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Job summary

Main area
Oncology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
230-22205633-MED-OH-A
Employer
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
George Eliot hospital
Town
Nuneaton
Salary
£37,339 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/12/2024 08:00

Employer heading

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust logo

Sister/Charge Nurse for Oncology/Haematology

NHS AfC: Band 6

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.

The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.

Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour aren’t as likely to apply unless they meet every qualification of non specialist roles.

We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and meet our values, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with everything in the Job Description or Person Specification– apply anyway or email the Recruiting Manager to discuss the role further 

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We are a Veteran Aware and Reservist Friendly organisation and welcome applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Instructors, and family members of serving personnel. 

 

Job overview

Job Title: Sister/Charge Nurse for Oncology/Haematology

Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week

Perm/Fixed Term: Permanent

Salary: £37,339 - £44,962 per annum

Closing Date: 2nd December 2024

Interview Date: TBC

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic registered nurse to join the Dorothea leadership team to care for our Oncology/haematology patients on our friendly unit.

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. 

#JoinTeamEliot

Main duties of the job

  • To support the Unit Manager to manage a team of nurses, ensuring the development and maintenance of high standards of nursing care for patients receiving anti-cancer treatment. 
  • To take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Dorothea Unit.
  • To lead on specific areas of professional practice as delegated by the Unit Manager and Lead Chemotherapy Nurse.
  • To deputise for the Unit Manager in their absence.
  • To undertake the management of preceptorship of newly qualified staff, return to nursing staff and the mentorship of nursing students and health care support workers.

Working for our organisation

Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care'  takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits:  On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical

  • Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.
  • Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical, social and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate.
  • Creates and utilises opportunities to promote the health and well-being of patients in their care.

Managerial

  • Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff below a Band 6.
  • Plan the appropriate skill mix and staffing levels using competent duty rostering skills.
  • Deputise for the Unit Manager in their absence.
  • As part of the Directorate assist with the development and implementation of the Trust’s Business Plan and Strategy for Nursing.
  • Assist with the management of unit resources in an efficient and effective manner.

Professional

  • Support the Unit Manager in the investigation of complaints within the unit area.
  • Provide advice and specialist knowledge to other nursing staff caring for clients within the speciality.

Education and Training

  • In collaboration with the Unit Manager, ensure effective orientation, supervision and mentorship programmes are in place.
  • Assist with the appraisal and facilitation of professional development of all ward staff.
  • Facilitate the development of nursing practice founded on up-to-date information and research.
  • Create a learning environment which actively facilitates learning.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Two years at Band 5 or equivalent within speciality
  • Experience within Oncology/Haematology/Chemotherapy
  • Ability to manage a team
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of Research Management
  • Experience of audit and resource

Qualifications and Professional Training

Essential criteria
  • RGN
  • Post grad qualification in speciality or willingness to work towards
  • Degree or equivalent level of experience
  • N59 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • C&G 730
  • Teaching qualification

Specialist knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Chemotherapy/Oncology/Haematology experience

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Enthusiastic
  • Ability to motivate others
  • Ability to have positive working relationships
  • Good health record
  • Good organizational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet required deadlines
  • Evidence based practice
  • Computer literate
  • Experience of using evidence based practice
  • Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations

Other

Essential criteria
  • To be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis
  • To be able to transport patients using wheelchair/trolly or bed on a frequent basis. This will occur for short periods frequently throughout a normal shift and will require moderate effort

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Mindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.CTP The Ministry of Defence partnering with Right ManagementDisability confident employerStep into healthPride In Veterans

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kay Fox
Job title
Oncology Unit Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02476 351351
Additional information

Shirley Preston 2247