Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and dynamic nurse leader to join our Haematology and oncology inpatient ward as a band 7 charge nurse.
We are seeking an exceptional registered nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality care and leading a team within a specialist inpatient setting. The successful post holder will provide visible clinical and operational leadership to the ward and ensure the safe, effective and compassionate care to patients receiving treatment for Haematological and Oncological conditions.
You will be responsible for the operational management of the Haematology and Oncology ward, including oversight of speciality patient flow, coordination of planned admissions and ensuring the safe and timely delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) in line with Trust policies and national guidance.
The charge nurse will work collaboratively with the Matron, medical teams and wider Multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient outcomes and a positive patient experience. Due to the requirements of this service the post holder will be expected to work five days per week Monday to Friday, supporting leadership presence across the ward and ensuring consistent oversight of service delivery.
Join us and play a key role in leading the delivery of outstanding haematology and oncology care.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting post for a dynamic person to manage a busy Oncology and Haematology ward at Queens hospital. You will report to the divisional Matron. The post holder needs to be inspirational and passionate about their job and be an excellent role model to the staff they manage with extensive experience within Oncology and Haematology.
About us
We're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year
- Agenda for Change pay scheme
- Band 7 position
- Permanent, full-time contract
Job responsibilities
- Provide visible clinical and operational leadership to the ward
- Ensure safe, effective and compassionate care to patients
- Oversee speciality patient flow and coordinate planned admissions
- Ensure safe and timely delivery of SACT
- Work collaboratively with the Matron, medical teams and wider Multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
- Registered Nurse
- SACT passport and competence
- Significant post registration experience in haem/onc
- Leadership certificate (desirable)
- Chemotherapy course or equivalent specialist cancer qualification (desirable)
- Demonstrate ward leadership at band 6 or above (desirable)