Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse Job Vacancy in Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Nottingham – Updated today
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Company Name : Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Location : Nottingham
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Job Description : Job overview
In order to meet the growing demands on our service an exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse based primarily at our Satellite unit at Kings Mill Hospital. The role will also require cross site working and providing cover as needed for our unit at Nottingham City Hospital.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
We are looking to recruit someone who has had recent Oncology experience, with proven leadership skills.
As part of the senior nurse team you will provide support to team members and lead by example by working clinically administering SACT to ensure we provide a high quality, progressive and effective service to all our patients.
You will be given the chance to undertake additional training in regard’s to Authorising chemotherapy .
This is a great opportunity to develop your leadership skills and experience of the Band 6 role. You will be part of a very busy, nurse-led team working in an out-patient area.
Working for our organisation
The Chemotherapy Daycase unit at Nottingham University Hospitals serves a population of 1.2 million patients and as a centre of excellence attracts many more from the surrounding counties. We provide cancer treatment with both curative and palliative intents for a wide range of malignant diseases. Patients may receive Chemotherapy, Biological and Immunotherapies at the unit.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As part of the senior nurse team you will provide support to all team members and lead by example by working clinically to ensure we provide a high quality, progressive and effective service to all our patients.
You must display excellent leadership and communication skills and be confident to deal with members of the public and the hospitals multidisciplinary team.
Person specification
Qualification/Skills/Experienc
Essential criteria
NMC Registered
Oncology/Haematology Experience min 2 years
Supervision of staff
Desirable criteria
Recent Leadership experience/study
IV trained
Chemotherapy Trained
Venepuncture and Cannulation
Communication & Relationships
Essential criteria
Effective written, verbal & IT skills
Able to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner
Desirable criteria
Involvement in Link nurse or project work
Analytical & Judgement skills
Essential criteria
Ability to respond to problem situations
Able to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise & evaluate patient care
Desirable criteria
Knowledge of current issues in nursing
Planning & Organisation skills
Essential criteria
Able to prioritise own workload
Able to respond to emergency situations
Desirable criteria
Demonstrate leadership skills
Ability to supervise & support others
Physical & Role specific skill
Essential criteria
Physically able to perform full range of nursing duties
Ability to work unsupervised in a nurse-led area
Enthusiastic Motivated
Enhanced DBS
Desirable criteria
Evidence of Moving & Handling training
Experience of leading a team
Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.
Covid-19 vaccination: remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. Whilst Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this present time unless you work in a Care Home facility, we continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. For helpful advice and information about the Covid-19 vaccination and how to access visit: https://nottsccg.nhs.uk/covid-19/covid-19-vaccinations/
Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.
Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application
Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
Skilled Workers Visa: We welcome applications from individuals who require a skilled worker visa in line with the Home Office regulations. NON-UK/NON SETTLED candidates may not be appointed, if a suitably qualified and skilled UK/SETTLED candidate is successful at interview stage as it is unlikely that the Trust is able to satisfy the Home Office Visa requirements
ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate all ID and right to work documentation such as passports, visa’s and driving license through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation.
Consent:
Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service – I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£45 for enhanced and £28 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
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