Outpatient and Phlebotomy Senior Sister Manchester

Job summary

An exciting development opportunity has arisen for a band 7 ward manager to join the Christie Outpatient service. This is a full time 37.5 hours post.

We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate oncology nurse with leadership experience, to join our dedicated team.

We are a caring, well-led service, with good staff to patient ratios. Experience in managing a team is essential with experience in governance, quality audits, hr processes, off duty and a range of clinical oncology skills.

Main duties of the job

The Role and Team

If you were to be successful, you would be supporting and managing a team of band 6, 5 and 3 nurses across two areas at the Withington site. The phlebotomy service currently operates Monday - Saturday. Outpatient clinics currently operates Monday-Friday.

We are an innovative and forward-thinking unit, which is dedicated to reviewing and developing the ways that we work for the needs of our patients. We are welcoming to new ideas and would look forward to working with a senior nurse who has a genuine passion for caring for patients in this field.

To work collaboratively with and provide support to the outpatient Matron. To take responsibility for the management of the department, including patient care and skill mix, and the development and support of the health care assistant team.

To demonstrate initiative and vision in continuing to move the services forward whilst assisting in implementing service changes / developments.

This is a clinical and managerial role, you will be provided with full support and opportunities from your line manager/opd lead nurse.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Job responsibilities

• Provide management support for staff and act as preceptor to designated staff.
• To lead the OPD patients services. Review and implement change to the service to support ongoing improvements in clinical practice reflecting capacity and demand issues.
• To assist the nurse manager/deputy team leader to ensure the daily running of the outpatients clinics escalating issues relating to safe staffing levels in a timely manner.
• Liaise with nurse manager/deputy team leader regarding clinic capacity and staffing levels.
• To liaise with the bed manager to ensure optimal bed usage.
• Close collaboration with medical staff to ensure realistic and efficient utilization of resources.
• Assess, plan and implement clinical care and maintain associated patient records.
• To organize daily work schedule and off duty rotas ensuring appropriate and effective skill mix and deployment of staff for appropriate patient needs.
• To assist in maintaining the staff and non-staff budget within agreed limits.
• Collaborate with other service providers in ensuring the highest possible standards of cleanliness and nutrition are achieved.
• Be aware of Health and Safety issues and ensure relevant risk assessments are undertaken.
• Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy, investigating speedily and compassionately.
• Ensure all trust policies and procedures are adhered to and new ones implemented as necessary.
• To ensure all team members adhere to the uniform policy and maintain professional image for the unit.
• Report to Senior Nurse /Lead Operational Nurse on patient affairs/activity and staff development.
• Support those senior staff acting as appraisers to ensure they have meaningful and achievable appraisal.
• Ensure each designated staff member participates in a personal development plan and act to maximize the potential of others.
• Assist/lead in the recruitment process for the unit.
• Take a progressive approach to the management of short and long-term sickness/absence in collaboration with the Lead Operational Nurse/Service Manager and Human Resources.
• Take appropriate action in relation to any disciplinary matter when the need arises and follow procedures as laid down by the Trust.
• Supervise the requisition of stocks and equipment with care and economy.
• Act up as required.

TRAINING & EDUCATION

• To be up to date in all IV training programs (level 1 and 2) including annual updates and competent in all areas of clinical practice.
• Ensure all staff have an appropriate level of training and are offered relevant support.
• Present at training days and at conference.
• Initiate and undertake research and audit which will influence practice.
• Be up to date and competent with other clinical skills such as performing ECGs, basic life support and intermediate life support.
• Attend all mandatory study days and ensure attendance of all staff.

PROFESSIONAL

• Have expert knowledge and be able to advise and support nursing staff within trust & externally regarding emergency admissions and associated issues.
• Liaise closely with the medical team and other members of the MDT in respect of patient care promoting the highest standard of care.
• Participate in the on call Rota for hospital cover out of hours.
• Represent the unit at the Band 7 forum.
• To highlight areas of improvement/development within the department and Undertake relevant projects.
• Keep abreast of issues influencing the Trust both internally and externally and ensure senior colleagues and the team have a good understanding of the same.
• Participate in policy writing for the unit and Trust.
• Be fully aware of the divisional objectives and the Trusts corporate plan.

PERSONAL

• Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship.
• Show professional and courteous manner whilst practicing excellent communication skills at all levels.
• To show respect for members of the team and endorse the OPDs philosophy of giving mutual support.
• Being aware of ones own limitations, maintain confidentiality and adherence to NMC Professional Code of Conduct.
• Cooperate in own performance review by indicating learning goals and support needs.
• Actively seek mentorship / supervision to enable reflection and development within the role.
• Exercise effective leadership using sound organization skills and judgement, upholding equality and diversity of colleagues and patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN Level 1
• Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies
• Post Registration Certificate in Cancer or equivalent
• Qualification in teaching & assessing or equivalent

Desirable

• Management Course

Experience

Essential

• Experience in oncology or acute care experience

Desirable

• Managerial experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent IV skills
• Excellent assessment skills
• Ability to deliver a high quality of care
• Computer literacy
• Leadership skills

Desirable

• Understanding of need for evidence-based practice

Knowledge

Essential

• Committed to own personal professional development and that of all ward staff

Other

Essential

• Participate in on call cover for Senior Nurses
• Team player

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer.