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Job summary

Main area
Haematology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Day Unit, Monday-Saturday)
Job ref
358-6781991-CHU
Employer
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Town
Leicester
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 £37,338 - £44,962 £37,338
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust logo

Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance

Job overview

Exciting post on a busy but rewarding Oncology / Haematology  day case unit. Osborne Treatment Centre is looking to recruit a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse.
 
The successful candidate will be joining an established team with a record of excellence and innovative practices. The department provides outpatient treatment, triage assessment and follow up care for patients with Haematological and Oncological conditions.
 
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse with clinical experience within haematology/oncology nursing. You will be able to demonstrate excellent clinical skills in Haematology/Oncology  nursing care and have a passion for this specialty. Knowledge and skills in the safe administration of SACT, care of CVAD'S and other associated supportive treatments is  essential. As is deputising for the Senior Sister in their absence.

 

You will be expected to work as part of a team as well as autonomously. Also on call on a rota basis is required once competence in apheresis is obtained.

Main duties of the job

  • Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidence based nursing care to a group of patients.

  • Leadership and supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the caring process.

  • Deputise and take charge of the given area regularly in the absence of the Sister / Charge Nurse who has 24hour accountability and responsibility.

    Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.

  • Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the ward team.

  • Share responsibility with the Ward Manager to ensure that the highest standards of infection prevention and control are practiced at all times.

  • Take due regard of the importance of the effect and consequence of the ward /care environment with regard to its physical, psychological and social effects on patients and care delivery.

  • Ensure that the delivery of care to own patients and for all patients when in charge meet the standards determined by the Ward/Unit Manager and the Standards for Better Health.

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals: 

  • high-quality care for all, 
  • being a great place to work, 
  • partnerships for impact, and 
  • research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud, 
  • we are inclusive, and 
  • we are one team 

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

•    Ensure that the delivery of care to own patients and for all patients when in charge meet the standards determined by the Ward/Unit Manager and the Standards for Better Health.

•    Share responsibility with the Ward/Unit Manager to ensure that the highest standards of infection prevention and control are practiced at all times.

•    Contribute to the development of CMG and Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and ensure compliance of self and others.

•    Take due regard of the importance of the effect and consequence of the ward /care environment with regard to its physical, psychological and social effects on patients and care delivery.

•    Promote, develop and implement patient and public involvement activities in the ward area, leading to service improvement.

•   Undertake  the  Trust  Corporate  and  Directorate  specific
induction and competency programmes appropriate to role.


•   Ensure  own  compliance  and  compliance  of  others  with
regard  to mandatory training  and  NMC professional re-
registration requirements.

• Responsible for maintaining up-to-date skills, knowledge
and competence, and awareness of professional issues.

please see job description/person specification for further details on the role

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • 3 years Post registration
Desirable criteria
  • Teaching and assessing qualification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Cannulation/phlebotomy/CVAD trained
Desirable criteria
  • Cancer/haematology experience

Job Role

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the role
Desirable criteria
  • SACT trained

Essential

Essential criteria
  • RGN

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Justine Debney
Job title
Ward Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0116 258 5263
Additional information

Hannah Tiltman

Haematology Ambulatory  Lead Nurse/Matron

07483966794

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