Job summary
Join Our Team!
Are you a dynamic individual passionate about fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration? We're seeking someone like you to join our team and inspire positive change. Apply now to be a part of our exciting journey!We have an exciting opportunity for a Chemotherapy Ward Manager to join our team at the Laurel Suite at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
The Chemotherapy Ward Manager is responsible for taking the lead for the overall running of the Chemotherapy unit. This role provides clinical direction with strong, visible leadership to nursing staff, in partnership with allied health professionals and medical staff, acting as a point of contact for advice and expertise on all matters relating to both professional nursing and specific specialty issues.
You will lead and execute the delivery of excellent clinical standards within cancer care, driving a culture of patient safety, clinical effectiveness and continuous improvement. Working in line with local and national guidance, you will provide specialist nursing advice across the hospital to support the delivery of high quality, individualised care to patients and relatives. You'll have the opportunity to shape the delivery of complex cancer care and to foster the development of the service, alongside your team members.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the provision of compassionate, safe and high quality care delivery of all patients in line with the Nursing an Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards.
The Ward Manager / Team Leader has a fundamental role in ensuring the caring environment is conducive to wellbeing and the effective delivery of budgetary, workforce and resource management.
The post holder carriers continuing responsibility for their ward/department and will provide clinical leadership to the nursing team.
In addition the post holder will: Lead the nursing team in the provision of safe and effective clinical practice. Enhance the patients' experience of care.
Manage and develop the performance of the team. Contribute to the delivery of the organisational objectives. Budget management for ward / department. Co ordination of care within the multidisciplinary team. Work closely with all members of the stroke team.
Plan the direction of service provision
About us
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.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
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:
o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
o NHS pension scheme membership
o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
o NHS Staff discounts
o Cycle to work scheme
o Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- In conjunction with the Divisional Nurse Director and Matron provide effective leadership, monitoring of professional and care standards, and effective use of resources at ward/department level.
- To be a visible and accessible presence in the clinical area for patients, relatives, and staff.
- To be responsible for ensuring the provision of compassionate, safe and high-quality patient care.
- Lead by example and act as a positive role model to staff taking responsibility for own professional development.
- An expert clinical practitioner in chemotherapy, including UKONS SACT passport
- Previous experience of leading and developing a team
- Possessing, or working towards, leadership qualifications or Masters degree is highly desirable
- A strong understanding of clinical governance, quality and risk in regards to patient safety.
- Demonstrated strong clinical, safety and professional standards within a chemotherapy setting
- Experience in Quality Improvement, facilitating and managing change in the workplace.
- Provide leadership that promotes patient focused care.
- Actively contribute to and support agreed developments within the business group with focus for supporting clinical effectiveness and innovative practice.
- To manage roster allocation for present and future shifts to provide safe staffing levels in line with the agreed workforce
- To lead the multidisciplinary team daily using resources effectively and efficiently.
- To confidently escalate in a timely manner concerns about patient safety, quality and experience, offering solutions and evidence-based
- To contribute to a culture that recognises and works in partnership with patients and their families, involving them in all
- To ensure that national and local policy and guidance are delivered and
- Foster a culture which encourages staff to challenge and report substandard practice.
- Contribute to the development of and support delivery of the Trust Quality Improvement Plan/Strategy.
- Organise and plan own day to day workload or activities to meet the demands of the job role.
- Contribute to the Ward accreditation programme as required.
- Contribute to and participate in programmes of audit, including utilisation of results in
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
- If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.50. 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 £13.
Person Specification
Current NMC
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of further learning.
Education
Essential
- Evidence of study at degree level
Desirable
- Supporting learners in practice course
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
Skills and abilites
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
Desirable
- Awareness of implementing change and willingness to learn new skills.
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate awareness of or evidence of clinical governance.
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE