Job summary
Sister/Charge Nurse Oncology Day Case Unit
We are looking for a highly motivated, innovative, forward thinking nurse who possess' the leadership qualities to manage and support our busy day unit. You will provide expert clinical knowledge and judgement for our staff and patients.
You will be expected to co-ordinate the unit safely and effectively and be willing to have a "hands on" approach in providing high quality care, whilst being visible and approachable on the unit at all times.
This is a permanent position and you will be supported by the unit manager and clinical matron.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the safe co-ordination of the Oncology day unit
To be a senior chemotherapy nurse, supporting junior members of the team.
To assist with managerial duties
To supervise and assess students and junior band 5 nurses.
About us
- Ensure all policies are implemented and information disseminated to the clinical team.
- Maintain a healthy, safe and productive work environment
- Ensure products and services meet quality requirements
- Adhere to the Trust's policies, procedures and guidelines
- The post holder must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on infection prevention and control.
- Ensure all clinical staff attend annual mandatory updates and maintain records of attendance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job description and person specification to see suitability for the role .
To assist in the safe co-ordination of the Oncology day unit
To be a senior chemotherapy nurse, supporting junior members of the team.
To assist with managerial duties
To supervise and assess students and junior band 5 nurses.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job description and person specification to see suitability for the role .
To assist in the safe co-ordination of the Oncology day unit
To be a senior chemotherapy nurse, supporting junior members of the team.
To assist with managerial duties
To supervise and assess students and junior band 5 nurses.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (1st Level)
- Diploma
- Teaching & assessing qualification
Desirable
- Degree/working towards
- Leadership course
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience.
- Teaching within clinical area
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience of regularly managing a clinical area and clinical team
- Experience of clinical audit and research
Desirable
- Experience of change management
Skills
Essential
- Ability to set & establish priorities
- Team Player & Team Leadership qualities
- Assertiveness
- Excellent time management
- Good I.T. skills
- Decision maker
- Communicate at all levels
- Lateral thinker and problem solver
- Management of change
- Influencing skills
- Delegation skills
- Venepuncture / Cannulation
- Intermediate Life Support Advanced Life Support
- The ability to communicate effectively in English
Desirable
- Ability to produce and manage an effective staff rota
- Expectation of successful completion of ALS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (1st Level)
- Diploma
- Teaching & assessing qualification
Desirable
- Degree/working towards
- Leadership course
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience.
- Teaching within clinical area
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience of regularly managing a clinical area and clinical team
- Experience of clinical audit and research
Desirable
- Experience of change management
Skills
Essential
- Ability to set & establish priorities
- Team Player & Team Leadership qualities
- Assertiveness
- Excellent time management
- Good I.T. skills
- Decision maker
- Communicate at all levels
- Lateral thinker and problem solver
- Management of change
- Influencing skills
- Delegation skills
- Venepuncture / Cannulation
- Intermediate Life Support Advanced Life Support
- The ability to communicate effectively in English
Desirable
- Ability to produce and manage an effective staff rota
- Expectation of successful completion of ALS
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
Employer's website
https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
