Haematology & Oncology Sister / Deputy Unit Manager

Job summary

PART TIME (27.5 hours) - PERMANENT - BAND 6

The post holder has a key leadership and management role at a senior level, and will assist the unit manager in providing specialist skills and knowledge in SACT and other supportive treatments to support the organisation and delivery of care for patients within the Laurel Suite. The post holder will support the unit manager in all aspects of the department management and have a key role in co-ordinating and developing the nursing team ensuring that patients receive the required standard of care. The post holder will support the unit manager in ensuring all staff comply with Trust policies/ procedures and professional and legal standards. The post holder will support and lead the Haematology/Oncology team on a day to day basis, demonstrating all the key skills outlined in the job description.

The post holder will be expected to participate fully in their personal development and review process in order to achieve the skills required to deliver the role effectively and efficiently. As a member of the team you will be expected to be proficient in phlebotomy, cannulation and administration of all types of cytotoxic drugs to level 3 (UKONS) and to support other members of the nursing team to achieve the same proficiencies

Main duties of the job

To effectively co-ordinate care to ensure a seamless and timely pathway of care for patients Provide clinical leadership (and line management of staff in the absence of the unit manager) Ensure that effective communication is maintained both within the department and with relevant external agencies or individuals (ie the wider MDT/aseptics department). Organise own workload and adjust priorities in response to issues arising in the workplace. Recognise and respond appropriately to issues which require urgent or immediate attention Deputise for the unit manager as required and lead the team in the absence of the unit manager Responsibility for the day to day running and management of the Haematology & Oncology patients on Laurel Suite and effective appointment planning for future treatments. Maintain ward management records and produce timely management reports at the request of the unit manager or as required in his/ her absence. Support the management of roster allocation for present and future shifts in order to provide safe staffing levels in line with the agreed workforce model. Assist the unit manager in supporting and contributing to agreed developments within the Business Group Ensure the efficient use of ward resources e.g. bank staff. Manage the Haematology and Oncology scheduling system ensuring capacity is used efficiently.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice