Job summary
Olive Ward is a new unit aiming to deliver excellent care to patients with cancer and haematological disorders . The unit will provide 14 inpatient beds.
We are looking for enthusiastic, confident, dynamic and motivated experienced nurses with excellent communication skills and experience of oncology and haematology patientswhocontribute in maintaining highest standards of care whilst demonstrating effective leadership and providing support. You are expected to provide ongoing care for Oncology and Haematology patients (including Sickle Cell) in a fast-paced in-patient setting. You will be working with the wider multidisciplinary team in supporting patients receiving chemotherapy, radiotherapy and supportive care.
If you would like to discuss further, please do not hesitate to contact me on details below.
Advert closing: 1st January 2024
Interview date: 12th January 2024
Main duties of the job
We are looking for nurses wishing to develop their leadership skills and come join us on this exciting journey in caring for our Haematology Oncology patients.
Applicants must hold the mentorship or equivalent, chemotherapy course and ideally have experience in shift management as this role involves shift co-ordination. You will be expected to carry out audits, quality rounds and teaching on the ward.
This unit requires a highly skilled workforce and staff will require experience in caring for patients with cancer or sickle cell disease. Staff will be required to administer chemotherapy and will contribute to the exchange blood transfusion service. Experience of this will be an advantage but training will be provided.
This post will involveworking in both inpatient and Ambulatory Care area.
All applicants must have NMC registration and experience in Haematology Oncology.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse on Olive Ward includes supporting the nursing and multidisciplinary workforce in contributing to delivering high standards of clinical leadership, and committed to excellent standard of patient care.
To be a deputy to the Sister/Charge Nurse and act as a role model for junior team members in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care.
The role will encompass specific responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care and expertise within the clinical area.
Responsible for assessing and recognizing emergencies in the specialty. Supportingand leading the team in adhering to areas of compliance and governance. Provide leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring the planning and delivering of patient care.
To help lead and coordinate the clinical, managerial and educational requirements of the clinical area ensuring the highest standards of nursing practice and care are delivered as reflected by the unit philosophy.
Ensuring the safety and well being of services users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care principles.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse on Olive Ward includes supporting the nursing and multidisciplinary workforce in contributing to delivering high standards of clinical leadership, and committed to excellent standard of patient care.
To be a deputy to the Sister/Charge Nurse and act as a role model for junior team members in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care.
The role will encompass specific responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care and expertise within the clinical area.
Responsible for assessing and recognizing emergencies in the specialty. Supportingand leading the team in adhering to areas of compliance and governance. Provide leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring the planning and delivering of patient care.
To help lead and coordinate the clinical, managerial and educational requirements of the clinical area ensuring the highest standards of nursing practice and care are delivered as reflected by the unit philosophy.
Ensuring the safety and well being of services users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care principles.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- RN1/RN2/RN12 or RN Child, Registered Nurse on the NMC (2)
- Experienced Chemotherapy trained (2)
- To hold an appropriate level of experience for the area of speciality (2)
- Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in the area supplemented by specialist skills, managerial training and relevant qualification/training and experience (2)
- Evidence of awareness of clinical governance and risk management
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality) (2)
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Post registration course relevant to the speciality
- Mentorship/Teaching Qualification
- Relevant experience in SACT and Apheresis (2)
- Relevant experience working in Haematology and Oncology setting and other acute areas (high dependency and A & E) (2)
Desirable
Values and behaviour
Essential
- Values and behaviour in line with Trust Values
Previous experience
Essential
- Proven experience of managing a ward; including management of rotas managing competencies, resources and staff.
- Experience of teaching/assessing/ supervising others in a clinical setting.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- RN1/RN2/RN12 or RN Child, Registered Nurse on the NMC (2)
- Experienced Chemotherapy trained (2)
- To hold an appropriate level of experience for the area of speciality (2)
- Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in the area supplemented by specialist skills, managerial training and relevant qualification/training and experience (2)
- Evidence of awareness of clinical governance and risk management
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality) (2)
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Post registration course relevant to the speciality
- Mentorship/Teaching Qualification
- Relevant experience in SACT and Apheresis (2)
- Relevant experience working in Haematology and Oncology setting and other acute areas (high dependency and A & E) (2)
Desirable
Values and behaviour
Essential
- Values and behaviour in line with Trust Values
Previous experience
Essential
- Proven experience of managing a ward; including management of rotas managing competencies, resources and staff.
- Experience of teaching/assessing/ supervising others in a clinical setting.
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).
