Ward Manager - Cell Collection Centre

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK seeks a nursing professional with expertise in apheresis to provide world-class healthcare. The role requires first level registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council and extensive clinical experience. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for effective patient care and documentation. Opportunities for personal development and a commitment to diversity are emphasized. In this position, flexibility in working patterns will be required.

Benefits

Personal development opportunities

Support for application completion

Qualifications

• Proof of teaching or assessment qualifications such as ENB 998 or NVQ A1/A2 is required.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills for multi-professional communication.
• Experience working as an autonomous clinical practitioner is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full range of nursing duties including documentation.
• Present clinical information to diverse audiences.
• Interpret complex health policy documents.

Skills

Expert clinical experience in apheresis

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Management experience in healthcare

IT and information systems skills

Education

First level registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)

Evidence of knowledge and experience to master's level

Job description

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Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

For more information about this role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for this post.

Person Specification

Training and Qualification

• First level registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience to master's level
• Training and education experience within the apheresis speciality
• Teaching/assessment qualification such as ENB 998, Mentorship in Practice, NVQ A1/A2

Experience

• Expert clinical experience and expertise in apheresis at Band 6 or above, specifically in peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) and donor lymphocyte cell (DLC) collection
• Expert proficiency in IV cannulation and blood sampling
• Understanding and experience of regulatory and accredited requirements and registrations relevant to stem cell collection and health care provision (CQC, HTA, JACIE)
• Management experience in a patient-facing healthcare setting
• Experience working as autonomous clinical practitioner
• Competent in intravenous (IV) medication and blood product administration
• IT and information systems skills including Microsoft Office suite

Communication & Relationship Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to present relevant clinical information to a multi-professional audience
• Evidence of negotiating and influencing skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skill

Analytical & Judgemental Skills

• Ability to read, digest and interpret complex documents including European and National legislation, Department of Health policies and guidance
• Ability to interpret and present data in appropriate formats
• Ability to process specialist and complex information and present appropriately
• Problem solving skills with the ability to make well-informed decisions on a continuous basis

Physical Skills

• Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties, including clinical skills and documentation
• Ability to work for moderate periods on a computer
• Able to manage periods of concentration and pressured work
• Ability to travel as required to meetings locally and nationally
• Flexibility in working patterns and practices; long days and weekend working required

Other Requirements

• Flexible and adaptable
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Caring and compassionate
• Enthusiastic and well-motivated
• Professional
• Ability to work autonomously

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.

Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.

Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Communication regarding your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.

Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application

NUH provides application completion support and interview preparation support. Please book onto our sessions: Support for NUH Job Applications.

If you are aged 16 or 17 and applying for a role that is more than 20 hours a week, please be aware that you will be asked to commence an Apprenticeship within the Trust alongside your role, as long as there is a suitable apprenticeship standard available. For more details visit School leaving age - GOV.UK www.gov.uk

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.

International Recruitment: If you are applying for a role with us from outside of the UK then please read the guidance on applying for a health or social care job in the UK from abroad.

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Consent:

• Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
• Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post may be subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£49.50 for enhanced and £21.50 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service check if it is required (by deduction from first month's pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Ward Manager - Cell Collection Centre (PDF, 317.8KB)
• Person Specification - Ward Manager (PDF, 188.2KB)
• Mindful Employer (PDF, 242.5KB)
• Equality and Diversity (PDF, 122.3KB)
• Equal Opportunities (PDF, 57.4KB)
• Disability Confidence Scheme (PDF, 51.0KB)
• Rehabilitation of Ex Offenders (PDF, 106.0KB)