Oncology and Haematology Outpatient Deputy Nurse

Oncology and Haematology Outpatient Deputy Nurse

The closing date is 16 July 2026

Co-ordinate a team to ensure the delivery of effective nursing care to patients and their families reflecting the UHD Values. Deputize for the Ward Manager as and when required. Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision. Provides clinical and managerial leadership to healthcare support and reception staff. Assist in leading and monitoring the performance and work of the Nursing Team.

Interview:
July 23rd.

• Act as an effective role model for all staff.
• Deliver specialised care in keeping with the needs and wishes of patients and their families.
• Provide leadership and demonstrate a high quality of clinical care and practice.
• Liaise with other health care professionals regarding the needs of patients and implement appropriate action.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with current practice.
• Monitor and organise Bookwise and authorise room bookings for the jigsaw.
• Facilitate effective patient care in the outpatient setting.
• Assist in the setting of clinical standards within the UHD trust to improve the quality of patient care.
• Actively participate in the clinical governance agenda and use this as a base for improving standards of care.
• Facilitate a progressive learning environment for all grades of staff to raise standards of professionalism and contribute to the development of nursing.
• Ensure IT training and use of different programmes are accessed safely in accordance with clinical governance.
• Report all complaints and untoward occurrences.
• Be aware of and comply with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, Midwives & Health Visitors.

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. Some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer service-specific questions  a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute.

Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions. UHD has active networks including Women s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes. AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Take responsibility for the team and take charge of the ward in the absence of the person who has continued responsibility. Plan, organise and deploy staff according to competencies and workload in order to meet patient needs. Participate in the management and development of the outpatients, sharing information and ideas that promote quality and value. Recruit, retain and motivate a team with the right mix of skills to provide optimum care to patients and their families.

Conduct and participate in appraisals / performance review programmes in accordance with ward / unit / hospital policy. Provide access to counselling and psychological support for team members, patients and their families to create a caring environment. Act as a mentor and facilitator for nursing staff within the clinical area. Act as a preceptor, assessor, mentor for students, registered staff and non-professional staff.

• 2 years experience
• NMC registration
• teaching experience

• salt trained
• able to access PICC lines, Hickman lines and Portacaths
• cannulation and venepuncture
• ECGs
• audits

• ability to lead a team
• problem solving approach
• listening and counselling

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.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust