We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic senior nurse, with a strong work ethic and a solid clinical background in Chemotherapy and Oncology, to lead our well-established team on the Charles Dickens Day Unit.

The Oncology Team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a forward-thinking, patient-focused team providing a high standard of care for patients diagnosed with cancer, embracing change to improve patient experience.

The Team are an integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and work closely with medical colleagues, diagnostic services, inpatient and outpatient teams to provide a holistic and patient-centred service and to ensure a streamlined pathway of care for patients.

Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

To manage the day to day running of the department, ensuring an effectiveand efficient nursing service within available resources.To ensure provision of high quality patient centred care.To be responsible for the safe and effective running of the unit ensuringappropriate coordination of patients to maintain an effective flow through the unit.

About us

MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.

We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.

In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.

Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult)
• SACT Trained
• Relevant Degree
• Teaching Qualification

Desirable

• Advanced Communication Skills
• Leadership or Management Training
• Evidence of continuing education at Master's level

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Minimum 3 years' experience in haematology or oncology, at least 2 years at Band 6, or equivalent at Junior Sister role.
• IV drug therapy, IV cannulation & venepuncture skills
• Expert clinician
• SACT competent

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of current issues in general nursing, acute nursing and the NHS

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills
• Evidence of problem solving and decision making skills

Desirable

• Recruitment and selection skills
• Involvement in standard setting and audit
• Interview skills
• Experience with managing a budget
• Computer/IT skills
• Desire to contribute to the implementation and further development of e-prescribing.

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ

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