Junior Sister / Junior Charge Nurse - Haematology Ward
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Job ref434-SCS7143573EmployerBuckinghamshire Healthcare NHS TrustEmployer typeNHSSiteStoke Mandeville HospitalTownAylesburySalary£37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rataSalary periodYearlyClosing28/04/2025 23:59
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Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
* provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
* nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
* regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
* deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job Overview
Ward 5 (Haematology ) is a 14 bedded inpatient ward with an ambulatory outpatient bay currently has a vacancy for a Junior Ward Manager vacancy. This is a post for a dynamic, motivated and committed nurse who is seeking professional development within the field of haematology. The candidate will be able to motivate the nursing team to provide the highest standards of care, and show a commitment to the care of patients undergoing chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation. This is an excellent opportunity to develop skills in a specialist environment. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate effective management skills and have specialist qualifications in haematology/oncology at degree level or above.
The successful candidate will participate in unit management as required, have excellent communication and leadership skills and be able to demonstrate effective teaching abilities. We are able to offer a modern working environment, strong peer support, and the opportunity to work with a team committed to developing the best care to our patients. We support your professional development and are able to offer a range of study opportunities.
Ward 5 operates a two tier, 11 1/2 hourly shift system (07.00-19.30 and 19.00-07.30).
Main duties of the job
The post holder is the designated deputy to the person with continuing responsibility. The person is designated to regularly take charge of the ward and to provide effective professional and managerial leadership to all staff in the absence of the Ward Manager.
The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care, maintaining a high standard of nursing care within the framework of the Trust policies.
The post holder will teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff including basic students, back to nursing students and health care assistants.
Working for our organisation
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [email protected] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person specification
Education, Qualification & Training
Essential criteria
* Good general education
* Registered Nurse (General)
* ENB 998 or equivalent
* ENB N59 or equivalent
* Intrathecal checking training
* Post registration specialist qualification.
* Introduction to Management Course
Experience
Essential criteria
* Sound experience with excellent skills in relevant specialty
* Haematology experience
* SACT experience
* Experience in managing change
* Specialist requirements
* Experience of teaching students, HCAs and qualified staff
* Ability to resolve conflict and disputes, in a non confrontational manner
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential criteria
* IV, Venepuncture and cannulation skills
* CVC training
* Administration of chemotherapy
* Good communication skills: written and verbal
* Excellent interpersonal skills both written and verbal
* Knowledge of: Haematology protocols, Cytotoxic Policy, Computer literate
* Ability to use own initiative judgment and make decisions
* Up to date knowledge of nursing issues
* Managerial and leadership ability
* High motivation
* Knowledge of research based practice
* Evidence of participation in audit
* Understanding of clinical risk
* Clinical governance and national benchmarks
* Knowledge of National Guidance
PPE Requirements
COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations
I f you are successful at interview, we will require you to complete a Covid-19 risk assessment document.
Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight. If we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before to the closing date.
Contacting you: We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly.
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Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.
Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interview will not be reimbursed.
Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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