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We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Band 7, Ward Manager/Charge Nurse for Wiltshaw ward at the Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Trust. The ward consists in 17 rooms, providing specialist facilities for the care of haemato-oncology and medical patients. The post holder will work alongside with a vast team to support the full development of the nursing staff in caring for patients with haematological malignancies as well as other oncological malignancies.

Collaborative work between the candidate and the Matron for Private Care and other nursing leaders will enable the ward to maintain a safe and quality environment, where vital skills as Systematic Anti-Cancer Treatment administration, Stem Cell administration including new treatments within cellular therapy field are priorities.

The successful candidate will be an haemato-oncology nurse with proven leadership skills and the vision and passion to help develop the service and optimise high quality patient care.

We are looking for a strong clinical leader with good collaborative skills who is enthusiastic about enhancing patient care through service improvement.

To create and maintain a safe, therapeutic clinical environment for all

patients and their families who come to Wiltshaw Ward.

To co-ordinate all functions and activities proactively within Wiltshaw, working closely with Matron and other Sisters

To manage resources of clinical area within budgetary limitations e.g. Finance, equipment and staff (including temporary staff)

To provide strong clinical leadership to the nursing and health care support workers that is motivating, supportive and sets clear boundaries resulting in a high quality safe patient care.

Working closely with School of Nursing and Practice Educators team to support a clinical learning environment that enables nursing staff to develop professionally and promotes the use of evidence in practice.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Manage a co-ordinated nursing service in liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team maximising high quality patient care.

To maintain clinical credibility through practice and to utilise the findings of nursing research and evidence based care to optimise high quality patient care.

To undertake first level assessment of the needs of the patient and family. Planning, delivering and evaluating their care throughout their stay from admission to discharge/transfer including complex care packages e.g. discharge of a terminally ill patient. To be a clinical expert in the specialties that relate to the ward ( surgical and medical oncology)

To actively manage the patients clinical stay to ensure that the length of in-patient stay is not any longer than necessary. To liaise with the relevant Private Patient (and NHS) Services Admissions Department with regard to length of in-patient stay, proposed treatment timetables and discharge planning.

Be involved in the direct delivery of skilled and specialized nursing care involving complex physical skills, e.g. IV drug administration, administration of cytotoxic drugs and cellular therapy as well as bone marrow transplants, etc

For further information please refer to the job description & person specification

• Qualification in oncology or speciality; Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• First Level management qualification and/or experience in clinical management.
• Masters (level 7) Qualification or working towards; Haematology module

• Post registration experience in adult oncology in a haematology setting;
• Experience in the management of oncology patients
• Experience in SACT administration
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management
• Experience of Intravenous Drug Administration
• Competent in the administration of Haematopoietic Stem Fresh and Frozen Cell;
• SACT Assessor
• IV Assessor
• Haematopoietic Stem Fresh and Frozen Cell Assessor

• Evidence of good leadership qualities including delegation and co-ordination of teams.
• Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives and incorporation of cultural values into practice.
• Ability to manage conflict situations
• Ability to innovate and manage change.

• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service (e.g. shift work) and participate in hospital cover on a rotation basis in 'out of hours' periods
• Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role

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.