Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for a proactive, self-motivated senior SACT nurse to develop their management skills and assist in providing clinical and professional nursing leadership to the haematology/oncology department at the SROMC.
You must be reliable, enthusiastic and passionate about delivering high standards of patient centred care and be a professional role model; ensuring patients receive a positive experience in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team. You will have Haematology/Oncology experience and be SACT competent. Recent experience of SACT delivery in a day case environment is essential. Recent experience of leadership in the SACT arena is desirable.
Main duties of the job
- Provide expertise and leadership in the delivery of SACT within the Trust.
- Act as a role model and mentor to junior members of the SROMC team.
- Support patients and their families through their cancer treatment by providing clinical, emotional and psychological support.
- Work closely with the Unit Manager, Lead SACT Nurse and other members of the cancer MDT to provide safe, high quality, patient-focused care.
About us
The SROMC opened in March 2014; it is an award winning facility that provides integrated day case chemotherapy, acute oncology services, out-patient clinics and access to Health & Wellbeing facilities. The health and wellbeing area incorporates our Macmillan Patient Information Manager and a Macmillan Welfare and Benefits Adviser. This provides excellent opportunities to develop services to support patients through treatment, with education programmes, complementary therapies, and support through their treatment and onwards to recovery and survivorship.
We are committed to delivering excellence in our cancer services, which is achieved through continually listening to our patients and our staff. Professional development is integral to this and we encourage involvement and engagement in the continual development, expansion and improvement of our services and practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is essential that you are flexible and have a good understanding of the challenges and skills required to support patients, families, carers and staff. You must also demonstrate excellent organisational skills, have an understanding of change management processes, and the ability to inspire, lead and develop a team. You must be forward thinking and be open to developing and progressing new ideas and innovative ways of working. Previous management experience is desirable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is essential that you are flexible and have a good understanding of the challenges and skills required to support patients, families, carers and staff. You must also demonstrate excellent organisational skills, have an understanding of change management processes, and the ability to inspire, lead and develop a team. You must be forward thinking and be open to developing and progressing new ideas and innovative ways of working. Previous management experience is desirable.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - 1st Level with current NMC
- Possession of relevant education/teaching certification.
Desirable
- Foundation Management/Leadership training
- Post graduate qualification in Haematology/Oncology
Experience
Essential
- Recent/ Current experience working in a day case SACT/ Chemotherapy unit
- Experience working within oncology and haematology settings.
Desirable
- Involvement in clinical audit and/or research
- Clinical teaching experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - 1st Level with current NMC
- Possession of relevant education/teaching certification.
Desirable
- Foundation Management/Leadership training
- Post graduate qualification in Haematology/Oncology
Experience
Essential
- Recent/ Current experience working in a day case SACT/ Chemotherapy unit
- Experience working within oncology and haematology settings.
Desirable
- Involvement in clinical audit and/or research
- Clinical teaching experience
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).
