Job overview
Smithers Ward is a 19 bedded inpatient/ 4 day care bedded unit specialising in holistic oncology care. We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse on a fixed term basis to lead the nursing team.
Main duties of the job
1.1. To create and maintain a safe, therapeutic clinical environment for all patients and their families who come to Smithers Ward. To co-ordinate all functions and activities proactively within the designated clinical environment (including those involving outlying private patients).
1.2. To manage resources of clinical area within budgetary limitations e.g. Finance, equipment and staff (including temporary staff)
1.3. To provide strong clinical leadership of the nursing and support workers that is motivating, supportive and sets clear boundaries resulting I high quality safe patient care.
1.4. To support a clinical learning environment that enables nursing staff to develop professionally and promotes the use of evidence in practice.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
2.1 Manage a coordinated nursing service in liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team maximising high quality patient care.
2.2 To maintain clinical credibility through practice and to utilise the findings of nursing research and evidence based care to optimise high quality patient care.
2.3 To monitor and review nursing practice regularly, participating in audits and data gathering using trust information systems in accordance with Trust policy and NMC Guidelines.
2.4 To maintain the continuity of quality nursing care that responds flexibly to patients’ and carers’
needs and includes a safe discharge to the community or relevant care setting.
2.5 Monitoring of trends and prevalence’s of clinical incidents according to the Trust’s Clinical
Governance Guidance and Directives and develop strategies to prevent them reoccurring.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
1. Experience of ongoing professional development
2. Experience of Intravenous Drug Administration
3. Experience of Venepuncture/Cannulation or willingness to develop these skills on appointment
4. Sufficient experience to be able to undertake Ward Manager role
5. Demonstrate clear ability and responsibility for creating a dynamic learning environment
Desirable criteria
6. Experience in chemotherapy administration
7. Evidence of relevant teaching experience
8. Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
9. NMC Registration
10. Evidence of ongoing professional development
11. Qualification in oncology or speciality
12. Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
13. Recognised teaching qualification
14. Recognised mentoring and assessing qualification
15. First Level management qualification and/or experience in clinical management.
16. Experience post registration
The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff
At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.
The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.
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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.