Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a ward leader post within Oncology on ward 39. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Nurse to lead the team specialising in Oncology. Ward 39 is currently an 18 bedded inpatient ward but will be increasing there bed capacity by a further 7 beds.
You will be joining an established and exceptional team within the CHUGGS CMG. We encourage new ideas, skills, and ways of working that you can bring to the ward team to help us strive become the best team and deliver high quality care
Main duties of the job
The post holder will need to be an expert clinical practitioner. have knowledge of Oncology disease and procedures related to the speciality. They must be visible, accessible and responsive to the needs of the staff, service users, patients, carers and the public.
The post holderwill be an expert clinical practitioner in the field, be required to work clinical shifts as well as providing managerial cover, and be an enthusiastic integral member of our committed team, providing and supervising the delivery of excellent quality care.
Wider responsibilities include; creating a supportive learning environment for continuing development; reporting to the Matron and supporting the wider organisation; reduction of risks and harms ; managing resources and information; and co-ordinating activity and flow and the provision of care at Ward level and across the CMG.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership
- To be a visible, accessible and assertive figure to whom patients, relatives and staff can turn for assistance, advice and support.
- In the absence of the Matron lead the unit team and build successful links between nursing and other professions to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working.
- To lead and support the unit team through a process of change, demonstrating tenacity, drive, professional integrity, balance and perspective.
- To develop the role of other team members, supporting them in gaining the appropriate competencies to achieve the required standards of care.
- To motivate all team members and lead innovation and expertise in clinical practice by example.
- Through effective communication, disseminate information across the healthcare teams.
- To resolve conflict and ensure feedback and planning for the future occurs.
Care Delivery - To practice clinically at an expert level to ensure that all patients within the unit have their needs assessed and that programmes of care are developed to meet those needs and are delivered in accordance with the unit philosophy.
- To act as the lead specialist for the area on a shift with responsibility for interpreting clinical information and having freedom to act while discussing findings and plans of care with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Advise other members of the multidisciplinary team on clinical issues, determining how the clinical aspects of the care is delivered by others on the shift (within care protocols)
- Act as a resource and advisor, responsible for the allocation of patients to staff and the co-ordination of care delivery.
- Maintain efficient and effective communication with the Matron on issues relating to the unit and patient care and make autonomous decisions in their absence.
- Monitor the quality of patient care and participate in the regular evaluation of patient satisfaction. Identify areas of poor performance, developing and implementing strategies to improve performance.
- Build working relationships with other departments, specialities and wards. Facilitate communication regarding shared care and meeting the needs of patients and carers.
- Undertakes expanded clinical responsibilities that utilise advanced knowledge and skills, and work autonomously, following education and/or update of skills, in relation to extended clinical tasks/roles required for this post.
- Facilitate change, act as a role model and identify and lead the implementation of appropriate new practices.
- Together with the Matron and Head of Nursing develop auditable standards of care, supporting the national benchmarking scheme.
- To act at all times with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, rules and code of practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership
- To be a visible, accessible and assertive figure to whom patients, relatives and staff can turn for assistance, advice and support.
- In the absence of the Matron lead the unit team and build successful links between nursing and other professions to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working.
- To lead and support the unit team through a process of change, demonstrating tenacity, drive, professional integrity, balance and perspective.
- To develop the role of other team members, supporting them in gaining the appropriate competencies to achieve the required standards of care.
- To motivate all team members and lead innovation and expertise in clinical practice by example.
- Through effective communication, disseminate information across the healthcare teams.
- To resolve conflict and ensure feedback and planning for the future occurs.
Care Delivery - To practice clinically at an expert level to ensure that all patients within the unit have their needs assessed and that programmes of care are developed to meet those needs and are delivered in accordance with the unit philosophy.
- To act as the lead specialist for the area on a shift with responsibility for interpreting clinical information and having freedom to act while discussing findings and plans of care with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Advise other members of the multidisciplinary team on clinical issues, determining how the clinical aspects of the care is delivered by others on the shift (within care protocols)
- Act as a resource and advisor, responsible for the allocation of patients to staff and the co-ordination of care delivery.
- Maintain efficient and effective communication with the Matron on issues relating to the unit and patient care and make autonomous decisions in their absence.
- Monitor the quality of patient care and participate in the regular evaluation of patient satisfaction. Identify areas of poor performance, developing and implementing strategies to improve performance.
- Build working relationships with other departments, specialities and wards. Facilitate communication regarding shared care and meeting the needs of patients and carers.
- Undertakes expanded clinical responsibilities that utilise advanced knowledge and skills, and work autonomously, following education and/or update of skills, in relation to extended clinical tasks/roles required for this post.
- Facilitate change, act as a role model and identify and lead the implementation of appropriate new practices.
- Together with the Matron and Head of Nursing develop auditable standards of care, supporting the national benchmarking scheme.
- To act at all times with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, rules and code of practice.
Person Specification
clinical skills and knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical competence and expertise in Oncology care
- Good understanding of clinical governance and application to quality and safety
- Chemotherapy Trained
Desirable
- Previous Oncology care knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Previous leadership at ward level at band 6
- Evidence of quality improvement change
Desirable
- Previous experience at band 7 at relevant leadership role
education and qualification
Essential
- Rn - adult at degree level/ teaching and assessing qualification/post Reg education relevant to specialty
Desirable
- Masters degree/ clinical leadership programme/ audit and research skills
professional development
Essential
- Evidence of recent post registration professional develpoment.
- Participates in formal and informal teaching
Desirable
- Involved in quality improvement development
leadership and education
Essential
- Dynamic individual , able to challenge constructively and to lead a team
- Good communicator, to act as clinical role model for all the MDT learners within the ward
Desirable
- Computer literacy in relevant applications
Person Specification
clinical skills and knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical competence and expertise in Oncology care
- Good understanding of clinical governance and application to quality and safety
- Chemotherapy Trained
Desirable
- Previous Oncology care knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Previous leadership at ward level at band 6
- Evidence of quality improvement change
Desirable
- Previous experience at band 7 at relevant leadership role
education and qualification
Essential
- Rn - adult at degree level/ teaching and assessing qualification/post Reg education relevant to specialty
Desirable
- Masters degree/ clinical leadership programme/ audit and research skills
professional development
Essential
- Evidence of recent post registration professional develpoment.
- Participates in formal and informal teaching
Desirable
- Involved in quality improvement development
leadership and education
Essential
- Dynamic individual , able to challenge constructively and to lead a team
- Good communicator, to act as clinical role model for all the MDT learners within the ward
Desirable
- Computer literacy in relevant applications
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).
