Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking an experienced oncology nurse to join our ward team. You will lead direct patient care, assess, plan, deliver and evaluate, while mentoring junior staff and supporting professional development.

You will liaise with the multidisciplinary team, uphold patient safety and quality governance, respond to feedback, and act as a positive role model to deliver compassionate, high‑quality care in a busy oncology service.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and relevant clinical education
• Post-registration oncology/SACT passport or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team and service users related to the specialty.
• Responsible for all aspects of patient care including assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation.
• Work with minimal supervision, taking charge of the unit on a regular basis.
• Act as an effective practitioner and supervise staff within the ward.
• Support junior staff in their clinical and professional education and development.
• Monitor safety and quality of care for patients with the Charge Nurse/Senior Sister.
• Incorporate patient feedback to maintain and improve care quality.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision-making

Teamwork

Mentoring

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

The postholder will be expected to consistently demonstrate behaviors aligned to the Trust's shared commitments, embedding compassion, inclusion, integrity and excellence in their day-to-day practice.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multidisciplinary team and service users related to the specialty.

To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery

and evaluation of direct patient care.

The post holder will work with minimal supervision, taking charge of the unit on a regular basis.

acting as an effective practitioner and will ensure the clinical and professional supervision of staff within the ward.

Proactively supporting junior staff in their clinical and professional education and development

To support the Charge Nurse/Senior Sister to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients.

To ensure a positive focused service incorporating patients' feedback to maintain and improve patient care.

To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Royal Free shared commitments

• oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

Education and professional qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and relevant clinical education
• Relevant post-registration oncology/SACT passport or equivalent experience

Experience

• Substantial post-registration experience at Band 5 level or equivalent
• Significant experience within cancer care, or a similar environment
• Experience caring for oncology or end of life patients
• Experience of supervising, supporting and developing junior nursing staff and students

Skills and aptitudes

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Able to priorities and manage a busy clinical environment safely and effectively
• Able to delegate appropriately while maintaining accountability for patient care
• Ability to mentor, coach and develop staff
• Demonstrates commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and clinical governance.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Strong organisational, time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage conflict and difficult situations professionally.

Personal qualities and attributes

• Positive attitude towards change, learning and service improvement.
• Confident, approachable and supportive clinical leader.
• Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of a busy oncology service
• Willing to challenge poor practice appropriately and advocate for patient safety.
• Respectful and inclusive, valuing patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Able to motivate and inspire the nursing team.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

£47,951 to £56,863 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS