Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and driven, highly motivated nurse manager to lead the Acute Medical Oncology Unit in a Band 7 role.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an evolving service. The Acute Medical Oncology Unit comprises of 3 sub services: Assessment Unit, Same Day Emergency care (SDEC), and the Ambulatory Care Unit.
This service is currently undergoing a period of transformation to meet the increasing demands and continued development of services. As part of this change, we are looking for passionate and adaptable candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The ideal candidates will have prior experience in leadership and management as well as in the care of the acutely unwell or deteriorating patient.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Deliver operational nursing leadership and act as a professional lead, taking corrective action when necessary to uphold Trust and professional standards.
Contribute to the delivery of the Quality, Safety, and Assurance agenda across the Cancer Centre.
Maintain a highly visible and accessible presence in clinical areas, supporting staff and ensuring excellent standards of care.
Participate in the Cancer Centre Senior Nurse/Operational Pager rota, providing clinical and operational advice as required.
Provide support to the treatment helpline and professional leadership across a range of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
Working for our organisation
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
At Velindre University NHS Trust we aim to foster a culture of discovery, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We will achieve this by embedding research and innovation into everything we do, to deliver meaningful, measurable impact for our patients and communities.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Acute Oncology Units Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operational leadership and management of the Ambulatory Care Department and Acute Oncology Assessment Unit at Velindre Cancer Centre.
This includes oversight of the care environment, quality and safety of service delivery, and ensuring a safe and efficient patient flow throughout the department.
The post-holder will provide direct line management to registered nursing staff and healthcare support workers. They will also work closely with Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) to support key service areas. As a compassionate, visible, and accessible leader, the post-holder will deliver high standards of clinical and operational leadership, championing professional nursing practice while supporting the strategic and operational goals of the Cancer Centre.
The post holder will:
Provide professional operational nurse leadership and act as a professional lead to all healthcare professionals and take corrective action to uphold Trust standards and act in accordance with the NMC Standards and Code of Conduct.
Support the cancer centres patient flow team which would entail working across a range of shifts including days, weekends and bank holidays.
Attend relevant professional and operational meetings and actively contribute to the delivery of the Quality, Safety and Assurance agenda across the Cancer Centre.
Actively contribute to further developing the Nursing Profession within the Trust.
Provide compassionate leadership in respect of delivery of service and cancer centre objectives and provide a highly visible and accessible presence in clinical and all other areas within the directorate.
Display leadership skills which will enable you to initiate and implement change.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
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