Job summary
- Main area
- Ward 11 - E00006
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (12 months fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 413-89174-CSSS-MS
- Employer
- The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ward 11 - E00006
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Sister
Band 6
Job overview
Are you an innovative, outgoing and forward thinking individual looking to develop your nursing career?
If you are passionate, like we are, about providing the highest standard patient care this could be the perfect opportunity to showcase and develop your management, leadership and clinical skills.
You will need to be self-motivated, passionate and a team player in order to provide the high standard of care we deliver to our patients. ÌýAs a Band 6 you will be required to co-ordinate and manage a busy and demanding ward on a daily basis, be the first line support for junior staff and manage your own team of staff, including sickness and absence management, carrying out personal development reviews and managing off duty requirements.Ìý
Experience on an acute medical ward is required but oncology experience is not, we are here to help you develop in the role.
Main duties of the job
To work collaboratively with and provide support to the unit managers. To take responsibility for the management of the department, including patient care and skill mix, and the development and support of the nursing staff in the absence of the ward manager.
To demonstrate initiative and vision in continuing to move the service forward whilst assisting in implementing service changes / developments.
Working for our organisation
The ward 11 team is a friendly and welcoming team who work closely and have good relationships with a wide range of departments across the trust.
As an innovative and forward thinking team we are always looking to improve operations for the benefit of our patients and colleagues so welcome any new and exciting ideas.
We promote a healthy work-life balance and understand that cancer care is a challenging field and our friendly team work closely together to adopt a supportive culture. The trust also offers free and confidential counselling support.
We are dedicated to our staff development and invest in your career development with access to further education and training opportunities for your progression.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
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- To deputise for and support the Ward Manager
- Provide management support for the junior staff and act as mentor to designated staff
- Assess, plan and implement clinical care and maintain associated patient records
- To organise daily work schedule ensuring appropriate and effective skill mix and deployment of staff for appropriate patient needs
- To have an awareness of the staff and non staff budget
- Be aware of Health and Safety issues and ensure relevant risk assessments are undertaken.
- Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy, investigating speedily and compassionately
- Ensure all trust policies and procedures are adhered to and new ones implemented as necessary
- Regularly liaise and report to Department Manager/Senior Nursing team on unit affairs and staff development.
- Ensure each designated staff member participates in a personal development plan and act to maximise the potential of others
- Assist in nursing recruitment process when required
- Take a progressive approach to the management of short and long-term sickness/absence in collaboration with the Department manager/Senior Nursing team
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TRAINING & EDUCATION
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- Complete the Ward Introductory Pack and Preceptor pack
- Complete relevant in-house level 1 and 2 I.V. training programmes and ensure regular updates
- Participate and undertake research and audit which will influence practice
- To be up to date in all IV training programs including annual updates and competent in all areas of clinical practice including assessment of critically ill patient and competent in performing ECG’s
- Attend all mandatory study days
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PROFESSIONAL
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- Act as a resource giving advice and support to nursing staff regarding emergency admissions and associated issues
- Liaise closely with the medical team and other members of the MDT in respect of patient care promoting the highest standard of care
- To develop and maintain a professional interest in all aspects of nursing and associated research
- To highlight areas of improvement/development within the department andÌýundertake relevant projects
- Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour
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PERSONAL
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- Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship.
- Show professional and courteous manner whilst practicing excellent communication skills at all levels
- To show respect for members of the team and endorse the ward philosophy of giving mutual support.
- Being aware of one’s own limitations, maintain confidentiality and adherence to NMC Professional Code of Conduct
- Cooperate in own performance review by indicating learning goals and support needs.
- Actively seek mentorship / supervision to enable reflection and development within the role.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RGN Level 1
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies
- Post Registration Certificate in Cancer or equivalent
- Teaching & assessing certificate or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Management Course
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous oncology experience or emergency care
Desirable criteria
- Managerial Experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent IV skills
- Excellent assessment skills
- Ability to deliver a high quality of care
- Computer literacy
- Understanding of need for evidence-based practice
Desirable criteria
- Leadership Skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Committed to own personal professional development and that of all ward staff
Values
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
Other
Essential criteria
- Team player
- Flexible to work shifts
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alice Caporn
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 446 3835
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