Haematology Day Case Deputy ward Manager

Haematology Day Case Deputy Ward Manager

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Nurse with significant haematology experience to join our friendly and committed Clinical Haematology team as the Deputy Ward Manager. The Centre for Clinical Haematology is a nationally recognised centre of excellence for the treatment of haematological malignancies covering a large geographical area. The department is currently open from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 8-4 on Saturdays including bank holidays.

This role will include working alongside the current unit manager and team of deputies to lead and support the day case and outpatient team to provide an excellent high-quality service for our haematology patients.

Main Duties of the Job

The post holder will act as Deputy to the unit Manager and will be required to:

1. Act as the deputy to the ward manager, completing managerial roles such as return to work discussions, sickness monitoring, and rota completion.
2. Be an effective leader and role model.
3. Provide regular direct clinical care, administration of medications and chemotherapy.
4. Support the implementation of both clinical and non-clinical governance.
5. Work flexibly as a member of the team to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved.

Ensure high quality, evidence-based care is offered to patients and, in collaboration with the ward manager, identify the common issues which affect the quality of care, devising clear action plans to address any shortcomings ensuring agreed action is undertaken.

In collaboration with the ward manager, ensure that the patient has a satisfactory experience by evaluating patient processes and redesigning the pathway of care.

Improve and maintain standards of essential (basic) nursing care by using tools such as clinical audits.

About Us

Our values are: Caring and helpful; Safe and vigilant for our patients and colleagues; Being clinically excellent and driving innovation to meet the needs of our patients; Using our resources wisely whilst providing quality products, services and experiences for staff and patients.

Job Responsibilities

During regular clinical sessions, act as a role model and teacher, working alongside other staff including visiting all patients in the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager.

Work with the Ward Manager to identify hazards relating to clinical and non-clinical risks and undertake identified risk assessments. Ensure that junior staff also see this as important by maintaining a culture which will support the delivery of both clinical and non-clinical governance within the ward or department.

Along with the Ward Manager, support the ward or department team in completing appropriate risk assessments and develop action plans accordingly to provide a safe environment for the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Ensure that all nursing documentation is regularly and appropriately reviewed and updated with changes implemented.

Please see attached Job Description for details.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration
• Chemotherapy trained
• SSSA qualification
• Continuing professional development
• IV Trained

Desirable

• Leadership/management training
• Teaching qualification
• Venepuncture and cannulation trained

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in haematology
• Link role or project work
• Able to manage a team
• Problem solving skills
• Supervision of non-registered staff and newly qualified nurses

Desirable

• Audit or research experience
• Experience in implementing change into clinical practice

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Ability to problem solve
• Able to identify own learning needs and those of junior staff members
• Assess, plan and deliver patient care

Desirable

• Awareness of local and national initiatives

Planning and Organisation

Essential

• Prioritise workload
• Time management skills
• Respond to challenging situations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Employer Name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City Campus

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

Employer's Website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/