Deputy Ward Manager

jobs24.co.uk; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cancer care seeks a passionate Deputy Ward Manager for their chemotherapy treatment unit. This vital role involves assessing, planning, and implementing patient care while providing clinical leadership to junior staff. The ideal candidate will have extensive oncology experience and strong leadership abilities, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in cancer treatment, where your skills will directly impact the lives of patients and their families. If you are motivated to drive change and support nursing developments, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive oncology experience with completed SACT UKONs Passport.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and planning care for patients in the chemotherapy unit.
• Supervising junior staff and supporting patient care initiatives.

Skills

Oncology Experience

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Change Management

Education

SACT UKONs Passport

Nursing Qualification

Job description

Main Duties of the Deputy Ward Manager:

1. Responsible for safely assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care to patients attending the department.
2. To offer the patient and families advice to manage toxicities and symptoms related to their treatment and support to address their holistic needs.
3. The post holder will supervise junior staff and participate in the teaching and assessing of pre and post registration students.
4. To offer advice, support and education to clinical teams across the trust where appropriate.
5. Act as a link nurse in key nursing roles to ensure the safe delivery of the SACT service.
6. This post holder will provide clinical leadership to support the delivery of evidence-based patient-centered care.
7. Act as a role model demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership to others.
8. They will take responsibility for the Quality Management of their designated areas with a specific emphasis on Infection Control, leading a Nurse Led Service, and Patient Safety.
9. Manage local resolution of patient concerns and complaints.
10. Escalate risk/issues and effectively action to minimize future risks.
11. Deputise in the absence.
12. To develop patient pathways and be responsible for developing the SACT nursing service.
13. To participate in quality improvement initiatives within the division. Lead clinical audits.

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate for a Deputy Ward Manager who will be based in the chemotherapy treatment unit, CCCL. This position is for a Band 6 at 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with the possibility of Saturday working.

The individual should have extensive oncology experience and have completed the SACT UKONs Passport. Be able to demonstrate good leadership skills. You would also be required to deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager and complete managerial duties. We are looking to recruit highly motivated individuals with excellent organization, communication skills, and the ability to lead and drive change. The post holder will be supporting staff and patients within an outpatient environment and play a major role in supporting the ward manager in future nursing developments.

We're here to deliver the best cancer care to the people we serve and we're looking for applications from those who share that commitment and our values: Being Kind, Empowered, Responsible, and Inclusive.

If you want to be part of a fantastic team and help support the Trust with our vision for providing the best cancer care in the country, then we want to hear from you.

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of three specialist cancer centres in England. With 1,800 specialist staff and three sites, we are one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment. The Trust has a unique multi-site care model serving the 2.4 million population across Cheshire and Merseyside and is consistently rated by patients as one of the best performing hospitals. Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment, and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do. Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.