Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, Band 6

Job overview

Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, Band 6- Avening ward/ Oncology Outpatients

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Oncology registered nurse to work as a Band 6 Sister/Charge nurse in our Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment unit on Avening ward at Cheltenham General hospital.

We are looking for an enthusiastic motivated SACT trained nurse who is clinically competent in all areas of caring for patients undergoing cancer treatment.

The post holder will regularly take charge of the unit/patients and take responsibility for ensuring the coordination and direct provision of high standard care and specific SACT treatment for each patient.

To act as a deputy to the ward manager and assist with the organisation and management of the ward/department. This includes, co-ordinating the department and assisting with planning for the week ahead, safe staffing levels, liaising with the bookings team etc.

To demonstrate and facilitate others to develop the necessary skills and experience in ward/department management and provide leadership in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

Main duties of the job

See attached job description

- Maintain and contribute to the development of standards of practice, conduct or decision making in conjunction with lead staff.

- Ensure a smart, professional image that enhances the public perception of the Trust, and the professionalism of its staff is portrayed.

- To support the ward manager in the running of the ward including ensuring safe staffing .

- Assist the ward manager with appraisals, sickness and performance management in line with trust policies and procedures.

- Comply with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), Manual Handling, clinical equipment competency, risk management, Data Protection Acts and patient confidentiality at all times. This will include demonstrating compliance with the terms of all safeguarding policies and processes relevant to the safeguarding of adults and children in the care of GHNHSFT and to undergo regular mandatory training concerned with safeguarding matters.

- Report near misses and untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or medicine administration errors as detailed in the departmental and Trust protocols. Assist lead staff in investigating incidents as required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

- Registered Adult Nurse with current registration status with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and able to meet the revalidation requirements with appropriate teaching/assessing qualification and significant post- registration experience.

- To have knowledge and understanding to be able to act as a resource and support the nursing team to provide high quality, evidence-based care.

- Has relevant knowledge to be able to assist with the co-ordination of staff training to ensure a high professional standard in all aspects of patient care.

- To work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

- Relevant acute nursing experience in Oncology/Haematology.

- Recognised Nursing Degree or equivalent.

- Evidence of post-registration qualification.

- SACT qualification and experience with administering SACT and being able to advise patients on side/effects treatment.

- Excellent organizational, line management, interpersonal and leadership skills.

- A willingness to develop knowledge and skill is essential.

- Demonstrate proven change management skills.

- An ability to perform clinical skills with dexterity.

- Knowledge of clinical governance, policy and procedure.

- IT skills which can be built upon to incorporate the use of hospital administration, information and training systems

- Organization and time management skills.

- Demonstrate a clear understanding of Safeguarding policies and procedures.

It is encouraged that you contact Cat or the team on Avening ward for further information and to arrange an informal visit before the interview date.

Please email Cat on [email protected] OR

Call Avening on 03004223656 and ask to speak to the B6 on duty.

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.