Sister/Charge Nurse

Department: Macmillan Day Unit

Band 6 �35,392 -�42,618 per annum, pro rata if Part time

Hours: 37.5 & 22.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to assist in the management of our Haematology/Oncology Systemic Anti-Cancer suite in the cancer centre at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful candidate will assist to lead the Nursing team alongside the current senior structure within the Macmillan Haematology & Oncology Day suite, collaborating to ensure the provision of high quality, visible, professional leadership, setting and maintaining standards of clinical excellence, improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families, and carers within the SACT service.

The Cancer Centre team aspire to provide exceptional care for the public of Milton Keynes and as such we are looking for a passionate Band 6 Registered Nurse qualification in Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy is essential, to assist us to achieve our aspirations. Are you that person?

This rapidly expanding modern and busy unit offers many training opportunities for their staff, recent developments have led to the opening of our cancer centre in February 2020. This developing service is supported by a forward thinking & supportive Management Team, Nurse Practitioners, Palliative Care Team & Macmillan Information and Support Centre.

Interview date: 17th June 2024

Main duties of the job

To provide effective, professional, and managerial leadership to staff and to act as the Unit representative in the absence of the Senior Ward Sister/charge nurse. To ensure that care delivered is of the highest standard and in line with all Trust policy.

The post holder will deliver specialist care for all patients on the unit with specific expertise in Haematology/Oncology & chemotherapy patients.

About us

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible workingopportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description for further details

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• RGN Adult
• Diploma/degree or working at advanced level.
• Chemotherapy course
• Mentorship

Desirable

• Cancer Course/modules (degree level)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of Care for patients undergoing chemotherapy
• Experience in educating & training staff

Desirable

• Post registration experience in Oncology/Haematology
• Ward management experience
• Balancing and prioritizing care and staffing needs
• Appraisal process

Skills

Essential

• Ability to delegate appropriately and recognise own & others competence & role boundaries.
• IT skills-use of email & clinical databases
• Leadership and management experience
• Team awareness and ability to view the wider picture
• Awareness of current issues in nursing
• Ability to facilitate & support the development of innovative nursing practice

Desirable

• Assertiveness

Personal and people development

Essential

• Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative to be able to work within & manage a team
• Motivated, positive - self-directed and committed.
• Proactive
• Able to deliver and receive constructive feedback

Communication

Essential

• Advanced clear style
• Self-awareness and diplomacy
• Aware of impact of own words/style
• Excellent written and documentation style

Specific requirements

Essential

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations.

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Macmillan Unit (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

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