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Job summary

Main area
Oncology
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Internal rotation, 12.5 hours shifts both days and nights. Weekend and Bank holidays. Night shifts are essential.)
Job ref
320-CDCS-3090
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 pro rata pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/07/2024 23:59
Interview date
06/08/2024

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Sister/Charge Nurse

Band 6

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

Ward 303 is looking for a compassionate, forward thinking, dynamic and visible leader to join the team as a Oncology Charge Nurse/ Sister. We are looking for an individual that is enthusiastic to drive change and improvement on an acute setting, leading the way with the advances in oncology care. 

You will be expected to ensure that professionalism and high standards of care are upheld at all times. 

Ward 303 is a diverse inpatient setting caring for acutely unwell Oncology and haematology patients admitted directly from the Combined Triage assessment assessment Unit, Medical Assessment Unit and the Emergency Department. We also take planned admissions for elective treatments such as Radioactive Iodine Treatment, specialised Radiotherapy, Drain insertions, RIG tube insertions. We also nurse patients who are nearing the end of their life, and those patients requiring complex symptom management. 

Applicants must hold a current NMC registration, and must be able to evidence demonstrable post registration experience. Leadership experience would be preferable however this will be an ongoing developmental area of the role.  Current knowledge and experience of oncology treatments including the administration of Chemotherapy is required.

 

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a compassionate individual that can demonstrate excellent communication skills and is committed to driving change forward. 

Applicants will need to be a visible, reliable, and flexible leader ensuring high standards of care are given at all times. 

Applicants would preferably already be competent in the administration of chemotherapy and Trained to triage the acutely unwell oncology patient, however ongoing training and support will be given. 

The successful candidate will be able to deputise for the Senior Sister in their absence.  They will be responsible for supporting the overall running of the ward including completing audits, improvement works, staff support and Rostering. 

They will be able to build professional working relationships and provide supportive management to the team. 

Closing date of applications: 23 July 2024

Interview date: 6 August 2024

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of ward and people management
  • NMC registration
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of undertaking appraisals and audits
  • Supporting new team members
  • Practice assessor trained

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Amy Frost
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07379078533
Additional information

Informal visits are welcome, please contact myself on the above telephone number. Or one of the sisters on 01332 788303

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Training Centre
Rehab Block
Level 3
Derby
Derbyshire
DE22 3NE
Telephone
01332 788466
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