An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced haematology and/or oncology nurse to join our team in a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse role to join the nurse-led Ambulatory and Supportive Care Day Case Unit (J87), in Bexley Wing in St Jamess Hospital, full-time permanent position.

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills to support the Senior Sister in managing and developing the unit and lead the nursing team.

We are very keen to hear from experienced registered nurses who want to work within this very close and supportive nurse-led team, who strive to give the best possible care they can to their patients and who are ready for a new challenge.

Experience of and an ability to give intravenous chemotherapy would be a considerable advantage.

Planned Interview Date - 14th May 2024

Main duties of the job

J87 has 3 areas of patient activity: Ambulatory Care Supportive Care and the Haematology Outpatient Department. We provide outpatient chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy treatments for oncology and malignant & non-malignant haematology patients. The department is open 7 days a week, 8.00-19.30 Monday - Friday and 8.30-16.30 at weekends. Staff are required to work weekends in rotation.

The experience & clinical skills that you will gain from working in this area are vast. You will work alongside other band 6 nurses and the Senior Sister and be involved in the education of nurses and patients, gain experience in e-rostering, absence management, staff appraisals and other operational duties.

There are also a variety of clinical skills that you will be involved in, such as the delivery of chemotherapy, cannulation and phlebotomy, CVAD access, venesection, intrathecal chemotherapy competency and administration of stem cells.

Staff receive regular and on-going support and supervision.

About us

LTHT is a progressive environment fostering close working relationships and collaboration, both within our Trust and with our external partners, in order to provide high standards of leadership, guidance and support to its staff and thus provide a high standard of care and support to our patients.

Our aim is to be the best place to work and, to achieve this, we engage with & listen to our staff to understand their needs.

J87 is part of the Oncology CSU that cares for haematology, oncology and surgical oncology patients. We are a very close MDT and strive to deliver a high standard of care to our patients. We are based in the Bexley Wing at St Jamess Hospital, which is a purpose-built cancer facility.

Come and join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our vision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great care and rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

2. JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

The jobholder will play an essential role assisting Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in teaching the nursing teams throughout the hour period.

As an experienced nurse the jobholder will co-ordinate activities on the ward/dept ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the ward/dept. He/she will play a key role in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

The jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of the ward/department in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

The jobholder will work within an environment caring for a varied number of patients attending the day unit for different treatments. Supportive care treatments for example blood transfusions and iron infusions and Ambulatory care treatments for example, chemotherapy.

The jobholder will support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in the day-to-day management of approximately 33 whole time equivalent nurses and support staff.

3. ORGANISATIONAL CHART

Head of Nursing

Matron

Senior Sister

Sister/charge nurse

(This post)

4. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Clinical

Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies

Act as a role model for the development of clinical skills and knowledge within the ward team

Maintain a safe working environment

Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in setting and monitoring standards and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care, including those standards defined in the National Benchmarks for Essential Care

Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring written records are kept

Acts in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery code of conduct

In conjunction with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse ensure management of clinical services and efficient deployment of staff according to service needs.

Education and Training

Contribute to the promotion of a positive learning environment within the clinical area

In conjunction with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse ensure all staff have an individual performance development plan

Ensure both self and team members achieve annual mandatory training requirements

Participate in preceptorship and mentorship programmes

Undertake continuous professional and clinical development, seeking opportunities to enhance skills

Managerial

Working with Senior Sister/Charge Nurse provide leadership to the clinical team, developing new rotas/ways of working

Support Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in staff rostering, ensuring adequate skill mix

In conjunction with Senior Sister/Charge Nurse closely monitor bank and agency usage

Support Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in investigating and responding to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events

Work with Matron/Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to promote the development of nurses undertaking the CNO Ten Key Roles as considered appropriate

Deputise for Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in their absence.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1)
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
• Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months

Desirable

• Understanding of training needs in relation to post

Skills & behaviours

Essential

• Teaching and assessing skills
• Communication skills
• Preceptorship skills
• Understanding of research-based practice research conscious
• Team player
• Ability to act professionally at all times
• Understanding of the process of change
• Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff
• Time management skills
• Clinical leadership
• Professional and patient focused
• Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Recruitment and selection

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience at staff nurse level or equivalent
• Insight into clinical speciality
• Insight into current issues in nursing/ professional issues
• Standards of professional practice
• An understanding of the organisational structure and working practices of the organisation
• Understanding of the local and national nursing agenda
• Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies
• Clinical audit and standard setting
• Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues

Other criteria

Essential

• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

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