Sister​/Charge Nurse

Main duties of the job

You will work together with the oncology and haematology team to deliver an outstanding patient focused service for patients having all aspects of systemic anti-cancer treatment.

You will demonstrate good organizational skills, ability to take charge and lead the team with support of the senior leadership team. You will be expected to assess and develop junior staff through mentoring, learning and appraisals. You will be mindful of standards at all times and if you have concerns you will know how to manage them or to raise them to the senior team.

You will be working closely with the other unit leaders to manage the unit. In this position you will communicate effectively, listen to staff and ensure their views are heard. You will support your senior sister by making decisions and plans for the development of the suite and be able to present a united, cohesive voice as a senior member of the team.

You will be part of the senior team overseeing the daily running and management of the SACT day unit. This includes liaising with the pharmacy, scheduling, CNS & consultant teams to ensure patients receive high quality care.

• SACT accredited course
• Leadership, experience of managing a team
• SACT administration
• IV administration
• Management of central lines cannulation & venepuncture
• Administration of blood products
• Knowledge of cytotoxic policy
• Evidence of being caring and compassionate with a good understanding of managing patients with complex needs.
• Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
• Intrathecal Chemotherapy skills
• Post registration qualification in oncology/haematology nursing
• Governance experience or understanding of governance
• Leading a team in cancer care
• Practice assessor/ supervisor
• Advanced communication skills

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.

£39,959 to £48,117 a yearper annum pro rata if part time