Job summary
- Main area
- Haematology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 216-CB-M6698415
- Employer
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Birch Day Case Unit, Level 8, Derriford Hospital
- Town
- Plymouth
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Unit Manager/ Lead Apheresis Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
To provide Clinical Nurse Management, Clinical Leadership and expertise in all aspects of service delivery within sphere of responsibility
To continue to provide leadership and guidance in working towards an amalgamated service both in the short and long term.
The post holder, with support from the Matron, will ensure that high standards are developed, implemented, evaluated and maintained, with required change planned in accordance with the framework of Clinical Governance.
To lead by example, acting as a role model to all members of the nursing team, leading care teams and creating a positive learning environment. To deploy and supervise all nursing staff effectively.
Acts as an expert resource on Nursing care of patients within the specialities and holds a key role in the multidisciplinary team.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
Responsibility for the provision of nursing care to Haematology Day Case Unit. Delegated responsibility for the management of the pay and non-pay budget within sphere of responsibility. Responsible for recruitment from Health Care Assistant up to and including Band 6 Nurses.
Working within the JACIE and HTA standards providing leadership with Apheresis. This role includes competency, education and providing high standard of care within Birch Day Case Unit.
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Managing and developing the nursing resource across Birch Day Case Unit
- Organising Birch Day Case, to provide individualised patient care.
- Ensuring staff work within national and locally agreed policies and procedures.
- Compiling, implementation and evaluation of philosophies of care, ensuring support for the patient and his/her family and all staff members.
- Leading the implementation of policies such as Essence of Care, as per Trust/National guidelines
- Working closely with consultants, Matron, Triage nurse and bed management teams to manage the demand of emergency admissions.
- Manage all aspects of recruitment and retention of staff, including sickness and absence, appraisals and staff training in line with Trust policies.
- Development of policies and planning of specialist/new services either as part of the multi-disciplinary clinical/management team, or where appropriate as individual lead.
- Working closely with the Service line management team in responsibility to play an active role in service development and achievement of specialty-based targets.
- Planning off-duty rotas to make effective use of staff.
- Being responsible as the delegated budget holder for efficient and effective usage of the available resources, working within budget and identifying savings with support from the Matron.
- Maintains and develops specialist protocols and policies for specialist area of care.
- Be a member of relevant professional association and attend regional/national meetings and conferences.
- Participates in clinical research and audit and contributes to development of knowledge within field of expertise.
- Supports and advises junior staff who wish to undertake audit and research.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Proven evidence of post registration CPD / Post registration qualification in (appropriate area of speciality or professional proven knowledge supplemented by specialist demonstrable experience and short courses to degree / masters level equivalent FHEQ Level 6 /7
Desirable criteria
- To have or working towards a MSc/ master’s qualification
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to explain the requirement to balance clinical caseload
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of health care professionals, on a variety of complex and sensitive issues which require
Desirable criteria
- Cellular therapy reinfusion competency • Chemotherapy competency • Risk assessments- DATIX • Demonstrable experience in cannulation and venepuncture
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
- Proven post registration demonstrable experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or in Bone marrow Transplant unit
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sharon Raymond
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01752 432492
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