Job summary
Acute Ambulatory Care Unit
Sister/Charge Nurse (Band 6) - Fixed term Maternity Cover - 12 Months
There is an exciting opportunity to join the AACU leadership team!
The unit is a fun and friendly nurse lead team who have a good patient to nurse ratio.
We are open 7 days a week - no *Nights*
The successful candidate will need to have significant experience in Acute/Oncology nursing. They will also need to have strong leadership skills and be a positive role model within the team.
A key aspect to the role is supporting the Senior Charge Nurse to ensure the unit is safely staffed, to develop the teams and to contribute to practice development. The successful candidate will need excellent communication skills and be able to work productively with other members of the team.
Main duties of the job
- To deputise for and support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
- Be responsible for and maintain a safe environment, escalating issues appropriately
- Monitor admissions are in compliance with admissions policy, monitoring and escalating breaches
- Provide a welcoming and approachable management support ethic for new staff, AACU junior staff and act as mentor to designated staff ensuring each staff member participates in a personal development plan and act to maximise the potential of others
- Act as team leader for the AACU team, ensuring that they are compliant with training requirements.
- Assess, plan and implement clinical care and maintain associated patient records. Involving auditing appropriate documentation as per care indicators
- To organise daily work schedule ensuring appropriate and effective skill mix and deployment of staff for appropriate patient needs.
- To have an awareness of the staff and non-staff budget
- Be aware of Health and Safety issues and ensure relevant risk assessments are undertaken.
- Regularly liaise and report to Department Manager/Senior Nursing team on unit affairs and staff development.
- Assist in nursing recruitment process when required
- Take a progressive approach to the management of short and long-term sickness/absence in collaboration with the Department manager/Senior Nursing team
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To deputise for and support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
- Be responsible for and maintain a safe environment, escalating issues appropriately
- Monitor admissions are in compliance with admissions policy, monitoring and escalating breaches
- Provide a welcoming and approachable management support ethic for new staff, AACU junior staff and act as mentor to designated staff ensuring each staff member participates in a personal development plan and act to maximise the potential of others
- Act as team leader for the AACU team, ensuring that they are compliant with training requirements.
- Assess, plan and implement clinical care and maintain associated patient records. Involving auditing appropriate documentation as per care indicators
- To organise daily work schedule ensuring appropriate and effective skill mix and deployment of staff for appropriate patient needs
- To have an awareness of the staff and non-staff budget
- Be aware of Health and Safety issues and ensure relevant risk assessments are undertaken.
- Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy, investigating speedily and compassionately
- Ensure all trust policies and procedures are adhered to and new ones implemented as necessary
- Regularly liaise and report to Department Manager/Senior Nursing team on unit affairs and staff development.
- Assist in nursing recruitment process when required
- Take a progressive approach to the management of short and long-term sickness/absence in collaboration with the Department manager/Senior Nursing team
- Participate and undertake research and audit which will influence practice
- To be up to date in all IV training programs including annual updates and competent in all areas of clinical practice including assessment of critically ill patient and competent in performing ECGs and blood transfusions.
- Attend all mandatory study daysAct as a resource giving advice and support to nursing staff regarding emergency admissions and associated issues
- Liaise closely with the medical team and other members of the MDT in respect of patient care promoting the highest standard of care
- To develop and maintain a professional interest in all aspects of nursing and associated research
- To actively seek to review unit performance and workflow, identifying areas for improvement/development, and developing strategies to progress these.
- Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship.
- Show professional and courteous manner whilst practicing excellent communication skills at all levels
- To show respect for members of the team and endorse the AACU philosophy of giving mutual support.
- Being aware of ones own limitations, maintain confidentiality and adherence to NMC Professional Code of Conduct
- Cooperate in own performance review by indicating learning goals and support needs.
- Actively seek mentorship / supervision to enable reflection and development within the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To deputise for and support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
- Be responsible for and maintain a safe environment, escalating issues appropriately
- Monitor admissions are in compliance with admissions policy, monitoring and escalating breaches
- Provide a welcoming and approachable management support ethic for new staff, AACU junior staff and act as mentor to designated staff ensuring each staff member participates in a personal development plan and act to maximise the potential of others
- Act as team leader for the AACU team, ensuring that they are compliant with training requirements.
- Assess, plan and implement clinical care and maintain associated patient records. Involving auditing appropriate documentation as per care indicators
- To organise daily work schedule ensuring appropriate and effective skill mix and deployment of staff for appropriate patient needs
- To have an awareness of the staff and non-staff budget
- Be aware of Health and Safety issues and ensure relevant risk assessments are undertaken.
- Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy, investigating speedily and compassionately
- Ensure all trust policies and procedures are adhered to and new ones implemented as necessary
- Regularly liaise and report to Department Manager/Senior Nursing team on unit affairs and staff development.
- Assist in nursing recruitment process when required
- Take a progressive approach to the management of short and long-term sickness/absence in collaboration with the Department manager/Senior Nursing team
- Participate and undertake research and audit which will influence practice
- To be up to date in all IV training programs including annual updates and competent in all areas of clinical practice including assessment of critically ill patient and competent in performing ECGs and blood transfusions.
- Attend all mandatory study daysAct as a resource giving advice and support to nursing staff regarding emergency admissions and associated issues
- Liaise closely with the medical team and other members of the MDT in respect of patient care promoting the highest standard of care
- To develop and maintain a professional interest in all aspects of nursing and associated research
- To actively seek to review unit performance and workflow, identifying areas for improvement/development, and developing strategies to progress these.
- Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship.
- Show professional and courteous manner whilst practicing excellent communication skills at all levels
- To show respect for members of the team and endorse the AACU philosophy of giving mutual support.
- Being aware of ones own limitations, maintain confidentiality and adherence to NMC Professional Code of Conduct
- Cooperate in own performance review by indicating learning goals and support needs.
- Actively seek mentorship / supervision to enable reflection and development within the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Level 1
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies
- Teaching & assessing certificate or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Management Course
- Post Registration Certificate in Cancer/Acute care or equivalent level of experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in oncology or emergency care
- Previous experience of leading a clinical team successfully
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent IV skills
- Excellent assessment skills
- Ability to deliver a high quality of care
- Computer literacy
- Understanding of need for evidence based practice
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Committed to own personal professional development and that of all ward staff
- Confidence in assessing oncological emergencies and grading of SACT toxicities
Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
Other
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Level 1
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies
- Teaching & assessing certificate or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Management Course
- Post Registration Certificate in Cancer/Acute care or equivalent level of experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in oncology or emergency care
- Previous experience of leading a clinical team successfully
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent IV skills
- Excellent assessment skills
- Ability to deliver a high quality of care
- Computer literacy
- Understanding of need for evidence based practice
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Committed to own personal professional development and that of all ward staff
- Confidence in assessing oncological emergencies and grading of SACT toxicities
Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
Other
Essential
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).
