Haematology Day Case Deputy ward Manager

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a dedicated Registered Nurse to take on the role of Deputy Ward Manager in a leading Haematology team. This position requires significant haematology experience and managerial skills to support the clinical team in delivering high-quality patient care. The deputy will lead daily operations, oversee direct clinical care, and enhance governance within the ward.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with significant haematology experience.
• Ability to manage a team and supervise non-registered staff.
• Experience in implementing change into clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Act as the deputy to the ward manager, completing managerial roles like rota completion.
• Provide regular direct clinical care, administration of medications and chemotherapy.
• Support implementation of clinical and non-clinical governance.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Clinical governance

Education

NMC Registration

Chemotherapy trained

IV Trained

Leadership/management training

Teaching qualification

Venepuncture and cannulation trained

Job description

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Haematology Day Case Deputy ward Manager

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Nurse with significant haematology experience to join our friendly and committed Clinical Haematology team as the Deputy ward Manager. The Centre for Clinical Haematology is a nationally recognised centre of excellence for the treatment of haematological malignancies covering a large geographical area. The department is currently open from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 8-4 on Saturday's including bank holidays.

This role will include working alongside the current unit manager and team of deputies to lead and support the day case and outpatient team to provide an excellent high-quality service for our haematology patients.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will act as Deputy to the unit Manager they will be required to:

Act as the deputy to the ward manager, completing managerial roles such as, return to work discussions, sickness monitoring, rota completion.

Be an effective leader and role model.

Will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care, administration of medications and chemotherapy.

Support the implementation of both clinical and non-clinical governance.

Work flexibly as a member of the team to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved.

Ensure high quality, evidence-based care is offered to patients and, in collaboration with the ward manager identify the common issues which affect the quality of care, devising clear action plans to address any shortcomings ensuring agreed action is undertaken.

In collaboration with the ward manager, ensure that the patient has a satisfactory experience by evaluating patient processes and redesigning the pathway of care.

Improve and maintain standards of essential (basic) nursing care by using tools such as clinical audits.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Job responsibilities

During regular clinical sessions, act as a role model and teacher, working alongside other staff including visiting all patients in the ward in the absence of the Ward manager

Work with the Ward manager to identify hazards relating to clinical and nonclinical risks and undertake identified risk assessments. Ensure that junior staff also see this as important by maintaining a culture which will support the delivery of both clinical and nonclinical governance within the ward or department.

Along with the Ward manager support the ward or department team in completing appropriate risk assessments and develop action plans accordingly in order to provide a safe environment for the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Ensure that all nursing documentation is regularly and appropriately reviewed and updated with changes implemented.

Please see attached Job Description for details.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

• NMC Registration
• Chemotherapy trained
• IV Trained
• Leadership/management training
• Teaching qualification
• Venepuncture and cannulation trained

Experience

• Significant experience in haematology
• Link role or project work
• Able to manage a team
• Supervision of non registered staff and newly qualified nurses
• Audit or research experience
• Experience in implementing change into clinical practice

Analytical and Judgement Skills

• Ability to problem solve
• Able to identify own learning needs and those of junior staff members
• Assess, plan and deliver patient care
• Awareness of local and national initiatives

Planning and Organisation

• Respond to challenging situations

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.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts