Deputy Sister/charge nurse

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join the innovative OTC @ Home Service at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. The successful candidate will demonstrate their excellent clinical skills and commitment to high-quality patient care within a dynamic team, providing vital treatments and support to patients in their homes and the OTC. This role requires a passionate nurse with haematology/oncology experience and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post registration experience required.
• Experience in community nursing is necessary.
• Current valid driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation of nursing care.
• Leadership and supervision of team in absence of Charge Nurse.
• Travel to patients' homes to provide SACT.

Skills

Clinical experience in haematology/oncology nursing

Excellent clinical skills in nursing care

Commitment to treating individuals with dignity

Education

Valid NMC registration

Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent

SACT trained

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Deputy Sister/charge nurse

Information:

This job is now closed

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a band 6 Deputy sister/charge nurse to join the current team OTC @ Home Service. This will provide treatments to patients in their own home as well as working some shifts on the Osborne Treatment Centre (OTC) at the LRI.

The successful candidate will be joining an established team with a record of excellence and innovative practices. The department provides outpatient treatment, triage assessment and follow up care for patients with Haematological and Oncological conditions.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse with clinical experience within haematology/oncology nursing. You will be able to demonstrate excellent clinical skills in Haematology/Oncology nursing care and have a passion for this specialty. Knowledge and skills in the safe administration of SACT, care of CVAD'S and other associated supportive treatments is essential.

You will be expected to work as part of a team as well as autonomously. Also on call on a rota basis is required once competence in apheresis is obtained.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidence based nursing care to a group of patients.
• Leadership and supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the caring process.
• Deputise and take charge of the given area regularly in the absence of the Sister / Charge Nurse who has 24hour accountability and responsibility.
• Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
• Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the ward team.

Actively contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families.Act as a role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

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

Job responsibilities

• Travel to patients homes in order to give SACT (systemic anti-cancer treatment)
• Able to take blood tests and observations in the patient's homes and facilitate review when bloods back in order to keep patients out of hospital
• As this is a fairly new service be able to contribute with ideas to further progress the service
• Work as part of a team to ensure best care and comminication to patients
• Able to work on OTC at times when not required on home visits
• Embrace and be competent and safe with 'single check' of treatments within the role out of the hospital

Person Specification

• Minimum of 3 years post registration experience
• Development of multi disciplinary working practices

Both

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
• Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
• SACT trained
• Current valid driving license
• Valid NMC registration
• Community nursing experience

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.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust