Job summary
Bud Flanagan Ambulatory Inpatients (AMBIN) is a highly specialised haemato-oncology transplant day unit delivering inpatient-level treatments within an outpatient setting. We care for patients undergoing supportive therapies, systemic anti-cancer treatments, and cellular therapy administration.We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Ward Manager to join our friendly and dedicated team.This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse who demonstrates strong leadership skills and has experience in managing a team, this nurse will be passionate about delivering exceptional haemato-oncology care. You will:o Provide clinical leadership and support within your teamo Proactive at managing the unit staff, environment and resources.o Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to complex haematology-oncology patientso Work proactively within a fast-paced, highly specialised environmento Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the wider multidisciplinary teamo Support service development and contribute to quality improvement initiativeso Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development for self and others
We are committed to staff development and offer a wide range of educational and career progression opportunities within a modern career framework. The AMBIN team prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working culture.
Main duties of the job
Working alongside a highly skilled and motivated multidisciplinary team, including nurses, doctors, Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), and education teams, you will:
- Create and maintain a safe, therapeutic clinical environment for all patients and their families who come to the ward.
- Co-ordinate all functions and activities proactively within the ward, working closely with Matron and other Sisters.
- Manage resources of clinical area within budgetary limitations e.g. Finance, equipment and staff (including temporary staff)
- Provide strong clinical leadership to the nursing and health care support workers that is motivating, supportive and sets clear boundaries resulting in a high quality safe patient care.
- Work closely with School of Nursing and Practice Educators team to support a clinical learning environment that enables nursing staff to develop professionally and promotes the use of evidence in practice.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- Manage a co-ordinated nursing service in liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team maximising high quality patient care.
- To maintain clinical credibility through practice and to utilise the findings of nursing research and evidence based care to optimise high quality patient care.
- To monitor and review nursing practice regularly, participating in audits and data gathering using trust information systems in accordance with Trust policy and NMC Guidelines.
- To maintain the continuity of quality nursing care that responds flexibly to patients and carersneeds and includes a safe discharge to the community or relevant care setting.
- Monitoring of trends and prevalences of clinical incidents according to the Trusts ClinicalGovernance Guidance and Directives and develop strategies to prevent them reoccurring.
- Encourage nursing staff through role modelling to apply critical thinking through the process of clinical assessment of patients or problem solving. To then follow this process through the planning and evaluation stages of patient care and to effectively document this process in the nursing records.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- Manage a co-ordinated nursing service in liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team maximising high quality patient care.
- To maintain clinical credibility through practice and to utilise the findings of nursing research and evidence based care to optimise high quality patient care.
- To monitor and review nursing practice regularly, participating in audits and data gathering using trust information systems in accordance with Trust policy and NMC Guidelines.
- To maintain the continuity of quality nursing care that responds flexibly to patients and carersneeds and includes a safe discharge to the community or relevant care setting.
- Monitoring of trends and prevalences of clinical incidents according to the Trusts ClinicalGovernance Guidance and Directives and develop strategies to prevent them reoccurring.
- Encourage nursing staff through role modelling to apply critical thinking through the process of clinical assessment of patients or problem solving. To then follow this process through the planning and evaluation stages of patient care and to effectively document this process in the nursing records.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Recognised teaching qualification
- First Level management qualification and/or experience in clinical management.
- Relevant experience post registration
- Qualification in oncology or speciality Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Intravenous Drug Administration & Blood Products
- Experience of Venepuncture/Cannulation or Willingness to develop these skills on appointment
- Sufficient experience to be able to undertake Ward Manager role
- Experience in chemotherapy administration
- Experience in Ambulatory devices
- Experience in Stem cell transplantation and care of this patient group
- Experience in Cellular therapy administration and care of cellular therapy patient group
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of a good understanding of NHS (or equivalent) reforms including those affecting cancer and relevant services
- Budget monitoring/management experience.
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Outlook etc.)
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
- Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to motivate others
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service (e.g. shift work)
- Able to participate in hospital cover on a rotation basis in 'out of hours' periods
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Recognised teaching qualification
- First Level management qualification and/or experience in clinical management.
- Relevant experience post registration
- Qualification in oncology or speciality Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Intravenous Drug Administration & Blood Products
- Experience of Venepuncture/Cannulation or Willingness to develop these skills on appointment
- Sufficient experience to be able to undertake Ward Manager role
- Experience in chemotherapy administration
- Experience in Ambulatory devices
- Experience in Stem cell transplantation and care of this patient group
- Experience in Cellular therapy administration and care of cellular therapy patient group
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of a good understanding of NHS (or equivalent) reforms including those affecting cancer and relevant services
- Budget monitoring/management experience.
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Outlook etc.)
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
- Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to motivate others
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service (e.g. shift work)
- Able to participate in hospital cover on a rotation basis in 'out of hours' periods
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
