Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered nurse to join the senior oncology nursing team on Hogarth Ward as a full time Deputy Ward Manager. Hogarth provides inpatient adult oncology care and also a Day Case for the 17-25 year old patients receiving anti-cancer treatment. The Deputy Manager role will require the applicant to work in both of these roles with a particular focus on the Day Case.
Hogarth ward is a 15 bedded unit with 4 rooms dedicated to the Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) patients. Hogarth also has a Day Case for the TYA patients.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
The successful applicant willbe a enthusiastic, dynamic and committed Deputy Ward Manager. We will welcome any forward thinking, caring individual with experience of leading a team who is committed to providing a high standard of safe quality patient care.
We are eager to hear from candidates who want to be part of delivering excellent patient outcomes and improving the job satisfaction of nurses at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. We have a team that is passionate and proactive, with numerous staff successfully completing patient improvement projects, Daisy award winners and Chief Nurse Fellow.
We recognise 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 behaviours of the Trust.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job 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 and Chemotherapy competent and able to undertake cannulation and venepuncture. You will also be required to support staff and take an active role in band 6 management duties.
We are looking for an individual who is hard working, confident and possess good negotiation skills, enjoys a challenge and working as part of a team.
Job description
Job 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 and Chemotherapy competent and able to undertake cannulation and venepuncture. You will also be required to support staff and take an active role in band 6 management duties.
We are looking for an individual who is hard working, confident and possess good negotiation skills, enjoys a challenge and working as part of a team.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Current Level One NMC registration
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification or willingness to complete
- Chemotherapy trained
- Venepuncture and cannulation trained
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- significant post- registration experience
Desirable
- Recent experience in the specialty
- Experience of working with teenagers and young adults
Communication
Essential
- Ability to work effectively in a team
Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, priorities and evaluate patient care
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Evidence of ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to ugent and emergancy situations
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Current Level One NMC registration
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification or willingness to complete
- Chemotherapy trained
- Venepuncture and cannulation trained
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- significant post- registration experience
Desirable
- Recent experience in the specialty
- Experience of working with teenagers and young adults
Communication
Essential
- Ability to work effectively in a team
Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, priorities and evaluate patient care
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Evidence of ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to ugent and emergancy situations
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).