodynamic therapy in which blood is treated with a photosensitizing agent treated with uvadex solution, exposed to ultraviolet light (UVA), and returned to the patient. All the necessary training will be provided.
Closing Date: 12 February 2024 at Midnight
Interview Date: 21st February 2024
Main duties of the job
It is essential to have a genuine interest in dermatology and skin cancer treatments and have post-grad experience. You will be expected to deliver a high quality nursing service, providing specialist care and management to patients and their families throughout their diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. The ability to prioritize your work and be flexible in your approach is essential to this role.
You should be a Registered Nurse with5 years post registration experience of ward experience in an acute setting , have cannulation skills and experience of being a band 6 . You must be able to take part in structured teaching for patients, colleagues and students.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurses key responsibility are :
- Ensuring patient experience is of the highest quality inspiring patient and public confidence.
- Service targets are met through constant surveillance and appropriate bookings
- Providing leadership and supporting junior members of staff
- Motivating teams to promote cohesive working environment
- Commitment in maintaining high clinical standards
- Promoting best practice and the maintenance of a clean and safe environment
- commitment to improving efficiency and productivity
- organizational and interpersonal skills and be suited to the dynamic pace of these very busy services.
- working with the sister and Matron with service improvements to enable to provide high quality of care.
- Clinical Leadership and Managerial
- Provide strong clinical leadership skills, supporting, energising, inspiring and empowering others in pursuit of a shared vision to ensure the effectivemanagement of the ward/department.
- To assist and support the Sister/Charge Nurse in the establishment of an efficient working environment, making the most effective and efficient use of staff, supplies and services.
- In co-ordinating the day-to-day management of the clinical area, delegates duties and care appropriately, whilst maintaining overall responsibility.
- Ensures that staffing and skill mix is maintained, at all times, to a level that does not compromise patient safety.
- Responsible for the assessment and subsequent ordering of bank andagency staff within the clinical area including being an authorised signatory for temporary staff
- To be involved in the development, assessment and implementation of guidelines, protocols and pathways.
- To deputise for the Sister/Charge Nurse in their absence.
- To attend and participate in monthly departmental meetings and ward rounds in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse. To help to promote new ideas and methods for the delivery of care and assist in their implementation through liaison and co-operation with the multidisciplinary team.
- To participate in the development of care pathways to promote uniformity of care.
- To apply the Directorate and corporate Clinical Governance strategies to the clinical area.
Please see attached job description for full details
An informal visit is recommended
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurses key responsibility are :
- Ensuring patient experience is of the highest quality inspiring patient and public confidence.
- Service targets are met through constant surveillance and appropriate bookings
- Providing leadership and supporting junior members of staff
- Motivating teams to promote cohesive working environment
- Commitment in maintaining high clinical standards
- Promoting best practice and the maintenance of a clean and safe environment
- commitment to improving efficiency and productivity
- organizational and interpersonal skills and be suited to the dynamic pace of these very busy services.
- working with the sister and Matron with service improvements to enable to provide high quality of care.
- Clinical Leadership and Managerial
- Provide strong clinical leadership skills, supporting, energising, inspiring and empowering others in pursuit of a shared vision to ensure the effectivemanagement of the ward/department.
- To assist and support the Sister/Charge Nurse in the establishment of an efficient working environment, making the most effective and efficient use of staff, supplies and services.
- In co-ordinating the day-to-day management of the clinical area, delegates duties and care appropriately, whilst maintaining overall responsibility.
- Ensures that staffing and skill mix is maintained, at all times, to a level that does not compromise patient safety.
- Responsible for the assessment and subsequent ordering of bank andagency staff within the clinical area including being an authorised signatory for temporary staff
- To be involved in the development, assessment and implementation of guidelines, protocols and pathways.
- To deputise for the Sister/Charge Nurse in their absence.
- To attend and participate in monthly departmental meetings and ward rounds in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse. To help to promote new ideas and methods for the delivery of care and assist in their implementation through liaison and co-operation with the multidisciplinary team.
- To participate in the development of care pathways to promote uniformity of care.
- To apply the Directorate and corporate Clinical Governance strategies to the clinical area.
Please see attached job description for full details
An informal visit is recommended
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- The understanding of photopheresis and skin cancer
- Demonstrate knowledge of wound care/products and its effective use
- The knowledge of physical assessment on patients
Skills
Essential
- The understanding of skin cancer
- Excellent verbal and non verbal skills
- Managing junior staff members
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of working in dermatology
- To assess wounds
- Ability to perform venepuncture and canulation
- Demonstrate experience to work within a team
Values and behaviour
Essential
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- The understanding of photopheresis and skin cancer
- Demonstrate knowledge of wound care/products and its effective use
- The knowledge of physical assessment on patients
Skills
Essential
- The understanding of skin cancer
- Excellent verbal and non verbal skills
- Managing junior staff members
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of working in dermatology
- To assess wounds
- Ability to perform venepuncture and canulation
- Demonstrate experience to work within a team
Values and behaviour
Essential
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
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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).
