Job summary
Looking for a better work-life balance?No morenight shifts?
Keen to build skills and knowledge within a caring compassionate speciality .... then look no further!!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered nurse to join the senior nursing team on Lister 1 as a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse. Our team would welcome a forward thinking, dynamic Nurse Leader who is committed to ensuring our patients receive only the very best in evidence based nursing care. The successful candidate will display excellent leadership and communication skills and be able to confidently liaise with all partners to ensure the safe, timely care of our patients.
Experience within oncology and or urology is an essential prerequisite for this post and having strong oncology / urology foundations will provide a solid base on which you can further develop your leadership skills.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Lister 1 is an established area, that see's on average 1000 patients per month. Elective oncology and urology patients attend Lister 1 for procedures and infusions including immunotherapies, chemotherapies, interventional radiology procedures, blood transfusions, and central line care to name a few.
You must display excellent leadership and communication skills and be confident to deal with members of the public and the hospitals multidisciplinary team. It is essential that you have recent experience in an acute environment.
You will also be required to support staff and take an active role in band 6 management duties.
About us
We are keen to encourage developments in line with Trust policy and working in new ways. We recognise our responsibility to ensure that staff are developed and stimulated within their environment in order to achieve vision and deliver care that reflects the values and behavior's of the Trust. We offer excellent opportunities for career progression, training and development.
Informal visits are highly recommended.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and Person specification for further information on the roles and responsibilities
You must display excellent leadership and communication skills and be confident to deal with members of the public and the hospitals multidisciplinary team. It is essential that you have recent experience in an acute environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and Person specification for further information on the roles and responsibilities
You must display excellent leadership and communication skills and be confident to deal with members of the public and the hospitals multidisciplinary team. It is essential that you have recent experience in an acute environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Degree in health / nursing related studies
Experience
Essential
- Suitable amount of experience working within oncology / urology
Desirable
- Demonstrate involvement in link nurse or project work
communication
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of formal teaching sessions
Analytical and judgement
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of the deputy sister / charge nurse role
Desirable
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS
Experience
Essential
- qualified mentor and assesor
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Degree in health / nursing related studies
Experience
Essential
- Suitable amount of experience working within oncology / urology
Desirable
- Demonstrate involvement in link nurse or project work
communication
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of formal teaching sessions
Analytical and judgement
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of the deputy sister / charge nurse role
Desirable
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS
Experience
Essential
- qualified mentor and assesor
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).