Job overview
Hedley Atkins is a 24 bedded ward that predominantly cares for patients with cancer including those receiving active treatment, palliative and end of life care. We also support patients with haematology malignancies and sickle cell disease.
We pride ourselves on our MDT approach to patient care and we strive to provide high clinical standards in a supportive environment. The unit is fast paced and we are looking for a dynamic and passionate deputy to contribute to maintaining high standards of care and to support in leading the nursing team.
This is a secondment opportunity, therefore it requires approval from your line manager.
Closing: 27/08/2025 at Midnight
Interview: 16/09/2025
Main duties of the job
Are you an existing senior staff nurse looking to develop? Are you already a deputy sister/charge nurse looking for a new challenge? Do you want to work at one of London's biggest hospitals and a leader in cancer care? If yes, this may be a great opportunity for you to develop your career.
We are searching for positive, aspiring leaders who want to develop in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.
As a deputy on this ward you will:
1. demonstrate your passion for patient centered care.
2. support the ward manager, deputy team and PDN to develop staff expertise.
3. become an expert practitioner in caring for acutely unwell oncology patients.
4. Develop your management and leadership skills.
You will be able to take full advantage of our links to the Guy's Cancer Academy as well as many other academic institutions for your CPD. You will also have access to a range of MDT expertise including tumour specific CNS teams, palliative care, acute pain, brachytherapy, clinical response teams, chemotherapy, outpatients and radiotherapy.
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
The Trust values are very important to us and every member of staff who works on the ward will:
5. Caring
6. Ambitious
7. Inclusive
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for a detailed list of the main duties, responsibilities and personal specifications required.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
8. Experience of teaching/assessing/ supervising others in a clinical setting.
9. Proven experience of managing a ward; including management of rotas managing competencies, resources and staff.
Desirable criteria
10. Experience of clinical supervision
11. Experience of supporting recruitment campaigns and undertaking interviews.
Skills/knowledge/ability
Essential criteria
12. Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
13. Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients/clients
14. Ability to organise and plan own time and that of junior staff and learners.
15. Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information. To include dealing with distressed relatives, care of terminally ill & other challenging situations
16. Demonstrates ability to influence and negotiate with others.
17. Awareness of clinical governance and risk management issues.
Qualifications/Education
Essential criteria
18. BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
19. Evidence of ongoing professional development in relevant area of speciality
20. Mentorship/Teaching Qualification
21. Management qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
22. Leadership qualification
23. Recruitment and selection course
Additional information
Essential criteria
24. Able and willing to work flexible shift patterns, internal rotation to day and night duty and unsocial hours, according to service needs
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential criteria
25. RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
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.