Job summary
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Sister (Band 6), to join
our friendly team. Working on an 18 bedded Haematology ward (Laurel 3)
This position would suit an experienced band 6 nurse or a band 5 nurse
looking to forward their career progression.
As part of the role, you would be trained to administer chemotherapy and
be trained to take the twenty-four hour, Acute Oncology Helpline, providing
patients with advice and care, during and after their treatment.
You would also be able to take charge of shifts and be responsible for
your own team of staff.
Please note this position is 29 hours per week.
For further information, please contact the Ward Manager Richard Newman
on 01905760568, or e-mail richard.newman1@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Band 6 nurse, supporting the Ward Manager in the running of a busy Haematology Ward. Responsibilities to include:
- Managing the shift
- Liaising with the doctors and the multi-disciplinary team
- Managing a team of staff to include PDR, sickness absence and Training
- Administering chemotherapy
- Taking charge of the Acute Oncology Helpline
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Establish and maintain communication with patients and Relatives communicating sensitive, complex information where there may be a barrier to understanding, At times communicating in a highly emotive atmosphere, often in crisis situations. Dealing with anxious relatives and suddenly bereaved relatives.
- Assess, develop, implement and evaluate programme of care. To actively participate in team nursing and the development of nursing responsibilities for individual patients. To be responsible for the organisation of nursing care within the department.
- To discuss with the Matron regarding development and changes both nursing and medical, which affect patients directly and indirectly.
- Assess the health and wellbeing of people whose needs are frequently complex and where the ability to make judgements using highly specialist skills within a diverse caseload.
- Initially assessing and instigating care for potentially unstable or critically ill patients without instruction from a medical practitioner.
- Plan, deliver and evaluate programmes to address peoples health and wellbeing needs which are relatively stable and consistent with others in the caseload.
- To take appropriate action to ensure the safety of patients, including the delegation of patient care to nurses with the appropriate level of skill at all times. To report any accidents/incidents to the Matron.
- To actively participate in the nursing process in the best interest of the patient. To manage appropriate admissions and ensure a safe discharge.
- To ensure that acceptable standards of patient care are maintained and, where necessary, instigate changes in agreement with Matron.
- Lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice, contribute to policies and procedures leading to implementation within the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Establish and maintain communication with patients and Relatives communicating sensitive, complex information where there may be a barrier to understanding, At times communicating in a highly emotive atmosphere, often in crisis situations. Dealing with anxious relatives and suddenly bereaved relatives.
- Assess, develop, implement and evaluate programme of care. To actively participate in team nursing and the development of nursing responsibilities for individual patients. To be responsible for the organisation of nursing care within the department.
- To discuss with the Matron regarding development and changes both nursing and medical, which affect patients directly and indirectly.
- Assess the health and wellbeing of people whose needs are frequently complex and where the ability to make judgements using highly specialist skills within a diverse caseload.
- Initially assessing and instigating care for potentially unstable or critically ill patients without instruction from a medical practitioner.
- Plan, deliver and evaluate programmes to address peoples health and wellbeing needs which are relatively stable and consistent with others in the caseload.
- To take appropriate action to ensure the safety of patients, including the delegation of patient care to nurses with the appropriate level of skill at all times. To report any accidents/incidents to the Matron.
- To actively participate in the nursing process in the best interest of the patient. To manage appropriate admissions and ensure a safe discharge.
- To ensure that acceptable standards of patient care are maintained and, where necessary, instigate changes in agreement with Matron.
- Lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice, contribute to policies and procedures leading to implementation within the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on sub part 1 or 2 of the professional register First degree or willingness to undertake Evidence of continuing education NMC recognised Mentorship qualification Specific speciality related qualification/equivalent experience
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification Higher Degree or willingness to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate a specific interest in area of work Experience of managing and supervising staff
Desirable
- Proven knowledge base/experience in speciality Experience of appraising staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on sub part 1 or 2 of the professional register First degree or willingness to undertake Evidence of continuing education NMC recognised Mentorship qualification Specific speciality related qualification/equivalent experience
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification Higher Degree or willingness to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate a specific interest in area of work Experience of managing and supervising staff
Desirable
- Proven knowledge base/experience in speciality Experience of appraising staff
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
