Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Oncology and Palliative Directorate for a band 7 Unit Manager (Oncology Day Unit) based in 6 West here at Charing Cross Hospital. Do you fancy a change and an excellent leadership opportunity ?
You will need to be an experienced oncology nurse, energetic and flexible in your approach to work. This is a great opportunity for a confident committed clinical leader who is driven by challenges and demonstrates personal resilience working in a fast moving and changing care environment.
If you think you have what it takes to join a forward thinking, innovative team committed to the delivery of high quality care then we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
This post is responsible for the continuing assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of nursing care and the setting and monitoring of care standards on an in-patient ward or ambulatory outpatient department. The post is responsible for the management of the ward/department, including deployment and performance of staff and teaching of students. The post is responsible in collaboration to ensure that the nursing service works within the CCC Clinical Governance framework and that all nursing care is evidence based. The post will provide specialist advice regarding radiotherapy and chemotherapy complications to the multi-professional team within CCC and to external agencies such as other hospitals, GPs and community services.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate NMC registration (Adult Nursing)
- Degree level study and postgraduate qualification applicable to cancer care. e.g. Chemotherapy/SACT
- Mentorship/Teaching qualification.
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills course
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience working at band 6 level or above in cancer day unit or inpatient ward care setting.
- Experience in administration of SACT.
- Experience of mentoring staff and teaching and education of others.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit and quality improvement project work.
- Experience managing or supervision a clinical team
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to manage conflicting and changing priorities
- IT skills (including proficiency with Microsoft Office Packages and accurate fast typing skills).
Desirable
- Confident presentation skills.
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate NMC registration (Adult Nursing)
- Degree level study and postgraduate qualification applicable to cancer care. e.g. Chemotherapy/SACT
- Mentorship/Teaching qualification.
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills course
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience working at band 6 level or above in cancer day unit or inpatient ward care setting.
- Experience in administration of SACT.
- Experience of mentoring staff and teaching and education of others.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit and quality improvement project work.
- Experience managing or supervision a clinical team
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to manage conflicting and changing priorities
- IT skills (including proficiency with Microsoft Office Packages and accurate fast typing skills).
Desirable
- Confident presentation skills.
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
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).
