Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Chemotherapy Nurse unit manager, for Viking Day Unit.
This role will involve managing the running of the chemotherapy day unit, ensuring the planning and delivery of treatment is given safely. To work closely with the Matron, nurse educators and other members of the MDT to provide high standards of care to meet the needs of people living with Cancer.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job are as follows, and are shown in more detail on the job description attached:-
Management and Leadership
Clinical, chemotherapy administration and clinic
Research and Audit
Education and Training
Demonstrate good communication skills
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post registration senior nurse experience in a cancer related area.
- Has sufficient experience to be a credible and competent clinical nurse and manager
- Degree qualified Registered nurse
- SACT qualification
Skills
Essential
- The ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships
- The ability to communicate unpleasant/sensitive information to patient and staff within a variety of settings
- The ability to influence and overcome resistance through the application of advanced communication skills
- A practical, working knowledge of how to schedule treatment for the chemotherapy outpatient areas
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a band 6 Chemotherapy Sister
- A good understanding of Oncology and Haematology pathways
- A clear understanding of breaches, and how they impact the patient journey
Governanace
Essential
- Practical experience of Clinical Governance principles, systems, process and policies
Personal and Professional Attributes
Essential
- The ability to lead a team in a calm, professional manner
- Be patient focused
- Motivated and able to inspire others
Other
Essential
- Upholds and models the Trust Values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post registration senior nurse experience in a cancer related area.
- Has sufficient experience to be a credible and competent clinical nurse and manager
- Degree qualified Registered nurse
- SACT qualification
Skills
Essential
- The ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships
- The ability to communicate unpleasant/sensitive information to patient and staff within a variety of settings
- The ability to influence and overcome resistance through the application of advanced communication skills
- A practical, working knowledge of how to schedule treatment for the chemotherapy outpatient areas
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a band 6 Chemotherapy Sister
- A good understanding of Oncology and Haematology pathways
- A clear understanding of breaches, and how they impact the patient journey
Governanace
Essential
- Practical experience of Clinical Governance principles, systems, process and policies
Personal and Professional Attributes
Essential
- The ability to lead a team in a calm, professional manner
- Be patient focused
- Motivated and able to inspire others
Other
Essential
- Upholds and models the Trust Values
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).
