Senior Staff Nurse/Clinical Sister - Lawrence Ward

NHS; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Gillingham is seeking a Senior Staff Nurse/Clinical Sister for Lawrence Ward. This role requires leadership skills and a commitment to providing high-quality care in a dynamic environment. Candidates should be NMC registered with experience in acute settings and possess strong communication abilities. Joining our team means contributing to our mission of exceptional patient care while advancing your career.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess the SACT Passport unless applying for a developmental post.
• At least 18 months post-registration experience in an acute setting.
• Experience in a haematology or oncology setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical leadership skills in the ward.
• Manage and assess a caseload of patients.
• Ensure effective communication between patients and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage a caseload

Ability to work under pressure

Education

1st level degree in Nursing or related subject

NMC Registered Nurse

Evidence of Level 7 study

Advanced Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Senior Staff Nurse/Clinical Sister - Lawrence Ward

Division: Cancer and Core Clinical Services

Care Group: Cancer and Access

Band: 6

Following the re-structure of our cancer nursing team we are able to offer developmental SACT training posts for nurses wishing to pursue a career in haemato-oncology nursing.

In addition we are also seeking experienced, motivated and self driven band 6 nurses to join our cancer nursing team on the haemato-oncology ward at Medway Hospital, sharing our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People ensuring our Trust becomes the first choice for patients and staff.

Main duties of the job

• For the band 6 post the successful applicant will possess the SACT Passport
• For the developmental band 6 post the successful candidate will have a minimum of 18mths post qualification experience in an acute setting
• All applicants must demonstrate strong leadership qualities and organisational skills, and be motivated to support the senior sister and act as a role model for junior members of the team.
• You will be able to coordinate the ward, working under your own initiative, prioritising your workload providing safe nursing care.
• You will gain skills through audits and management of a small team of staff.
• You will have the ability to plan, document, deliver and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for patients in a responsible and efficient way
• To develop a greater awareness and understanding of the needs of patients with cancer and the different treatment modalities administered within the unit.
• To develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of managing a shift confidently.
• We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
• To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team please contact us for more information and apply today.

About us

Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of the Best of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time

We strive to deliver the highest quality of care to all patient, always striving to put the patients first.

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients.

Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:

B - Bold

E - Every person counts

S - Sharing and open

T - Together

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families.

Job responsibilities

Provide strong clinical leadership skills, supporting, energising, inspiring and empowering others in pursuit of a shared vision to ensure the effective leadership of the ward

To assist and support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in the establishment of an efficient working environment, making the most effective and efficient use of staff, supplies and services

Assesses patients, plans, implements care, provides specialist advice and maintains associated records

Working autonomously to manage a caseload of patients, acting as a lead assuming responsibility and accountability for assessing, implementing and evaluating care for the designated clinical area

Undertake and support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in setting and auditing nursing standards in the department, including the implementation of improvement recommendations

To take an active role in risk assessment, supporting implementation of strategies to minimise risk. Ensuring incidents and near misses are reported, through promoting a no blame culture

To create an environment that fosters good communication between patient and health care professionals, that meets individuals needs

Be an effective communicator and be a role model in liaising with the community and other members of the health care team

Assess the need for, plan, and implement suitable induction and staff development programmes for nursing staff in conjunction with the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse within the clinical area to ensure effective care of all patients

Assist the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse to ensure that all students and newly appointed staff have identified mentors / preceptors

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse
• 1st level degree in Nursing or related subject
• SACT passport (unless applying for developmental post)
• Evidence of Level 7 study
• Advanced Communication skills or equivalent

Values Based Question

• How do you demonstrate respect and dignity?

Experience

• At least 12 months preceptorship
• At least 18 months post registration experience in an acute setting
• Demonstratable experience of taking charge a ward, including allocation of safe staffing
• Experience of mentoring students and supervising unqualified staff
• Experience of working under pressure and demonstratable coping strategies
• Experience of caring for patients receiving palliative and/or End of Life Care
• At least 12 months in a haematology, oncology or palliative care setting

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Awareness of clinical governance and risk management issues
• Demonstrate self-awareness and critical reflection
• Ability to prioritise workload and escalate appropriately through the correct channels
• Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information
• Ability to administer SACT (unless developmental post)
• Ability to undertake pre-SACT assessments and new patient information sessions (unless developmental post)
• Awareness of the current clinical and professional issues within Cancer Nursing
• Awareness of the ACCEND Framework
• Experience of managing the SACT hotline to give safe and effective advice to patients receiving SACT
• Knowledge of the Acute Oncology Service and its benefits

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum/pro rata