Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - 84 OPD

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Main area: Ward 84 Outpatients - Haematology/Oncology
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 349-MCH-

Site: Oxford Road site
Town: Manchester
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 Per Annum (Pro Rata)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 17/03/:59

Job overview

The post holder will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients, supporting and guiding junior staff in the process. S/he will provide direct patient care and have detailed clinical knowledge of Oncology/Haematology conditions, including benign Haematology. Within the busy Oncology/Haematology department, the post holder will assist the senior Sister/Charge Nurses in ensuring that high standards of quality of care are delivered and maintained. The post holder will act as a positive role model within the department for staff, patients, and carers and will participate in the improving quality programme within the trust.

Main duties of the job

To support the ward manager in implementing education, training, and development strategies throughout the area for all staff groups. The role contributes to the improvement of standards of care through the development of the newly qualified workforce.

The role will include working within the Oncology/Haematology outpatient department - supporting clinics/managing the day case unit and supporting the Procedure list. The post holder will be competent in the clinical skills required for a Band 6 position within Oncology/Haematology outpatients and will be IV competent and proficient in Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT). Participating in audit and research, teaching, and supporting colleagues throughout changes in practice. In conjunction with the Ward Manager, they will ensure that the workforce is fit for purpose in terms of their roles and that individual competencies are reviewed to provide a safe, high-quality, and efficient service.

Delivery of and supporting staff in Appraisals, revalidation, mandatory training, preceptorship, and continuing professional development. They will contribute to the Trust education and development strategies, leading projects as designated by the Ward manager/Modern Matron.

Working for our organisation

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn and is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, we champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness, and driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits, and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at .
We're looking forward to hearing from you!

Person specification Qualifications

• Post basic evidence of study
• Evidence of Level 6 studies
• Qualified to function as mentor for pre-registration students
• Further study in relevant specialty
• Appropriate management or leadership courses

Experience

• Substantial relevant post-registration experience and within relevant clinical setting
• Evidence of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice
• Evidence of multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working
• Experience of clinical audit
• Experience of research activities

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
• Clinically competent in name clinical area/speciality
• Proven workload management of self and of others
• Proven ability to problem solve
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
• Effective organisational skills
• Good analytical and clinical decision-making skills
• Awareness of Clinical Governance process

Personal Attributes

• Motivated to personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues
• Treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect
• Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
• Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
• Enthusiasm and inspirational skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name: Joanne Hewitt
Job title: Ward Manager
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Additional information: Contactable by phone between the hours of 8-6 Monday - Friday