Sister/ Charge Nurse for Oncology/ Haematology inNuneaton inNuneaton PUBLISHED THU 21 NOV 2024

Job Title: Sister/Charge Nurse for Oncology/Haematology

Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week

Perm/Fixed Term: Permanent

Salary: £37,339 - £44,962 per annum

Closing Date: 2nd December 2024

Interview Date: TBC

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic registered nurse to join the Dorothea leadership team to care for our Oncology/Haematology patients on our friendly unit.

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

#JoinTeamEliot

• To support the Unit Manager to manage a team of nurses, ensuring the development and maintenance of high standards of nursing care for patients receiving anti-cancer treatment.
• To take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Dorothea Unit.
• To lead on specific areas of professional practice as delegated by the Unit Manager and Lead Chemotherapy Nurse.
• To deputise for the Unit Manager in their absence.
• To undertake the management of preceptorship of newly qualified staff, return to nursing staff and the mentorship of nursing students and health care support workers.

About us

Clinical

• Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.
• Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical, social and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate.
• Creates and utilises opportunities to promote the health and well-being of patients in their care.

Managerial

• Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff below a Band 6.
• Plan the appropriate skill mix and staffing levels using competent duty rostering skills.
• Deputise for the Unit Manager in their absence.
• As part of the Directorate assist with the development and implementation of the Trusts Business Plan and Strategy for Nursing.
• Assist with the management of unit resources in an efficient and effective manner.

Professional

• Support the Unit Manager in the investigation of complaints within the unit area.
• Provide advice and specialist knowledge to other nursing staff caring for clients within the speciality.

Education and Training

• In collaboration with the Unit Manager, ensure effective orientation, supervision and mentorship programmes are in place.
• Assist with the appraisal and facilitation of professional development of all ward staff.
• Facilitate the development of nursing practice founded on up-to-date information and research.
• Create a learning environment which actively facilitates learning.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.