To support the senior sister and matron in the delivery of the highest standard and quality of care to patients attending the department. This role will involve assisting in the management, supervision and co-ordination of nursing activity with the department, ensuring standards are monitored and maintained and where necessary taking the appropriate corrective action.

The role demands a visible, accessible and authoritative presence in the departments to whom staff, patients and their families can turn to for assistance, advice and support.

Main duties of the job

To manage the day to day running of the department supported by the Outpatient senior team and Matron.

To perform as trainer, assessor, mentor and supervisor for nursing staff as required for safe and effective delivery of SACT treatments.

To assist in the preparations and running of clinics.

To investigate and assist in the response to formal complaints and incidents.

To assist in the monitoring of attendance for all staff, monitor staff sickness and staff returns to work after absence.

To be responsible for co-ordinating and monitoring duty rosters, ensuring adequate skill mix to ensure appropriate support for clinical activity.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

All staff recruited post February 2020 are required and it is a condition of employment that they are also able, to undertake duties at any of the other sites where Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is responsible for delivering cancer treatment activity. It is anticipated that this may include the hospitals at Barnsley, Chesterfield, Rotherham, Doncaster as well as any other sites within the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Cancer Network.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the Job description and main responsibilities of the role please see attached job description.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC membership
• To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998 - or working towards
• Commitment to continued professional development

Desirable

• Evidence of post registration academic achievement at degree level or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience at Band 5
• Experience, knowledge and interest in caring for Oncology patients

Desirable

• Core systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) competencies

Further Training

Essential

• Venepuncture/ cannulation

Desirable

• Leadership course/ qualification

Special skills/ apptitudes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Highly motivated and enthusiatic
• Able to work collaboratively and autonomously
• Led and/or worked on a change project which has improved patient care/ experience
• Can demonstrate leadership skills

Other Factors

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of patient care and the needs of the service
• An ability to work under pressure acting as a role model for all Health Care professionals
• Flexible to work cross site as needed

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Weston Park Hospital

Whitham Road

Sheffield

S10 2SJ

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