Overview
To assist the ward manager of Robert Tiffany Ward in creating and maintaining a safe, therapeutic clinical environment for all patients and their families who come to the area. The post-holder will work with the ward manager to co-ordinate all functions and activities to ensure a smooth running service to patients and their families. To assist the ward manager in managing resources within the clinical area in a cost effective way. This includes maintaining and monitoring equipment and being proactive in managing staff rosters to minimise the use of temporary staffing. To assist in providing strong proactive clinical leadership of the nursing and support workers that is motivating, supportive and sets clear boundaries resulting in high quality safe patient care. The post-holder will deputise for the ward manager and co-ordinate the nursing teams by liaising with the senior staff nurses and clerical staff to ensure continuity of care for patients and ongoing managerial support for staff. To work with the ward manager to provide a clinical learning environment that enables nursing staff to develop professionally and promotes the use of evidence in practice.
Responsibilities
* Assist the ward manager in creating and maintaining a safe, therapeutic clinical environment for patients and their families.
* Co-ordinate all functions and activities within the area to ensure a smooth running service.
* Assist in managing resources within the clinical area in a cost-effective way, including maintaining and monitoring equipment and proactive staff rostering to minimise temporary staffing.
* Provide strong proactive clinical leadership of nursing and support workers, ensuring motivation, support, clear boundaries and high-quality, safe patient care.
* Deputise for the ward manager and coordinate the nursing teams by liaising with senior staff nurses and clerical staff to ensure continuity of care and ongoing managerial support for staff.
* Work with the ward manager to provide a clinical learning environment that enables nursing staff to develop professionally and promotes the use of evidence in practice.
* Coordinate and supervise a shift, communicating effectively with a multidisciplinary team including paediatric shared care services, community services and district nurses and general practitioners to deliver high-quality, evidence-led care to patients.
The team and ward details
The ward consists of 13 rooms, and 2-day case surgical areas. We offer specialist facilities to provide excellent ongoing care of patients throughout their cancer journey. Full-time and Part-time working patterns will be considered.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Experience as a Band 6 Staff Nurse with demonstrable oncology experience and experience in the administration of IV medications and Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT).
* Excellent communication skills, reliability, enthusiasm, and effective teamwork; committed to providing the highest level of service for patients.
* Willingness to engage in professional and personal development in a well-resourced environment.
About The Royal Marsden
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
Working at The Royal Marsden
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. The pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employee work-life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our ongoing achievements.
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