Ward Manager Chemotherapy Inpatients

Job summary

We are thrilled to invite applications for the Band 7 Ward Manager role at 6 South, our dedicated 13-bed inpatient unit specializing in chemotherapy, scheduled electives, and emergency oncology care. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled and established team within a renowned centre for cancer care.

6 South provides comprehensive care for patients undergoing treatment for solid tumours, including a focus on a national centre for Gestational Trophoblastic Disease and a Teenage and Young Adult Service. Our chemotherapy units and inpatient wards treat a diverse range of conditions, and we are deeply committed to entering patients into clinical trials, supported by a large and dynamic research centre onsite.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognised team and further your career in oncology nursing. If you are ready to take on a rewarding leadership role, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• As a key member of a multi professional team, ensure appropriate referral and discussion with other members of the team to optimise patient care.
• Ensure patients are assessed, have care plans that are implemented and evaluated in accordance with Trust's evidence based procedural documents.
• To have local open and transparent communication channels that support the ward team to do the right thing for people we care for, to be bold when they have good ideas and to speak up when things go wrong.
• Act as a clinical expert within sphere of work.
• Have continuous responsibility for the ward area, providing visible professional leadership and line management for a team of nursing and support staff.
• Ensure staffing is in line with Trust policy.
• Manage budgets and resources efficiently and effectively.
• Be responsible for the safety and cleanliness of the clinical environment.
• Champion a culture of learning and quality improvement in the clinical area.
• The post holder will have supernumerary status

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. Please talk to us at interview.

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

Fulham Palace Road

London

W6 8RF

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

Fulham Palace Road

London

W6 8RF

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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