Haematology & Oncology Sister / Deputy Unit Manager

From the exceptional opportunities we offer, to the remarkable care we provide for our patients, we think there is something special about working here.

Haematology & Oncology Sister / Deputy Unit Manager Band 6 Main area Oncology & Haematology Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 362-NAM6LS-10-26

Site Laurel Suite - Stepping Hill Hospital Town Stockport Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/:59

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

There are lots of good reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you'll see in yourself. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focused workforce.

Stockport Foundation Trust is one of four 'specialist' hospital sites in Greater Manchester. Being a 'specialist' hospital will enhance our general surgery, anaesthetics, critical care and emergency medicine for the benefit of people in Stockport, High Peak, Cheshire and across Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment

As well as recognising previous NHS service, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is a member of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. If you are currently employed by Greater Manchester Local Authority, Combined Authority, GMFRS, TfGM as well as other public service organisations, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust will recognise your previous service for sickness and maternity/paternity/adoption entitlement and also for annual leave purposes (providing there has been no break in service). If you currently work for one of the above organisations and successfully apply for a post with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, please ensure the Recruitment team are aware so that this service is reflected in your contract of employment.

Job overview Haematology & Oncology Sister / Deputy Unit Manager

Band 6

37.5 hours

Permanent

The post holder has a key leadership and management role at a senior level, and will assist the unit manager in providing specialist skills and knowledge in SACT and other supportive treatments to support the organisation and delivery of care for patients within the Laurel Suite. The post holder will support the unit manager in all aspects of the department management and have a key role in co-ordinating and developing the nursing team ensuring that patients receive the required standard of care. The post holder will support the unit manager in ensuring all staff comply with Trust policies/ procedures and professional and legal standards. The post holder will support and lead the Haematology/Oncology team on a day to day basis, demonstrating all the key skills outlined in the job description.

The post holder will be expected to participate fully in their personal development and review process in order to achieve the skills required to deliver the role effectively and efficiently. As a member of the team you will be expected to be proficient in phlebotomy, cannulation and administration of all types of cytotoxic drugs to level 3 (UKONS) and to support other members of the nursing team to achieve the same proficiencies

Main duties of the job

• To effectively co-ordinate care to ensure a seamless and timely pathway of care for patients
• Provide clinical leadership (and line management of staff in the absence of the unit manager)
• Ensure that effective communication is maintained both within the department and with relevant external agencies or individuals (ie the wider MDT/aseptics department).
• Organise own workload and adjust priorities in response to issues arising in the workplace.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to issues which require urgent or immediate attention
• Deputise for the unit manager as required and lead the team in the absence of the unit manager
• Responsibility for the day to day running and management of the Haematology & Oncology patients on Laurel Suite and effective appointment planning for future treatments.
• Maintain ward management records and produce timely management reports at the request of the unit manager or as required in his/ her absence.
• Support the management of roster allocation for present and future shifts in order to provide safe staffing levels in line with the agreed workforce model.
• Assist the unit manager in supporting and contributing to agreed developments within the Business Group
• Ensure the efficient use of ward resources e.g. bank staff.
• Manage the Haematology and Oncology scheduling system ensuring capacity is used efficiently.

Working for our organisation We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Detailed job description and main responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person specification Registration/Qualifications

• Degree in nursing or equivalent
• Evidence of post registration education in cancer/SACT/ oncology or haematology

Skills

• Proficient in administration of SACT / UKONS assessed
• Skills in the management of SACT side effects
• Skills in the management of SACT side effects
• Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
• Organisational abilities/prioritisation skills
• UKONS assessor sign off
• Awareness of implementing change and willingness to learn new skills

Experience

• Substantial experience at Band 5
• Previous experience in haematology and oncology setting
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Evidence of ability to effectively coordinate a team
• Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team
• Able to demonstrate awareness of or evidence of clinical governance

Knowledge

• Awareness of current professional nursing issues in oncology and hematology and cancer care
• An understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness always
• Updated research and evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of Health & Safety issues

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting and championing a culture of diversity, fairness and equality for all applicants and employees. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and we strive to reflect the community we serve in our diverse workforce. Our "two tick" kite mark guarantees a candidate with a disability, who fulfills the essential criteria, an interview at the Trust. We can make reasonable adjustments, and offer support and advice in a variety of ways on request.

At the Trust we always adhere to the UK Visas and Immigration rules pertaining to right to work; candidates who do not hold UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) citizenship are required to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) to be eligible to apply for either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa which allows them to work in the UK, unless they have eligibility to work in the UK via another route.

To avoid disappointment, candidates wishing to apply for a role at the Trust who do not hold UK or Republic of Ireland citizenship and who would require a CoS from an employer, should carry out a self-assessment process to identify the likelihood of obtaining CoS by visiting Work in the UK.

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