Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 282-P1245766-A
- Employer
- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Royal Marsden Hospital
- Town
- Chelsea
- Salary
- £51,488 - £57,802 Per Annum Pro Rata Inc HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/05/2024 09:00
Employer heading
Sister/Charge Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an enthusiastic,
experienced clinical leader as Sister/ Charge Nurse for Centre for The
Royal Marsden Private Care Cavendish. We are looking for an
outstanding individual to lead a team of highly experienced nurses
who provide excellent nursing care and strive to make a difference.
The Royal Marsden Private Care at Cavendish Square is a researchled diagnostics and treatment centre offering award-winning
standards of personalised care that builds on the knowledge,
expertise, and world-leading approach of The Royal Marsden.
The Royal Marsden Private Care at Cavendish Square– located in the
capital’s renowned healthcare district, between Oxford Street and
Harley Street – offers a variety of ambulatory services.
In addition to imaging and diagnostic services, Cavendish square
offers an Outpatient unit with 7 Consultations rooms, 1 Phlebotomy
and a Medical Day Unit with 12 chairs, including 2 side rooms.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team
working towards setting the gold standard for private healthcare
globally.
Main duties of the job
- To create and maintain a safe, therapeutic clinical environment for all patients and their families who come to the area. To co-ordinate all functions and activities proactively within the designated clinical environment.
- To manage resources of clinical area within budgetary limitations eg. Finance, equipment and staff (including temporary staff).
- To provide strong clinical leadership of the nursing and support workers that is motivating, supportive and sets clear boundaries resulting in high quality safe patient care.
- To support a clinical learning environment that enables nursing staff to develop professionally and promotes the use of evidence in practice.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- To demonstrate a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to the patient with cancer to ensure that physiological, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs of the patient and family are met.
- To actively manage the patients clinical stay to ensure that the length of patient stay is not any longer than necessary. To liaise with the relevant NHS and (Private Patient Services) Admissions Department with regard to ensuring preoperative assessment is appropriately booked.
- To be a professional role model for junior staff, demonstrating clinical skills competently, be a knowledgeable, critical thinking practitioner, demonstrating a polite, compassionate attitude towards patients and their families.
- Recognise and respond to patients’ changing condition, using knowledge, skills and experience to direct, support and manage both staff and the situation. Provide support to staff during and after emergency situations, including debriefs and clinical supervision as necessary.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development Qualification in oncology or speciality
- Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Recognised mentoring and assessing qualification
- First Level management qualification and/or experience in clinical management.
- Relevant experience post registration
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of ongoing professional development
- Experience of Intravenous Drug Administration
- Experience of Venepuncture/Cannulation or Willingness to develop these skills on appointment
- Sufficient experience to be able to undertake Ward Manager role
- Demonstrate clear ability and responsibility for creating a dynamic learning environment
- Experience in chemotherapy administration
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of relevant teaching experience
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of a good understanding of NHS (or equivalent) reforms including those affecting cancer and relevant services.
- Budget monitoring/management experience.
- Computer literacy.
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
- Donatella Doku
- Job title
- Deputy Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment Support Team
- Telephone
- 01629 690825
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