Ward Manager(Chemotherapy Unit)

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Ward Manager to join our Haematology Chemotherapy & Infusion Unit in Orsett Hospital.

If successful, you will lead and develop a team of staff, promoting the development of advanced nursing and teaching skills within the unit, ensuring the team is dedicated to delivering excellent standards of care, throughout the patient's journey.

So, if you are visionary and dynamic in driving the team forward in a rapid changing environment, we want you to apply today.

Main duties of the job

Develop all staff to communicate effectively with members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and families.

To be responsible for the overall management of the ward and to be a point of contact for all staff as necessary.

To liaise closely with other departments within the Trust.

Participate in policy and service development by working alongside the divisional governance and operational team ensuring that all policies and protocols in the ward are current, suitable and safe to provide care and services to our service users.

In conjunction with the Matron take financial responsibility for skill mix and buying in temporary staff, including responsibility for e-rostering for permanent staff and authorisation of temporary staff.

Plan duty rotas to ensure the most effective utilisation of nursing time. Coordinate annual leave entitlement. Effectively manage skill mix within ward staffing budget

Be pro-active in leading the team with information governance and ensuring the security of patient's data and all staff adheres to their mandatory training in governance and confidentiality.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

08 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BA-9015-A

Job locations

Orsett

Rowley road

Orsett, Essex

RM16 3EU

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application.

Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application.

Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse

Desirable

Degree Level Education
Chemotherapy Competent

Experience

Essential

Significant Band 6 experience within specialty

Desirable

Ward Management Experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse

Desirable

Degree Level Education
Chemotherapy Competent

Experience

Essential

Significant Band 6 experience within specialty

Desirable

Ward Management Experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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