Job summary
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is an international leader in cancer care, research and development.
The Integrated Procedures Unit (IPU) has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, organised and experienced nurse to join our core nursing team as a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager.
You will lead a dynamic nurse-led service and gain experience in all aspects of Unit Management. This role is for 37.5 hours per week, worked over 4 days. IPU is open 07:30-19:30 Monday to Friday, so this is a great opportunity to achieve an excellent work-life balance whilst acquiring new skills to support your professional development.
Main duties of the job
- Provide daily leadership to the core nursing team in the care and management of patients on the unit undergoing a diverse range of surgical, endoscopic and radiological procedures.
- Demonstrate high standards of individual patient care with a commitment to the development of evidence-based practice.
- Competently care for the patient including the assessment, planning and evaluation of programs of care.
- Liaise and integrate with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care and promote a team approach to working.
- Develop good working relationships and promote effective communication between all clinical grades of staff within the multi-disciplinary IPU team.
- Liaise with the IPU teams to initiate and participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice and surgical products in the interest of promoting quality care.
- Work with senior colleagues to formulate practice development strategies based on audit findings.
- Encourage and participate in initiatives to enhance quality care, including audit.
- The post holder will be proactive towards change and change management.
- Promote and maintain an environment conducive to professional development.
- Take responsibility for your own professional development.
- Participate in the theoretical and practical professional instruction of all learners, trained and untrained, including medical students and other allied medical professions.
About us
The Integrated Procedures Unit (IPU) is a nurse-led, fast-paced and dynamic service. The unit consists of a procedures unit, interventional radiology unit, endoscopy unit, ultrasound room, surgical dressings clinic, outpatients clinic, day of surgery admissions unit, an operating theatre and second stage recovery bays.
You will become part of this complex multidisciplinary team and benefit from a comprehensive induction period. You will have the opportunity to undertake the Christie Leadership Programme to enhance your leadership and managerial skills.
For further information about the role, please contact IPU Unit Manager Caroline Hibbert on 0161 446 3883.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To participate as a member of the IPU team with extensive knowledge in the care of the patients on the unit.
- In the absence of the IPU Senior Sister, will support the leadership and management of the Unit with emphasis on quality and clinical standards.
- To demonstrate high standards of individual patient care with a commitment to the development of evidence based practice.
- To competently care for the patient including the assessment, planning and evaluation of programs of care.
- Liaise and integrate with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care and promote a team approach to working.
- Develop good working relationships and promote effective communication between all clinical grades of staff within the multi-disciplinary IPU team.
- Liaise with the IPU teams to initiate and participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice and surgical products in the interest of promoting quality care.
- Work with senior colleagues to formulate practice development strategies based on audit findings.
- Encourage and participate in initiatives to enhance quality care.
- The post holder will be proactive towards change and change management.
- To promote and maintain an environment conducive to professional development.
- Take responsibility for your own professional development.
- Participate in the theoretical and practical professional instruction of all learners, trained and untrained, including medical students and other allied medical professions.
- To monitor the progress of learners and in particular their skills in carrying out practical procedures.
- Demonstrate professional accountability.
- Act as a clinical role model for new staff, reflecting the philosophy, beliefs and standards of the department.
- Ensure that all prescribed drugs and treatments are given correctly and in accordance with Trust policy, including the correct care and custody of controlled drugs.
- Offer help and advice to the patients relatives and friends responding to their individual needs in a caring supportive manner.
- Ensure safe use and efficient management of equipment and supplies.
- Assist in the maintenance of good order and cleanliness of the clinical area, in conjunction with the IPU multi-disciplinary team.
- Have access to and maintain computerised patient records in accordance with Trust policy.
- Demonstrate the mandatory competencies of the Trust, attending all mandatory updates.
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE, AUDIT, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
- Work within trust guidelines, policies and standard operating procedures.
- Utilise incident reporting system and participate in investigation of incidents.
- Assist as required in departmental audit
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others participate in the development of the same
- Continually monitor standards of care and participate in leading the improvement of care, through benchmarking, audit and research
- Support patient and public involvement activities in the IPU area as appropriate, leading to service improvement
- Ensure compliance with untoward incident reporting & near misses
- Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights. Assist IPU Matron in the effective use and monitoring the quality of supplies / equipment
FINANCE / PHYSICAL RESOURCES
- Comply with best practice in the safe use of equipment by self and other members of the team, i.e. trainees / medical and nursing staff.
