Junior Sister - Eden Ward inSlough inSlough PUBLISHED 3 SEP 2024

Job Overview


The Eden ward is 17 bedded inpatient Haematology/ Oncology/ Palliative

care ward that provides chemotherapy treatments to patients of all

specialities.

• Responsible and accountable for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision.
• To lead and monitor the performance and standards of care within the Nursing Team.
• To take the lead on projects as appropriate.
• In conjunction with the unit Matron and other Junior Sister/Charge Nurse, facilitate the development of the service and personal development of all nursing staff within the clinical area of responsibility.
• To deputise for the unit ward sister/Matron in their absence, attending appropriate meetings, maintaining an organised and structured workforce.
  
  

Main duties of the job

 Responsible and accountable for the assessment of care needs and

the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of

care without supervision.

 To lead and monitor the performance and standards of care within the

Nursing Team.

 To take the lead on projects as appropriate

 In conjunction with the unit Matron and other Junior Sister/Charge

Nurse, facilitate the development of the service and personal

development of all nursing staff within the clinical area of responsibility

 To deputise for the unit ward sister/Matron in their absence, attending

appropriate training and maintaining an organised and structured

workforce.

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities


For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person specification


Qualifications


Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Nursing degree or on degree pathway
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Degree level registration
• Chemotherapy administration course / SACT Passport
  
  

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Competent in basic life support and IV administration
• Competent in the administration of chemotherapy.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations
• Effective working with multidisciplinary teams
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience in a Band 6 role
  
  

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently, but equally well as a member of a team.
• Awareness of the national agenda for cancer / chemotherapy.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Report writing
  
  

Special Requirements

Essential criteria

• To work in other areas of the trust when required
• Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Willingness to acquire and develop additional skills and qualifications necessary to carry out the role
  
  

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