Job summary
Are you an experienced Adult nurse ready for a new challenge? We have an opportunity for 2 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join the inpatient Haematology ward, a fast paced unit caring for patients with a range of malignant and non-malignant Haematology conditions undergoing treatments such as chemotherapy, stem cell transplants and CAR T transplants.We are a friendly, experienced team, who have high standards and strive to deliver excellent patient care. We are aware that it's hard work, but this is a perfect opportunity for the right person looking to extend their skills. You will have:
A minimum of 2 years post registration experienceExcellent communication and leadership skills
Evidence of involvement in change management
Evidence of diplomacy and negotiation skills
Good knowledge of clinical information systems e.g. Hive
Relevant professional qualification
A portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality
Flexibility to work a range of shifts including nights and weekends
As a skilled Sister/Charge Nurse you will be expected to help lead the team and ensure high standards are maintained. You will be allocated roles and responsibilities to complement those of your Sister/Charge Nurse colleagues and contribute to quality improvement within the Haematology inpatient department.
You will ideally be trained to administer cytotoxic chemotherapy (although training can be given) and have experience of caring for Haematology patients.
Main duties of the job
Leadership & Consultancy
Role model standards of care and behaviour through clinical practice. Ensure visibility within clinical areas. Participate in the development of MDT/team objectives for the service/speciality.Bring relevant national information, policies and guidelines that may impact on service to the attention of the MDT and Lead Nurse.Maintain professional registration and practice through CPD. Maintain personal standards of conduct and behaviour consistent with Trust and NMC guidelines.
Ensure that child protection and vulnerable adult legislation is adhered to within own practice and service. Provide a visible clinical profile, having both an advisory and clinical input into patient care as directed by the Lead Nurse. It is a requirement for all staff to comply with all infection control policies and procedures as set out in the Trust Infection Control manual.
Education & DevelopmentContribute to the delivery of specific and relevant teaching programmes for all disciplines and grades of staff, client group and carers within the Trust in relation to area of speciality. Maintain the education of link nurses, and clinical areas who contribute to the patient pathway. Pursue his/her own education in line with national agendas, and personal need formulating personal objectives related to service need within personal development plan. Act as mentor/preceptor and resource person for all nursing and support staff, as appropriate to the role.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification
- Educated to diploma level
- Speciality qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Evidence of level 3 studies
Desirable
- Graduate or working towards first degree in health related subject
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post registration experience
- Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality
- Recent evidence of continuing professional and personal development, both clinical and managerial.(2)
- Evidence of delivering teaching programmes to staff groups
Desirable
- Relevnat recent Haematology experience
- Chemotherapy trained
Aptitude/Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of proven clinical record
- Maintained development of clinical leadership skills
- Evidence of diplomacy and negotiation skills
- Able to demonstrate imaginative and effective use of resources
- Able to articulate personal development needs
- Demonstrates knowledge of audit/research recommendations
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Evidence of involvement in change management
Desirable
- Undertaken a leadership programme e.g. LEO
IM&T
Essential
- Aware of applications of IT packages such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Good knowledge of clinical information systems e.g. PAS, ICE and chameleon
Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrates ability and knowledge on how to undertake audit and feedback to clinicians
- Demonstrates knowledge of research based practice
Desirable
- Completed course/module in research methods
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
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Manchester Royal Infirmary
oxford road
Manchester
M13 9WL