Senior Sister / Charge Nurse

Job summary

Senior Sister - Wm Budd Oncology / Haematology Ward

Due to promotion of the current post holder we are looking for a dynamic Senior Sister with experience of SACT, Oncology and / or haematology nursing.

William Budd is a 22 bedded ward. Our patients receive intensive systemic anti-cancer therapy, radiotherapy, stem cell transplantation, symptom management and / or end of life care.

We are a friendly, dynamic and passionate team delivering outstanding care with patient safety and experience at the heart of what we do and have recently achieved 'Excel Gold accreditation'.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about care of oncology / haematology patients. Using their clinical expertise, leadership and management skills to ensure patient care is optimised.

You will be responsible for providing strong proactive leadership of the nursing team which is motivating, supportive whilst upholding the trusts values 'Everyone matters, working together and making a difference'.

William Budd is a fast paced and often challenging environment and therefore if you think you are up for a new exciting, demanding and stretching opportunity then we welcome your interest and application.

William Budd has a lot to offer and you can rest assure that you won't be disappointed!

Informal enquires / visits encouraged! Please contact Melanie Burcombe via melanie.burcombe@nhs.net or Caroline Gilleece Matron caroline.gilleece@nhs.net on 01225 428331 and ask for bleep 7619

Main duties of the job

The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse is accountable and responsible for the care delivery and management of the William Budd Oncology / Haematology Ward:

The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse will be an exemplary role model and a highly experienced nurse; promoting and monitoring safe and effective practice, enhancing patient experience, providing effective leadership and management whilst contributing to the delivery of the Trust/Divisional objectives.

The post holder is accountable for developing team performance whilst managing a devolved budget ensuring efficient and effective use of physical and human resources. The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse will ensure the delivery of high standards by demonstrating care and compassion at all times.

The post holder will work closely with the Matron for Oncology / Hematology and Specialty Triumvirate in the management, development and strategy of the Department.

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.