Job summary
Job Title: Sister/Charge Nurse for Oncology/Haematology
Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week
Perm/Fixed Term: Permanent
Salary: £37,339 - £44,962 per annum
Closing Date: 2nd December 2024
Interview Date: TBC
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic registered nurse to join the Dorothea leadership team to care for our Oncology/Haematology patients on our friendly unit.
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
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Main duties of the job
- To support the Unit Manager to manage a team of nurses, ensuring the development and maintenance of high standards of nursing care for patients receiving anti-cancer treatment.
- To take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Dorothea Unit.
- To lead on specific areas of professional practice as delegated by the Unit Manager and Lead Chemotherapy Nurse.
- To deputise for the Unit Manager in their absence.
- To undertake the management of preceptorship of newly qualified staff, return to nursing staff and the mentorship of nursing students and health care support workers.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.
- Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical, social and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate.
- Creates and utilises opportunities to promote the health and well-being of patients in their care.
Managerial
- Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff below a Band 6.
- Plan the appropriate skill mix and staffing levels using competent duty rostering skills.
- Deputise for the Unit Manager in their absence.
- As part of the Directorate assist with the development and implementation of the Trusts Business Plan and Strategy for Nursing.
- Assist with the management of unit resources in an efficient and effective manner.
Professional
- Support the Unit Manager in the investigation of complaints within the unit area.
- Provide advice and specialist knowledge to other nursing staff caring for clients within the speciality.
Education and Training
- In collaboration with the Unit Manager, ensure effective orientation, supervision and mentorship programmes are in place.
- Assist with the appraisal and facilitation of professional development of all ward staff.
- Facilitate the development of nursing practice founded on up-to-date information and research.
- Create a learning environment which actively facilitates learning.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.
- Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical, social and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate.
- Creates and utilises opportunities to promote the health and well-being of patients in their care.
Managerial
- Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff below a Band 6.
- Plan the appropriate skill mix and staffing levels using competent duty rostering skills.
- Deputise for the Unit Manager in their absence.
- As part of the Directorate assist with the development and implementation of the Trusts Business Plan and Strategy for Nursing.
- Assist with the management of unit resources in an efficient and effective manner.
Professional
- Support the Unit Manager in the investigation of complaints within the unit area.
- Provide advice and specialist knowledge to other nursing staff caring for clients within the speciality.
Education and Training
- In collaboration with the Unit Manager, ensure effective orientation, supervision and mentorship programmes are in place.
- Assist with the appraisal and facilitation of professional development of all ward staff.
- Facilitate the development of nursing practice founded on up-to-date information and research.
- Create a learning environment which actively facilitates learning.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Two years at Band 5 or equivalent within speciality
- Experience within Oncology/Haematology/Chemotherapy
- Ability to manage a team
Desirable
- Experience of Research Management
- Experience of audit and resource
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential
- RGN
- Post grad qualification in speciality or willingness to work towards
- Degree or equivalent level of experience
- N59 or equivalent
Desirable
- C&G 730
- Teaching qualification
Specialist knowledge
Essential
- Chemotherapy/Oncology/Haematology experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Enthusiastic
- Ability to motivate others
- Ability to have positive working relationships
- Good health record
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure to meet required deadlines
- Evidence based practice
- Computer literate
- Experience of using evidence based practice
- Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations
Other
Essential
- To be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis
- To be able to transport patients using wheelchair/trolly or bed on a frequent basis. This will occur for short periods frequently throughout a normal shift and will require moderate effort
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Two years at Band 5 or equivalent within speciality
- Experience within Oncology/Haematology/Chemotherapy
- Ability to manage a team
Desirable
- Experience of Research Management
- Experience of audit and resource
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential
- RGN
- Post grad qualification in speciality or willingness to work towards
- Degree or equivalent level of experience
- N59 or equivalent
Desirable
- C&G 730
- Teaching qualification
Specialist knowledge
Essential
- Chemotherapy/Oncology/Haematology experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Enthusiastic
- Ability to motivate others
- Ability to have positive working relationships
- Good health record
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure to meet required deadlines
- Evidence based practice
- Computer literate
- Experience of using evidence based practice
- Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations
Other
Essential
- To be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis
- To be able to transport patients using wheelchair/trolly or bed on a frequent basis. This will occur for short periods frequently throughout a normal shift and will require moderate effort
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).
