Job summary
Employer heading
West Ward Sister/Charge Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 7
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Job overview
West Ward Sister/Charge Nurse
The post-holder will work as an expert practitioner and is responsible for the delivery of patient-focused programmes of care, which address the complex and changing health and well-being needs of Haematology patients.
The post holder will work as an expert in all aspects of Haematology services, the ward sister/charge nurse will need to work in accordance with and meet the requirements of the relevant national measures and guidance.
The post hold will support the dawn service in the absence of the Dawn CNS.
The post holder will have an experience in Haematology and deliver SACT.
The post-holder displays excellent communication and leadership skills and is responsible for the day-to-day line management of the team for which he/she is responsible.
Main duties of the job
- Manage the day to day running of the Haematology Day unit, being a focal point of contact for clinical and non- clinical management issues. Be responsible for the smooth running of the unit mindful of issues related to Health and Safety, and the management of risk.
- Leads the Clinical nursing service in the Haematology Day Unit, you will practice as an expert in Haematology nursing and chemotherapy administration, there will be responsibility for the coordination and organization of the service and patient treatment.
- Demonstrate specialist expertise and professional knowledge acquired through post registration academic, clinical, leadership and management development. Works as a role model for professional practice.
- Work with Lead Nurse/Matron, utilizing the umbrella of Clinical Governance to maintain/improve and develop high standards of patient care. Place the patient’s experience at the core of service delivery. Monitor and audit the quality of care through a range of strategies, including risk management, incident reporting, complaints, research and effectiveness monitoring, and clinical audit.
- To be aware of ethical issues in relation to Haematology and palliative care and willing to act as the advocate for the patient when appropriate.
- To establish close liaison and communication with and between all disciplines involved in the care of Haematology patients and their families.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, and currently touch the lives of half a million patients in the west of Berkshire every year by providing high quality acute medical and surgical services for our local communities.
Our values:
- Compassionate
- Aspirational
- Resourceful
- Excellent
The town of Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as good.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on the job role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse educated to a minimum of 1st degree
- Evidence of knowledge in Heamatology
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of SACT administration
Experience
Essential criteria
- 5 years post registration experience of which 2 years experience in haematology
- Must have clinical experience at band 6 or 7 level
Desirable criteria
- Experience of Leadership/management
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Juliet Owusu Nelson
- Job title
- Lead Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01183228386
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