Oncology and Haematology Senior Sister
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To ensure an appropriate skill mix when planning rotas, delegating tasks, etc
- To manage human and other resources effectively within budget allocation.
- To supervise and deploy staff where and when necessary to meet the continuing needs of the services.
- To undertake PDRs for team members.
- To lead on the recruitment and selection of staff in line with Trust policy, within own
area. - To attend and participate in meetings as required, including providing feedback and disseminating information as appropriate.
- To utilise information systems to plan and forecast future needs and ensure appropriate action.
- To monitor sickness, absence and competence issues and implement Trust policies,
eg managing ill health, capability - To ensure systems are in place for risk assessment and minimisation, including promoting a "no blame culture" in order that incidents and near misses are reported.
- To manage complaints at ward/department level.
- To participate in the investigation of incidents/complaints as required, including preparing detailed reports/letters to complainants.
- To participate in the supervision and teaching of pre/post registration students.
- To ensure systems are in place to support staff in development, eg mentorship, preceptorship & NVQs.
- To identify training needs for ward/department team.
- To support the development of the ward/department team.
- To ensure the clinical learning environment is conducive to effective learning.
- To create and maintain networks beyond the ward/department, sharing good practice and information.
- To promote and lead Patient and Public Involvement strategies in the clinical area.
- To ensure patient information related to specialty is accurate, up-to-date and accessible
for patients. - To participate in research and the development of initiatives in practice and encourage
- others.
- To ensure clinical practice is evidence-based and act when standards are not being met.
- To identify the need for, participate in and support others to participate in, audit, ensuring agreed results are implemented.
- To lead in the standard-setting process, maintain consistency and take appropriate action where necessary.
- To ensure benchmarking is an integral part of the ward.
Person specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
- First level registration
- Chemotherapy competent
- Competent at accessing Central Venous Access Devices (PICC, Hickman, Port etc), Cannulation and Phlebotomy.
- Mentorship / Preceptorship Qualification
Desirable criteria
- Post registration qualification in oncology/haematology
- Recognised teaching and assessing skills
Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Essential criteria
- Substantial post registration experience
- Experience of working in the specialty of Oncology and/or Haematology
- The ability to demonstrate comprehensive current acute medicine knowledge, skills and experience
- Evidence of effective leadership and developmental work.
- Demonstrate an understanding of current issues in health and social care
Communication and Relationships
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Demonstrate commitment to CPD
- Self-motivating and the ability to influence others
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
- Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse (PDF, 320.4KB)
- Job Description Appendix A (PDF, 259.2KB)