Detailed job description and main responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide management support for staff and act as preceptor  to designated staff

2. To lead the Ward acute oncology services. Review and implement change to the acute oncology service to support ongoing improvements in clinical practice reflecting capacity and demand issues

3. To liaise with the patient flow team, ambulatory care and the hotline team to ensure optimal bed usage

4. Liaise with discharge team/Senior Sisters for optimal bed usage involving ward transfers

5. Close collaboration with medical staff to ensure realistic and efficient bed usage

6. Assess, plan and implement clinical care and maintain associated patient records

7. To organise daily work schedule and off duty rotas ensuring appropriate and effective skill mix and deployment of staff for appropriate patient needs

8.  To assist in maintaining the staff and non-staff budget within agreed limits.

9. Collaborate with other service providers in ensuring the highest possible standards of cleanliness and nutrition are achieved.

10. Be aware of Health and Safety issues and ensure relevant risk assessments are undertaken.

11. Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy, investigating speedily and compassionately

12. Ensure all Trust policies and procedures are adhered to and new ones implemented as necessary

13. To ensure all team members adhere to the uniform policy and maintain professional image for the unit

14. Report to Lead Nurse on patient affairs/activity and staff development.

15. Support those senior staff acting as appraisers to ensure they have a meaningful and achievable appraisal

16. Ensure each designated staff member participates in a personal development plan and act to maximise the potential of others

17. Assist/lead in the recruitment process for the unit

18. Take a progressive approach to the management of short and long-term sickness/absence in collaboration with the Matron/Service Manager and Human Resources

19. Take appropriate action in relation to any disciplinary matter when the need arises and follow procedures as laid down by the Trust.

20. Supervise the requisition of stocks and equipment with care and economy

21. Act up as required

TRAINING & EDUCATION

1. To be up to date in all IV training programs including annual updates and competent in all areas of clinical practice

2. Ensure all staff have an appropriate level of training and are offered relevant support

3. Present at training days and at conferences

4. Initiate and undertake research and audit which will influence practice

5. Be up to date and competent with other clinical skills such as performing ECG’s, basic life support and intermediate life support.

6. Attend all mandatory study days and ensure attendance of all staff

PROFESSIONAL

1. Have expert knowledge and be able to advise and support nursing staff within trust & externally regarding emergency admissions and associated issues

2. Liaise closely with the medical team and other members of the MDT in respect of patient care promoting the highest standard of care

3. Participate in the on call rota for hospital cover out of hours

4.     Represent the unit at the Band 7 forum.

5. To highlight areas of improvement/development within the department and undertake relevant projects

6. Keep abreast of issues influencing the Trust both internally and externally and ensure senior colleagues and the team have a good understanding of the same

7. Participate in policy writing for the unit and Trust

8. Be fully aware of the divisional objectives and the Trust’s corporate plan

PERSONAL

1. Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship.

2. Show professional and courteous manner whilst practicing excellent communication skills at all levels

3. To show respect for members of the team and endorse the ward philosophy of giving mutual support.

4.     Being aware of one’s own limitations, maintain confidentiality and adherence to NMC Professional Code of Conduct

5. Cooperate in own performance review by indicating learning goals and support needs.

6. Actively seek mentorship / supervision to enable reflection and development within the role.

7. Exercise effective leadership using sound organization skills and judgement, upholding equality and diversity of colleagues and patients.