Job overview
To support the Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse and Matron in the delivery of the highest standards of care to patients. The role will require management, supervision and co-ordination of nursing activities within the department. The individual will provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence in the department to whom, staff, patients and their family's can seek assistance, advice and support.
To provide high quality patient services and care to the patients within the Haematology Directorate. The Haematology directorate within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STHFT) provides comprehensive specialist services Oncology, Haemostasis & Thrombosis and Red Cell Service for the management of patients, including the provision of inpatient and outpatient care and diagnostic services.
Main duties of the job
To develop and provide a service to patients within the scope of professional practice and support to nursing and medical colleagues within the Haematology department.
To lead a team of qualified and support team members.
To take charge of the department
Support the Senior Sister / Senior Charge Nurse in ensuring the highest standard and quality of nursing care is delivered
To deliver clinical care to patients
To provide clinical nursing advice, education and leadership within the speciality.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Registered nurse (valid with NMC)
2. First level degree level education
3. To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
4. Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation, IV drug administration, chemotherapy administration, central lines etc.
Desirable criteria
5. Qualification in Oncology/Haematology
6. Non- medical prescribing qualification
7. Completion of short courses in HR functions, e.g. recruitment and selection, appraisal.
8. Post registration study and qualification, e.g. leadership, end of life care.
Further Training
Essential criteria
9. Experience of managing change
Desirable criteria
10. Management qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
11. Evidence of management and leadership qualities
12. Significant post registered experience in Oncology/Haematology
13. Experience of delivering patient care
Desirable criteria
14. Management experience
Special Skills/ Aptitudes
Essential criteria
15. Effective communicator, leadership skills, ability to participate in education of others
16. Assertiveness
17. Aligned with Trust PROUD values and behaviours
Other Factors
Essential criteria
18. Ability to work flexibly to meet needs of the service
Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here.
Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.
When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.
You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.
If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.
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The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.
Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.
All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.
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Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
19. JD (PDF, 144.4KB)
20. PS Band 6 Sister/ Charge Nurse (PDF, 48.7KB)
21. Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 304.4KB)
22. Information for Candidates (PDF, 496.3KB)
23. Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 305.0KB)
24. Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB)
25. Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB)
26. Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB)
27. A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameCharlotte NaylorJob titleMatronEmail addresscharlotte.naylor2@nhs.netTelephone number0114 2261154Additional information
Lyndon Borrill
Ward Manager
lyndon.borrill@nhs.net
01142761152