Job summary
Are you an experiencedcancernurse looking for experience in a leadership role? Would you like to join a successful team delivering best patient care at the Royal free Hospital?
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated nurse to come and manage our 27 bedded oncology ward on 11 East and oncology outpatient clinic on the ground floor. Our cancer ward cares for patients with range of cancers who are receiving radioactive isotopes, chemotherapy, symptom management and supportive therapies and end of life care.Oncology outpatients supports various oncology clinics ensuring a smooth patient pathway. The Macmillan information centre and citizens advice bureau is based on the unit.
The person we want for this role needs to be able to be flexible and able to implement changes quickly and efficiently. These are challenging times and therefore the post holder has to have a level of resilience and is able to manage change effectively.
Main duties of the job
You will lead the team, manage the budget, motivate staff, problem solve, role model and implement change. You will ensure the delivery of high quality care and safety. The ability to communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team is essential. You will be supported in this post by the ward team, Senior Matron for Medical Specialties and the Head of Nursing. In return we will offer you excellent learning and developmental opportunities. We will support your personal growth through regular personal development planning and our educational strategy.
About us
In return for your commitment and leadership we are offering a variety of benefits including:o On-Going learning and development opportunities including leadership courseso Individually tailored career development pathways o Nurseries and childcare vouchers (at Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free site)o Keep Fit schemes and access to staff gym and swimming pool o Working with supportive, friendly and innovative teams
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- First level degree
- Evidence of post registration qualification relevant to speciality
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-registration experience in area of specialty
- Evidence of teaching junior members of staff & assessing students in practice
- Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
- Current experience of line management of staff
Desirable
- Proven experience of monitoring & acting on nursing quality data & developing appropriate action plans
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Expert specialist skills for the post
- Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- Skilled in use of computer/key board
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management
- Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
- Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
- Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
- Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
- Able to recruit staff to world class values
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Diplomatic and calm
- To be flexible and approachable
- Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- First level degree
- Evidence of post registration qualification relevant to speciality
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-registration experience in area of specialty
- Evidence of teaching junior members of staff & assessing students in practice
- Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
- Current experience of line management of staff
Desirable
- Proven experience of monitoring & acting on nursing quality data & developing appropriate action plans
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Expert specialist skills for the post
- Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- Skilled in use of computer/key board
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management
- Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
- Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
- Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
- Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
- Able to recruit staff to world class values
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Diplomatic and calm
- To be flexible and approachable
- Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service
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).
