Haematology Day Case Deputy ward Manager

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Detailed job description and main 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 non-clinical 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 non-clinical 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.

Person specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NMC Registration
• Chemotherapy trained
• SSSA qualification
• Continuing professional development
• IV Trained

Desirable criteria

• Leadership/management training
• Teaching qualification
• Venepuncture and cannulation trained

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience in haematology
• Link role or project work
• Able to manage a team
• Problem solving skills
• Supervision of non-registered staff and newly qualified nurses

Desirable criteria

• Audit or research experience
• Experience in implementing change into clinical practice

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• Awareness of local and national initiatives

Planning and Organisation

Essential criteria

• Prioritise workload
• Time management skills
• Respond to challenging situations

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 the 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.

Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro-rata basis for part-time workers.

Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are 'at risk' of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

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Consent:

• Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts.
• Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post may be subject to a DBS check which incurs a cost dependent on the level of check required (£49.50 for enhanced and £21.50 for standard).

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Applicant requirements:

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.