[ref. i40958600] Sister/Charge Nurse
Job overview
Acute Ambulatory Care Unit
Sister/Charge Nurse (Band 6) – Fixed term Maternity Cover – 12 Months
There is an exciting opportunity to join the AACU leadership team!
The unit is a fun and friendly nurse lead team who have a good patient to nurse ratio.
We are open 7 days a week – no *Nights*
The successful candidate will need to have significant experience in Acute/Oncology nursing. They will also need to have strong leadership skills and be a positive role model within the team.
A key aspect to the role is supporting the Senior Charge Nurse to ensure the unit is safely staffed, to develop the teams and to contribute to practice development. The successful candidate will need excellent communication skills and be able to work productively with other members of the team.
Main duties of the job- To deputise for and support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
- Be responsible for and maintain a safe environment, escalating issues appropriately
- Monitor admissions are in compliance with admissions policy, monitoring and escalating breaches
- Provide a welcoming and approachable management support ethic for new staff, AACU junior staff and act as mentor to designated staff ensuring each staff member participates in a personal development plan and act to maximise the potential of others
- Act as team leader for the AACU team, ensuring that they are compliant with training requirements.
- Assess, plan and implement clinical care and maintain associated patient records. Involving auditing appropriate documentation as per care indicators
- 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.
- Regularly liaise and report to Department Manager/Senior Nursing team on unit affairs and staff development.
- 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
Working for our organisation
The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services.
We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities- To deputise for and support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
- Be responsible for and maintain a safe environment, escalating issues appropriately
- Monitor admissions are in compliance with admissions policy, monitoring and escalating breaches
- Provide a welcoming and approachable management support ethic for new staff, AACU junior staff and act as mentor to designated staff ensuring each staff member participates in a personal development plan and act to maximise the potential of others
- Act as team leader for the AACU team, ensuring that they are compliant with training requirements.
- Assess, plan and implement clinical care and maintain associated patient records. Involving auditing appropriate documentation as per care indicators
- 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.
- 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
- 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 and blood transfusions.
- Attend all mandatory study days
- 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 actively seek to review unit performance and workflow, identifying areas for improvement/development, and developing strategies to progress these.
- 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 AACU 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- RGN Level 1
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies
- Teaching & assessing certificate or equivalent experience
- Management Course
- Post Registration Certificate in Cancer/Acute care or equivalent level of experience
Experience
Essential criteria- Previous experience in oncology or emergency care
- Previous experience of leading a clinical team successfully
- 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
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Leadership skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Committed to own personal professional development and that of all ward staff
- Confidence in assessing oncological emergencies and grading of SACT toxicities
Values
Essential criteria- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
Other
Essential criteria- Team player
The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.
We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels.In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.
We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.
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If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.
The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.
You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.