Senior Staff Nurse/Clinical Sister - Lawrence Ward

OverviewSenior Staff Nurse/Clinical Sister - Lawrence Ward

Division: Cancer and Core Clinical Services

Care Group: Cancer and Access

Band: 6

Following the re-structure of our cancer nursing team we are able to offer developmental SACT training posts for nurses wishing to pursue a career in haemato-oncology nursing.

In addition we are also seeking experienced, motivated and self driven band 6 nurses to join our cancer nursing team on the haemato-oncology ward at Medway Hospital, sharing our ambition and vision to deliver the

Best of Care by the Best People

ensuring our Trust becomes the first choice for patients and staff.

Main duties of the job

For the band 6 post the successful applicant will possess the SACT Passport

For the developmental band 6 post the successful candidate will have a minimum of 18mths post qualification experience in an acute setting

All applicants must demonstrate strong leadership qualities and organisational skills, and be motivated to support the senior sister and act as a role model for junior members of the team.

You will be able to coordinate the ward, working under your own initiative, prioritising your workload providing safe nursing care.

You will gain skills through audits and management of a small team of staff.

You will have the ability to plan, document, deliver and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for patients in a responsible and efficient way

To develop a greater awareness and understanding of the needs of patients with cancer and the different treatment modalities administered within the unit.

To develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of managing a shift confidently.

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team please contact us for more information and apply today.

About usDo you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of the

Best of Care

by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time

We strive to deliver the highest quality of care to all patient, always striving to put the patients first.

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared

vision

is achieved for our patients.

Our

BEST

values underpin

Patient First

and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:

B - Bold

E - Every person counts

S - Sharing and open

T - Together

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families.

Job responsibilitiesProvide strong clinical leadership skills, supporting, energising, inspiring and empowering others in pursuit of a shared vision to ensure the effective leadership of the ward

To assist and support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in the establishment of an efficient working environment, making the most effective and efficient use of staff, supplies and services

Assesses patients, plans, implements care, provides specialist advice and maintains associated records

Working autonomously to manage a caseload of patients, acting as a lead assuming responsibility and accountability for assessing, implementing and evaluating care for the designated clinical area

Undertake and support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in setting and auditing nursing standards in the department, including the implementation of improvement recommendations

To take an active role in risk assessment, supporting implementation of strategies to minimise risk. Ensuring incidents and near misses are reported, through promoting a no blame culture

To create an environment that fosters good communication between patient and health care professionals, that meets individuals needs

Be an effective communicator and be a role model in liaising with the community and other members of the health care team

Assess the need for, plan, and implement suitable induction and staff development programmes for nursing staff in conjunction with the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse within the clinical area to ensure effective care of all patients

Assist the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse to ensure that all students and newly appointed staff have identified mentors / preceptors

Person SpecificationQualifications

NMC Registered Nurse

1st level degree in Nursing or related subject

SACT passport (unless applying for developmental post)

Evidence of Level 7 study

Advanced Communication skills or equivalent

Values Based Question

How do you demonstrate respect and dignity?

Experience

At least 12 months preceptorship

At least 18 months post registration experience in an acute setting

Demonstratable experience of taking charge a ward, including allocation of safe staffing

Experience of mentoring students and supervising unqualified staff

Experience of working under pressure and demonstratable coping strategies

Experience of caring for patients receiving palliative and/or End of Life Care

At least 12 months in a haematology, oncology or palliative care setting

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues

Awareness of clinical governance and risk management issues

Demonstrate self-awareness and critical reflection

Ability to prioritise workload and escalate appropriately through the correct channels

Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information

Ability to administer SACT (unless developmental post)

Ability to undertake pre-SACT assessments and new patient information sessions (unless developmental post)

Awareness of the current clinical and professional issues within Cancer Nursing

Awareness of the ACCEND Framework

Experience of managing the SACT hotline to give safe and effective advice to patients receiving SACT

Knowledge of the Acute Oncology Service and its benefits

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum/pro ..... full job details .....