Junior Sister/Charge Nurse (Trevor Howell Day Unit)
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Due to promotions within the team, an exciting opportunity is open to join the Trevor Howell Day Unit team, to provide leadership to a team administering Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies & supportive treatments to day case oncology & lymphoma patients. In this role, you will be a professional role model, leading and coordinating the nursing team. Responsibilities include: Management and organisation of the day unit within the available resources in the absence of the Senior Sister. Safely coordinating the unit and ensuring education and training opportunities for all staff. Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual looking to develop managerial skills within the Trevor Howell Day Unit. The successful applicants will join a highly skilled specialist team that offers treatments including SACT and supportive therapies to patients with solid tumours as well as malignant haematological conditions. The candidate will have ideally completed a recognised SACT course, have experience in administering SACT, and possess venepuncture/cannulation skills. Management experience is desirable but not necessary as training and support will be provided. The post holder will be expected to provide and maintain high standards of care to our patients, meeting trust values, working autonomously as well as part of a cohesive team, and demonstrating the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for this patient group. You will need to be able to work well under pressure and cope with conflicting demands. If you are looking to develop your managerial and leadership skills, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse (Adult) Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy qualification Proof of study at level 6/7 or prepared to undertake level 6/7 study Skills
Cannulation and venepuncture Management of central venous access devices Evidence of leadership roles and skills Ability to prioritise own workload and that of other staff Attended a clinical leadership programme Evidence of implementing a change into practice Experience
Minimum of two years post-registration experience, of which at least 1 year should be within the speciality Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment Teaching and mentoring Evidence of audit or research project Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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. Salary: £44,806 to £53,134 per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata)
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St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Due to promotions within the team, an exciting opportunity is open to join the Trevor Howell Day Unit team, to provide leadership to a team administering Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies & supportive treatments to day case oncology & lymphoma patients. In this role, you will be a professional role model, leading and coordinating the nursing team. Responsibilities include: Management and organisation of the day unit within the available resources in the absence of the Senior Sister. Safely coordinating the unit and ensuring education and training opportunities for all staff. Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual looking to develop managerial skills within the Trevor Howell Day Unit. The successful applicants will join a highly skilled specialist team that offers treatments including SACT and supportive therapies to patients with solid tumours as well as malignant haematological conditions. The candidate will have ideally completed a recognised SACT course, have experience in administering SACT, and possess venepuncture/cannulation skills. Management experience is desirable but not necessary as training and support will be provided. The post holder will be expected to provide and maintain high standards of care to our patients, meeting trust values, working autonomously as well as part of a cohesive team, and demonstrating the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for this patient group. You will need to be able to work well under pressure and cope with conflicting demands. If you are looking to develop your managerial and leadership skills, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse (Adult) Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy qualification Proof of study at level 6/7 or prepared to undertake level 6/7 study Skills
Cannulation and venepuncture Management of central venous access devices Evidence of leadership roles and skills Ability to prioritise own workload and that of other staff Attended a clinical leadership programme Evidence of implementing a change into practice Experience
Minimum of two years post-registration experience, of which at least 1 year should be within the speciality Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment Teaching and mentoring Evidence of audit or research project Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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. Salary: £44,806 to £53,134 per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata)
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