Sister / Charge Nurse

The Christie NHS FT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a Band 6 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to lead a team in delivering high-quality patient-centered care. The ideal candidate will have oncology experience and a passion for staff development. Responsibilities include supervising shifts, fostering a supportive environment, and managing junior staff. This position offers competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement. If you're an enthusiastic leader committed to patient care, this role is for you.

Benefits

Complimentary therapy service

Access to discounted on-site massage

Free and confidential counselling support

Qualifications

• Experience as an experienced nurse, preferably in oncology.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience.
• Ability to mentor and support junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise shifts while delivering high quality care.
• Advocate for patients and exercise clinical judgement.
• Support the Ward Manager in management tasks.

Skills

Ability to deliver a high quality of care

Leadership Skills

Understanding of need for evidence-based practice

Education

Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies

Post Registration Certificate in Cancer or equivalent

Teaching & assessing certificate or equivalent

Management Course

Job description

Are you highly motivated, enthusiastic with excellent communication skills?

Are you looking for a job where you can lead and motivate the staff to provide high quality patient focused care?

If so, this could be the perfect job for you!

The successful candidate will be an experienced nurse preferably with oncology experience with the vision and passion to help optimise high quality patient care.

As a team leader you would bring a positive attitude and foster a supportive, friendly and encouraging work environment.

As a Band 6 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse it is expected that you will play an active role in the development of the team, and be willing to take on managerial duties, whilst supporting the ward manager. The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you will be expected to work as part of a team as well as using your own initiative and will be positively encouraged to recognise and develop service improvement.

Main duties of the job

To coordinate and supervise a shift, communicating effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality evidence-based care to patients.

To advocate for patients and exercise clinical judgement about patients' needs in terms of plans and long-term goals.

To communicate openly with the team at safety huddles, cascading important information that impacts the team / patient care.

To participate fully in the day to day running of the ward.

You would be responsible for supporting the senior sister in the management of the clinical area and supporting junior staff.

Ensuring the ward is safely staffed, complete return to work interviews, supporting junior staff to develop their skills and confidence in caring for patients.

You will be responsible for a small group of staff of your own which you will take charge and ensure their annual professional development review is completed and their essential training is up to date.

About us

Ward 4 is a friendly, welcoming and supportive team.

We are always looking to improve the unit for our patients and colleagues, so welcome any new and exciting ideas to improve.

We promote a healthy work-life balance. The trust offers a complimentary therapy service where you can access discounted on-site massage, chiropody and reiki therapy. We understand that cancer care is a challenging field, but our friendly team work closely together to adopt a supportive culture. The trust also offers free and confidential counselling support.

We are dedicated to our staff development and invest in your career development with access to further education and secondment opportunities for your progression.

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

To deputise for and support the Ward Manager

Provide management support for the junior staff and act as mentor to designated staff

Assess, plan and implement clinical care and maintain associated patient records

To organise daily work schedule ensuring appropriate and effective skill mix and deployment of staff for appropriate patient needs

To have an awareness of the staff and non staff budget

Be aware of Health and Safety issues and ensure relevant risk assessments are undertaken.

Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy, investigating speedily and compassionately

Ensure all trust policies and procedures are adhered to and new ones implemented as necessary

Regularly liaise and report to Department Manager/Senior Nursing team on unit affairs and staff development.

Ensure each designated staff member participates in a personal development plan and act to maximise the potential of others

Assist in nursing recruitment process when required

Take a progressive approach to the management of short and long-term sickness/absence in collaboration with the Department manager/Senior Nursing team

TRAINING & EDUCATION

Complete the Ward Introductory Pack and Preceptor pack

Complete relevant in-house level 1 and 2 I.V. training programmes and ensure regular updates

Participate and undertake research and audit which will influence practice

To be up to date in all IV training programs including annual updates and competent in all areas of clinical practice including assessment of critically ill patient and competent in performing ECGs

Attend all mandatory study days

PROFESSIONAL

Act as a resource giving advice and support to nursing staff regarding emergency admissions and associated issues

Liaise closely with the medical team and other members of the MDT in respect of patient care promoting the highest standard of care

To develop and maintain a professional interest in all aspects of nursing and associated research

To highlight areas of improvement/development within the department and undertake relevant projects

Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour

PERSONAL

Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship.

Show professional and courteous manner whilst practicing excellent communication skills at all levels

To show respect for members of the team and endorse the ward philosophy of giving mutual support.

Being aware of ones own limitations, maintain confidentiality and adherence to NMC Professional Code of Conduct

Cooperate in own performance review by indicating learning goals and support needs.

Actively seek mentorship / supervision to enable reflection and development within the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies
• Post Registration Certificate in Cancer or equivalent
• Teaching & assessing certificate or equivalent
• Management Course

Experience

• Oncology experience or emergency care
• Managerial Experience

Skills

• Ability to deliver a high quality of care
• Understanding of need for evidence-based practice
• Leadership Skills

Knowledge

• Committed to own personal professional development and that of all ward staff

Values

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

• Team player
• Flexible to work shifts

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 yearper annum pro rata