Job summary
Birch is clinical day case unit and is looking for an experienced Haematology nurse who is trained in chemotherapy and wanting to take on the challenge of assisting with the coordination of the day to day running of the unit.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
Coordination of the day to day running of the day unit, Education and leadership for junior staff. Clinical roles include, venepuncture, cannulation, CVAD use, Blood transfusions, Chemotherapy &Immunotherapy, Apheresis and other supportive treatments. Supporting new patients with the correct information, including signposting and safety netting advice. Understanding bloods parameters and making decisions according to protocols and presentation of the patient
Support the senior sister in the managerial duties of running a day case unit.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100.We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Managerial
Maintain a safe working environment, ensuring high standards and safe practice are maintained by:
- Teaching staff to understand and accept their responsibilities e.g. environmental cleanliness, maintenance and use of all equipment within clinical setting.
- Assist ward manager in the monitoring of incidents, accidents and complaints and participating in corrective action and the monitoring of outcomes.
- Adhering to the guidelines of the Health & Safety at Work Act.
- Utilisation of Trust Risk Assessment documentation, to ensure that Health & Safety and Clinical risk are reduced in the ward area.
Management of the area in the absence of a ward manager, including the deployment and Supervision of staff.
To ensure that Trust, Divisional and Directorate Policies and Procedures are carried out correctly by:
- Compiling off-duty rotas to make effective use of staff.
- Being responsible for efficient and effective usage of the available resources in the absence of the ward manager.
- Compiling and maintaining staff attendance records, managing and monitoring sickness and absenteeism in accordance with Trust Policy.
- Carrying out agreed procedures for the appraisal and counselling of staff.
- Being actively involved with recruitment, selection and retention.
Establish and maintain effective communication channels within and outside theDepartment by:
- Promoting teamwork and inter-personnel relationships and encouraging others in the decision making process.
- Playing an active role in the integration of Patient and Public Involvement.
- Effecting change in order to meet changing patient need.
- To participate in the Major Incident Policy
To be responsible for the continuing assessment of performance and the identification of development needs of team members by:
- Conducting staff annual appraisals that include a personal development plan relevant to their particular needs.
- Facilitating staff members to meet PREP requirements.
- Actively participating in the educational programme of all staff, including students. Close liaison with the Practice Development Department, offering practical and clinical guidance and attending lectures and meetings as required.
- Constantly updating ones own knowledge, recognising the importance of a critical approach to research and developments in nursing.
For further details please see the attached JD & PS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Managerial
Maintain a safe working environment, ensuring high standards and safe practice are maintained by:
- Teaching staff to understand and accept their responsibilities e.g. environmental cleanliness, maintenance and use of all equipment within clinical setting.
- Assist ward manager in the monitoring of incidents, accidents and complaints and participating in corrective action and the monitoring of outcomes.
- Adhering to the guidelines of the Health & Safety at Work Act.
- Utilisation of Trust Risk Assessment documentation, to ensure that Health & Safety and Clinical risk are reduced in the ward area.
Management of the area in the absence of a ward manager, including the deployment and Supervision of staff.
To ensure that Trust, Divisional and Directorate Policies and Procedures are carried out correctly by:
- Compiling off-duty rotas to make effective use of staff.
- Being responsible for efficient and effective usage of the available resources in the absence of the ward manager.
- Compiling and maintaining staff attendance records, managing and monitoring sickness and absenteeism in accordance with Trust Policy.
- Carrying out agreed procedures for the appraisal and counselling of staff.
- Being actively involved with recruitment, selection and retention.
Establish and maintain effective communication channels within and outside theDepartment by:
- Promoting teamwork and inter-personnel relationships and encouraging others in the decision making process.
- Playing an active role in the integration of Patient and Public Involvement.
- Effecting change in order to meet changing patient need.
- To participate in the Major Incident Policy
To be responsible for the continuing assessment of performance and the identification of development needs of team members by:
- Conducting staff annual appraisals that include a personal development plan relevant to their particular needs.
- Facilitating staff members to meet PREP requirements.
- Actively participating in the educational programme of all staff, including students. Close liaison with the Practice Development Department, offering practical and clinical guidance and attending lectures and meetings as required.
- Constantly updating ones own knowledge, recognising the importance of a critical approach to research and developments in nursing.
For further details please see the attached JD & PS
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience within a similar role
- oChemotherapy Trained
Desirable
- oPrevious demonstrable experience in a leadership capacity
- oDemonstrable experience working with Haematology/stem cell transplant patients
- oApheresis trained
Qualifications
Essential
- oNMC Registered Nurse
- oSpecific post basic qualification / or equivalent experience relevant to the area of clinical practice.
Desirable
- oDegree in Health related subject
- oComputer literate
- oLeadership qualification or the willingness to undertake
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- oGood organisational and communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
- oNumerate
- oEffective influencing skills: in general and with senior health care professionals.
Desirable
- oAbility to demonstrate their experience of planning and leading a change process in a clinical setting.
- oAbility to facilitate change within the work area.
- oDemonstrate potential management abilities (Supervision & staff support skills)
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience within a similar role
- oChemotherapy Trained
Desirable
- oPrevious demonstrable experience in a leadership capacity
- oDemonstrable experience working with Haematology/stem cell transplant patients
- oApheresis trained
Qualifications
Essential
- oNMC Registered Nurse
- oSpecific post basic qualification / or equivalent experience relevant to the area of clinical practice.
Desirable
- oDegree in Health related subject
- oComputer literate
- oLeadership qualification or the willingness to undertake
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- oGood organisational and communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
- oNumerate
- oEffective influencing skills: in general and with senior health care professionals.
Desirable
- oAbility to demonstrate their experience of planning and leading a change process in a clinical setting.
- oAbility to facilitate change within the work area.
- oDemonstrate potential management abilities (Supervision & staff support skills)
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).
