Junior Sister / Junior Charge Nurse - Haematology Ward

Junior Sister / Junior Charge Nurse - Haematology Ward

Ward 5 (Haematology) is a 14 bedded inpatient ward with an ambulatory outpatient bay currently has a vacancy for a Junior Ward Manager vacancy. This is a post for a dynamic, motivated and committed nurse who is seeking professional development within the field of haematology. The candidate will be able to motivate the nursing team to provide the highest standards of care, and show a commitment to the care of patients undergoing chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation. This is an excellent opportunity to develop skills in a specialist environment. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate effective management skills and have specialist qualifications in haematology/oncology at degree level or above.

The successful candidate will participate in unit management as required, have excellent communication and leadership skills and be able to demonstrate effective teaching abilities. We are able to offer a modern working environment, strong peer support, and the opportunity to work with a team committed to developing the best care to our patients. We support your professional development and are able to offer a range of study opportunities.

Ward 5 operates a two tier, 11 1/2 hourly shift system (07.00-19.30 and 19.00-07.30).

Main duties of the job

The post holder is the designated deputy to the person with continuing responsibility. The person is designated to regularly take charge of the ward and to provide effective professional and managerial leadership to all staff in the absence of the Ward Manager.

The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care, maintaining a high standard of nursing care within the framework of the Trust policies.

The post holder will teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff including basic students, back to nursing students and health care assistants.

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Person Specification

Education, Qualification & Training

• Registered Nurse (General)
• ENB 998 or equivalent
• ENB N59 or equivalent
• Intrathecal checking training
• Introduction to Management Course

Experience

• Sound experience with excellent skills in relevant specialty
• SACT experience
• Experience in managing change
• Specialist requirements
• Experience of teaching students, HCA's and qualified staff
• Ability to resolve conflict and disputes, in a non confrontational manner

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

• IV, Venepuncture and cannulation skills
• CVC training
• Administration of chemotherapy
• Good communication skills: written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills both written and verbal
• Knowledge of: Haematology protocols, Cytotoxic Policy, Computer literate
• Ability to use own initiative judgment and make decisions
• Up to date knowledge of nursing issues
• Managerial and leadership ability
• High motivation
• Knowledge of research based practice
• Evidence of participation in audit
• Understanding of clinical risk
• Clinical governance and national benchmarks
• Knowledge of National Guidance

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.

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata