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Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Woodlands - Huntingdon

Employer
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Huntingdon
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata
Closing date
29 Oct 2024
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Profession
Nurse
Grade
Band 6
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time
Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you motivated, innovative and forward thinking with passion to develop new skills within the Haematology and Oncology Day Unit.

An opportunity has arisen for a band 6 permanent position (part-time) in the Haematology Oncology Day Unit for a dynamic person with strong skills in Systemic anti cancer treatment (SACTs).

You will be supported by a highly experienced team including the Unit Manager, in the management of caring for patients and their family going through different cancer pathways.

This is an exciting role and you will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to foster good working relationships, offering care in a kind and compassionate manner.

You will be expected to work shifts between Monday-Friday 8:00-18:00 for anticancer and supportive treatments.

*Once shortlisted you will be required to do a 15 minute presentation to the panel, details will be sent to you when invited for an interview*

Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN, as we are currently unable to support OSCE.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be working closely with the multidisciplinary team and required to be responsible to demonstrate strong clinical, eager to support the team, patient focus and to maintain excellence at all times.

The appointed candidate will be supported to enhance their haematology and oncology clinical skills and leadership development.

To provide clinical expertise to the Unit Team and develop practice. To work in close liaison with the Unit Manager, and other Deputy Sister/ Deputy Charge Nurses, Matrons, Practice Development Team (PDT) and the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to provide the highest quality of assessment and evaluated care required to support each patient in their care pathway and improve the patient experience. To act as a clinical nurse leader, taking responsibility for the professional development of yourself and a group of nurses.

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays
  • Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role
  • Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment
  • Access to our in-house physiotherapy service
  • On-site canteens offering subsidised meals
  • Subsidised staff parking (currently free)
  • Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Maintain clinical credibility to act as a role model and take a lead role in the patients journey.
  • Develop own clinical practice and skills through training and education.
  • Be aware of the safeguarding agenda. Role model best practice in line with safeguarding policy, ensuring protection and identification of vulnerable patients.
  • Working with the ward team and wider MDT, develop productive ways of working to deliver best care to patients. Identify new ways of working to improve the patient experience.
  • Act as patient advocate through the application of ethical, legal and professional knowledge and skills as required.


Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st Level Registration
  • 3 Years experience within speciality/acute care area
  • Completed or undertaking a first level degree in Nursing/Health Studies
  • Teaching Qualification - ENB 998 or equivalent, City & Guilds 730or mentorship module
  • Completion of recognised chemotherapy qualification and experience in administering chemotherapy
  • Evidence of leadership qualities
  • Expert clinical role model who is committed to improvement of standards and patient care


Desirable

  • ILS/ALS Trained
  • Leadership Course
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent
  • Management qualification
  • Post registration qualification relevant to Haematology/Oncology


Experience

Essential

  • Experience of managing teams
  • Evidence of being a Reflective Practitioner


Desirable

  • Previous management experience


Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

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176-F-6218122

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