- Assist the Matron to maintain IPU budgets and assist in cost saving projects.
Registered Nurses at The Christie have a responsibility to:
- Maintain Active Status on the NMC
- Act always in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct and guiding documents Adhere to Trust Policy and Procedure Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues.
- Maintain a professional portfolio
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To participate as a member of the IPU team with extensive knowledge in the care of the patients on the unit.
- In the absence of the IPU Senior Sister, will support the leadership and management of the Unit with emphasis on quality and clinical standards.
- To demonstrate high standards of individual patient care with a commitment to the development of evidence based practice.
- To competently care for the patient including the assessment, planning and evaluation of programs of care.
- Liaise and integrate with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care and promote a team approach to working.
- Develop good working relationships and promote effective communication between all clinical grades of staff within the multi-disciplinary IPU team.
- Liaise with the IPU teams to initiate and participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice and surgical products in the interest of promoting quality care.
- Work with senior colleagues to formulate practice development strategies based on audit findings.
- Encourage and participate in initiatives to enhance quality care.
- The post holder will be proactive towards change and change management.
- To promote and maintain an environment conducive to professional development.
- Take responsibility for your own professional development.
- Participate in the theoretical and practical professional instruction of all learners, trained and untrained, including medical students and other allied medical professions.
- To monitor the progress of learners and in particular their skills in carrying out practical procedures.
- Demonstrate professional accountability.
- Act as a clinical role model for new staff, reflecting the philosophy, beliefs and standards of the department.
- Ensure that all prescribed drugs and treatments are given correctly and in accordance with Trust policy, including the correct care and custody of controlled drugs.
- Offer help and advice to the patients relatives and friends responding to their individual needs in a caring supportive manner.
- Ensure safe use and efficient management of equipment and supplies.
- Assist in the maintenance of good order and cleanliness of the clinical area, in conjunction with the IPU multi-disciplinary team.
- Have access to and maintain computerised patient records in accordance with Trust policy.
- Demonstrate the mandatory competencies of the Trust, attending all mandatory updates.
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE, AUDIT, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
- Work within trust guidelines, policies and standard operating procedures.
- Utilise incident reporting system and participate in investigation of incidents.
- Assist as required in departmental audit
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others participate in the development of the same
- Continually monitor standards of care and participate in leading the improvement of care, through benchmarking, audit and research
- Support patient and public involvement activities in the IPU area as appropriate, leading to service improvement
- Ensure compliance with untoward incident reporting & near misses
- Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights. Assist IPU Matron in the effective use and monitoring the quality of supplies / equipment
FINANCE / PHYSICAL RESOURCES
- Comply with best practice in the safe use of equipment by self and other members of the team, i.e. trainees / medical and nursing staff.
- Assist the Matron to maintain IPU budgets and assist in cost saving projects.
Registered Nurses at The Christie have a responsibility to:
- Maintain Active Status on the NMC
- Act always in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct and guiding documents Adhere to Trust Policy and Procedure Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues.
- Maintain a professional portfolio
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Level 1 or 2
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies
- ENB 998 Or Teaching and Assessing Qualification
Desirable
- Management Course
- Post Registration Certificate in Cancer or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Min 3 years post qualification experience within oncology
Desirable
- Leadership/team management experience.
- Endoscopy and plastic dressing and recovery/ airway management experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to deliver a high quality of care
- Work as a team leader
Desirable
- Understanding of need for evidence based practice
- Computer literacy
Knowledge
Essential
- Committed to own personal professional development and that of Staff Nurses and HCA's
Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Level 1 or 2
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies
- ENB 998 Or Teaching and Assessing Qualification
Desirable
- Management Course
- Post Registration Certificate in Cancer or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Min 3 years post qualification experience within oncology
Desirable
- Leadership/team management experience.
- Endoscopy and plastic dressing and recovery/ airway management experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to deliver a high quality of care
- Work as a team leader
Desirable
- Understanding of need for evidence based practice
- Computer literacy
Knowledge
Essential
- Committed to own personal professional development and that of Staff Nurses and HCA's
Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
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).
