Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen on the Oncology/Haematology Unit (Ward 3B) at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Hospital.
We are looking to employ a motivated band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, who is keen to join our Multidisciplinary team delivering high class care for children and young people affected by cancer and Haematology conditions. The post is a permeant position for 37.5 hours per week. This will be based across the Inpatient Unit and the Daycase Unit.
Applicants should have relevant experience in caring for children and young people with cancer and other haematological conditions.
The successful applicant will be supported through a structured development approach.
If you are organised, enjoy a challenge and work well within a multidisciplinary team, have the appropriate qualifications and experience, and would like to be part of our world class clinical team, we could welcome your application.
For further information contact Emma Carey0151 252 5603
Main duties of the job
Provide support to the Ward Manager/Unit manager to ensure effective day-to-day operational management of the unit.
Achieve a high standard of nursing care. Demonstrate through practice the desired role model to guide all grades of nursing staff.
Promote an environment suitable for the care of children with life threatening illnesses.
Promote evidence based nursing practice.
Contribute to the provision of an effectively management unit by ensuring the needs of the patients, staff and visitors are met.
About us
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care to over 275,000 children and young people each year. In addition to the hospital site located in the West Derby area of Liverpool, Alder Hey has a presence in community outreach sites and, in collaboration with other providers, our clinicians help deliver care closer to patients' homes by holding local clinics at locations from Cumbria to Shropshire, in Wales and the Isle of Man.
We currently have more than 4,000 staff working across our community and hospital sites. We're also a teaching and training hospital providing education and training to around 540 medical and over 500 nursing and allied health professional students each year.
As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.
You can expect a warm welcome at Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At Alder Hey we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
Great flexible working opportunities
Discounted gym membership
Lease car scheme and Home Electronics Scheme
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
Extensive staff health and well-being programmes
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILTIES/COMPETENCIES
Undertake a comprehensive assessment of care needs and the development implementation and evaluation of family centred programmes of care and the setting of standards.
Develop a clinical expertise in all aspects of care within area of work, be competent in the administration of intravenous and peripheral chemotherapy.
Ensure that all planned care is evidence based/best practice.
Monitor and develop standards of nursing care within the Clinical Governance Framework.
Ensure the Trust policies and procedures are understood and adhered to, providing guidelines for junior staff whenever necessary.
Demonstrates professional accountability underpinned by the rules of eh NMC, ensuring that these are applied consistently.
Provide effective communication to ensure a cohesive team approach to the family centred areas.
Provide all grades of staff with the opportunity to generate new ideas for the improvement of the services provided.
Continuously develop clinical role to ensure effective care is delivered within specialised areas of work, as determined by the unit needs.
MANAGEMENT DUTIES:
Demonstrate the ability to act up for the Ward Manager in their absence.
Counsel, appraise and give guidance and support as required.
Ensure that the trust management policies and procedures are understood and followed.
Undertake delegated responsibility for specific areas of operational management.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Participate in pre and post registration training programmes and ensures a good learning environment within area of work.
Update personal knowledge by attending and participating in seminars and In Service Training sessions to maintain skills and satisfy personal development record.
Participate in staff development and performance review systems.
RESEARCH:
Promotes evidence practice by:-
Disseminate relevant research findings to staff.
Encouraging and acting as a resource person for staff who are interested in undertaking research projects.
Advising and assisting with writing evidence based nursing standards, procedures and policies.
QUALITY ASSURANCE:
Assist in setting, maintaining and monitoring standards of care which support the Trust and peer review.
Facilitate and co-ordinate the introduction of Quality Assurance initiatives in line with Clinical Governance.
Maintain a healthy, safe and productive work environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILTIES/COMPETENCIES
Undertake a comprehensive assessment of care needs and the development implementation and evaluation of family centred programmes of care and the setting of standards.
Develop a clinical expertise in all aspects of care within area of work, be competent in the administration of intravenous and peripheral chemotherapy.
Ensure that all planned care is evidence based/best practice.
Monitor and develop standards of nursing care within the Clinical Governance Framework.
Ensure the Trust policies and procedures are understood and adhered to, providing guidelines for junior staff whenever necessary.
Demonstrates professional accountability underpinned by the rules of eh NMC, ensuring that these are applied consistently.
Provide effective communication to ensure a cohesive team approach to the family centred areas.
Provide all grades of staff with the opportunity to generate new ideas for the improvement of the services provided.
Continuously develop clinical role to ensure effective care is delivered within specialised areas of work, as determined by the unit needs.
MANAGEMENT DUTIES:
Demonstrate the ability to act up for the Ward Manager in their absence.
Counsel, appraise and give guidance and support as required.
Ensure that the trust management policies and procedures are understood and followed.
Undertake delegated responsibility for specific areas of operational management.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Participate in pre and post registration training programmes and ensures a good learning environment within area of work.
Update personal knowledge by attending and participating in seminars and In Service Training sessions to maintain skills and satisfy personal development record.
Participate in staff development and performance review systems.
RESEARCH:
Promotes evidence practice by:-
Disseminate relevant research findings to staff.
Encouraging and acting as a resource person for staff who are interested in undertaking research projects.
Advising and assisting with writing evidence based nursing standards, procedures and policies.
QUALITY ASSURANCE:
Assist in setting, maintaining and monitoring standards of care which support the Trust and peer review.
Facilitate and co-ordinate the introduction of Quality Assurance initiatives in line with Clinical Governance.
Maintain a healthy, safe and productive work environment.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Oncology/Haematology experience essential as RSCN or equivalent at Band 5
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant experience in supporting students
Training
Essential
- Iv and chemotherapy competent and willingness to undertake peripheral chemotherapy competencies
Experience
Essential
- Ward management experience (previous)
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills
Finance
Essential
- Demonstrate budgetary control
Communication
Essential
- Communication written/verbal clear and concise with MDT
Resourcing
Essential
- Resource management knowledge or previous experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Oncology/Haematology experience essential as RSCN or equivalent at Band 5
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant experience in supporting students
Training
Essential
- Iv and chemotherapy competent and willingness to undertake peripheral chemotherapy competencies
Experience
Essential
- Ward management experience (previous)
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills
Finance
Essential
- Demonstrate budgetary control
Communication
Essential
- Communication written/verbal clear and concise with MDT
Resourcing
Essential
- Resource management knowledge or previous 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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Eaton Road West Derby
Liverpool
L12 2AP
Employer's website
https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
