Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust as a Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse in the OTC @ Home Service. Provide essential care to patients with haematological and oncological conditions, developing innovative practices in a supportive team environment. This role combines home treatments and on-site shifts at the Osborne Treatment Centre.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated nurse with clinical experience.
• Demonstrates clinical skills in Haematology/Oncology care.
• Passion for the specialty required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Lead and supervise others in caring for patients.
• Deputise for the Sister/Charge Nurse when needed.

Skills

Clinical experience in haematology/oncology nursing

Excellent clinical skills in Haematology/Oncology care

Knowledge of safe SACT administration

CVAD care

Supportive treatments

Job description

We are seeking a Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join the current OTC @ Home Service team. This role involves providing treatments to patients in their own homes, as well as working some shifts at the Osborne Treatment Centre (OTC) at the LRI.

The successful candidate will join an established team known for excellence and innovative practices. The department offers outpatient treatment, triage assessment, and follow-up care for patients with Haematological and Oncological conditions.

We seek an enthusiastic and motivated nurse with clinical experience in haematology/oncology nursing. The candidate should demonstrate excellent clinical skills in Haematology/Oncology care and have a passion for this specialty. Knowledge of safe SACT administration, CVAD care, and supportive treatments is essential.

The role involves working as part of a team and independently. On-call duties on a rota basis are required once competence in apheresis is achieved.

1. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for patients.
2. Lead and supervise others in caring for patients.
3. Deputise and take charge of the area in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse, who has 24-hour accountability.
4. Contribute to maintaining high standards of nursing care.
5. Participate in clinical leadership and management of the ward team.

Contribute to service improvement and quality of care to meet patient and family needs.

Act as a role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing, and supporting students and learners. Participate in education, development, and mentorship of staff.

Our strategy for 2023-2030 focuses on four primary goals:

• High-quality care for all
• A great place to work
• Partnerships for impact
• Research and education excellence

We are committed to embedding health equality in all we do, actively reducing healthcare disparities through community partnerships.

Our values are:

• Compassionate
• Proud
• Inclusive
• One team

This is an exciting time to contribute to our future, building on our strengths and focusing on areas for greater impact.

About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Hannah Tiltman
Job title: Lead Nurse Ambulatory Haematology
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]