Job overview
We have an excellent opportunity for a strong clinical leader who is passionate about enhancing oncology patient care to lead the Outpatient Village in Guys Cancer Centre.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills whilst working with an established nursing team in the outpatient setting. They will work closely with the Oncology Matrons, Practice Development Nurse and unit Deputies to provide clinical leadership and support to the Oncology Directorate.
This is a permanent post.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of the department; including budget control, clinical governance, staff development and training.
To provide professional leadership within the clinical area and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multi-disciplinary team within the area for which they are accountable for.
To be involved in the development of protocols / guidelines and patient information.
Working for our organisation
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and – as part of King’s Health Partners – we are one of England’s eight academic health sciences center's, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research’s biomedical research center's, established with King’s College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical Leadership and Managerial
Lead the ward/Department team and build successful links between key
professionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team
working.
Manage the department nursing staff, ensuring the patients receive high
quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their
customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
Communicate effectively and efficiently and liaise with other members of
the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patients receive seamless care
within the trust.
Act as a professional nurse leader and role model to the staff. To apply
clinical skills of the highest standard and to take a proactive approach to
the development of clinical competence in self and others.
Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient
flow, admission and discharge arrangements.
Monitor monthly budget statements, identifying trends, understanding
spending patterns in order to stay in budget and to take action as required.
Ensure that the departments have adequate resources / equipment to
provide an effective service.
Develop and maintain effective channels of communication between all
members of the multi disciplinary team.
To ensure the Matron is informed when changes to circumstances may
affect safe competent practice.
Participate in nursing and multi professional research and audit and to
implement actions identified from quality initiatives.
Identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafe
environment for patients and staff. To bring instances to the attention of
the Matron / Head of Nursing for the area.
Deputise for the Matron as appropriate
Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication
including transfusion of blood
Responsible for the correct administration of blood products.
Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the
speciality.
Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient
orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within
the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and
wellbeing of the individuals.
Staff Management, Education and Training
Motivate, develop, support and identify training needs for department staff.
Implement and work within the Trust’s HR policies on all staffing matters,
including sickness, capability and disciplinary issues.
Take corrective measures if indicated in liaison with Human Resources and the Matron.
Work with the Matron and Human Resources Department in the
recruitment, selection, appointment and retention of staff.
Monitor recruitment and retention and use all available strategies to retain
and motivate staff flexible working policy.
Participate in appraisals and the setting of objectives for junior staff in the
department to enable them to achieve optimal effectiveness and to
understand their contribution to the directorate.
Actively participate in teaching of junior staff and students.
Ensure that nursing staff receive appropriate training and professional
education in accordance with the NMC’s PREP Recommendations.
Ensure optimised skill mix within the department/ward and reviewing the
skill mix as required and monitoring the use of bank and agency staff.
Organise team meetings at an appropriate frequency, recording and
circulating minutes of these.
Undertake clinical and associated audits as appropriate for the given area.
Record and report all incidents, accidents and complaints involving staff,
patients and visitors in accordance with the trust policies and initiate
investigations as required.
Assist in the investigation and timely resolution of complaints, incidents
and comments within the Pre operative Assessment Unit and Surgical
Admissions Lounge.
Lead on the implementation of the clinical and organisational model for the
area.
To undertake audit and monitoring of the department/ward.
Please see attached job description for full details
Person specification
Education/ Qualification
Essential criteria
1. RN Registered Nurse on the NMC register
2. Evidence of ongoing professional development in relevant area of speciality supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD
3. Mentorship course or Equivalent
4. Management qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
5. Oncology experience
Strengths of Clinical Leadership
Essential criteria
6. Integrity: Has the courage to do the right thing, is very honest and makes a difference.
7. Ownership: loves to be in charge, has a lot of drive, and has very high standards
8. Delivery: Enjoys being on top of things, likes to be ‘hands on’, thrives on having lots going on, and keeps going when things are tough
9. Relating: Is committed to developing others; is able to recognise and support people’s needs; engages and leads a team through change
Comepetencies and experience
Essential criteria
10. Is able to manage individual and team performance
11. Is able to plan staff and non staffing resources effectively
12. Clinical experience in caring for oncology patients
13. Management experience as a band 7 or deputy charge nurse
Desirable criteria
14. Experience of conducting own projects successfully and follow through action
15. Experience of working in an outpatient setting
Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.