Job summary
We are a nurse-led service, providing high-quality chemotherapy and supportive therapies to patients with haematology and solid cancers. Our 7A Chemotherapy Day Unit is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care in a dynamic and supportive environment. We are seeking an experienced and inspired individual with expertise in cancer and chemotherapy care to lead our team and ensure the highest standards of care for our patients.
We are looking for an experience in cancer and chemotherapy care, particularly in haematology and solid cancers. With strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, guide, and support a diverse team. Ability to lead by example, promote teamwork, and support the continuous development of staff.
Main duties of the job
As the Ward Manager of our 7A Chemotherapy Day Unit, you will be responsible for overseeing the smooth operation of the unit while leading a team of registered nurses, healthcare support workers, and students. You'll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, safe, and effective care to patients, ensuring optimal patient flow, and fostering a culture of teamwork and innovation.
You will collaborate closely with the medical team and other multidisciplinary professionals to deliver comprehensive care to those undergoing chemotherapy and supportive therapies. You'll also take on a leadership role in managing resources, driving service development, and ensuring that the unit meets key performance targets.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oNMC registered
- oDegree qualification
- oRelevant cancer course
- oHaemato-oncology/ or Medical-oncology specialist knowledge
- oPractice Assessor / Supervisor qualification
- oTeaching qualification
- oSACT trained and competent
- oIV competent
Experience
Essential
- oRelevant cancer experience
- oWorking and supporting clinical staff
- oExperience in conflict management
- oUnderstanding of principles of clinical governance
- oCollaborating with multi-professional team
Knowledge
Essential
- oIn depth knowledge and understanding of cancer patient , it's treatment and management of side-effects
- oclinical issues and common oncology emergencies and their management
- oIntermediate life support provider or equivalent
- oStandard setting and quality assurance
- oCurrent nursing practice developments and NHS developments
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oNMC registered
- oDegree qualification
- oRelevant cancer course
- oHaemato-oncology/ or Medical-oncology specialist knowledge
- oPractice Assessor / Supervisor qualification
- oTeaching qualification
- oSACT trained and competent
- oIV competent
Experience
Essential
- oRelevant cancer experience
- oWorking and supporting clinical staff
- oExperience in conflict management
- oUnderstanding of principles of clinical governance
- oCollaborating with multi-professional team
Knowledge
Essential
- oIn depth knowledge and understanding of cancer patient , it's treatment and management of side-effects
- oclinical issues and common oncology emergencies and their management
- oIntermediate life support provider or equivalent
- oStandard setting and quality assurance
- oCurrent nursing practice developments and NHS developments
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).
