Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - 84 OPD

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will provide clinical expertise and knowledge demonstrating a sound understanding of supporting CYP and families having Proton Beam Therapy and have detailed clinical knowledge of Oncology/Haematology conditions supporting and guiding junior staff in the process. Within the busy Oncology/Haematology department the post holder will also assist the senior Sister/Charge Nurses in ensuring that high standards of quality of care are delivered & maintained, utilising the protocols and treatment plans ensuring the correct guidance is followed. The post holder will act as a positive role model within the department for staff, patients, and carers and will participate in the improving quality programme within the trust.

Main duties of the job

To support the ward manager in implementing education, training and development strategies throughout the area for all staff groups. The role contributes to the improvement of standards to care through the development of the newly qualified workforce.

The role will include proton nurse liaison working within the Oncology/Haematology outpatient department supporting all the CYP and families having proton beam therapy- liaising with MDT's within RMCH, Christie and the CYP PTC and also supporting clinics/managing day case unit and supporting the procedure list. The post holder will be competent in the clinical skills required for a Band 6 position within Oncology/Haematology outpatients and will be IV competent and proficient in Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT). Participating in audit and research, teaching and supporting colleagues throughout changes in practice. In conjunction with the Ward Manager, they will ensure that the workforce is fit for purpose in terms of their roles and that individual competencies are reviewed to provide a safe, high quality and efficient service.

Delivery of and supporting staff in Appraisals, revalidation, mandatory training, preceptorship and continuing professional development. They will contribute to the Trust education and development strategies, leading projects as designated by the Ward manager/Modern Matron.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn and is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We're looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Post basic evidence of study
• Evidence of Level 6 studies
• Qualified to function as mentor for pre-registration students
• Further study in relevant specialty
• Appropriate management or leadership courses

Experience

• Substantial relevant post registration experience and within relevant clinical setting
• Evidence of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice
• Evidence of multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working
• Experience of clinical audit
• Experience of research activities

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
• Clinically competent in name clinical area/speciality
• Proven workload management of self and of others
• Proven ability to problem solve
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
• Effective organisational skills
• Good analytical and clinical decision making skills
• Awareness of Clinical Governance process

Personal Attributes

• Motivated to personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues
• Treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect
• Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
• Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
• Enthusiasm and inspirational skills

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.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata)