Sister

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The Christie NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Surgical Oncology Unit - Band 6 - Deputy Ward Manager Full time and part time hours available

An exciting development opportunity has arisen on the Surgical Oncology Unit for a Deputy Ward manager

You should be a highly motivated professional with surgical experience, who wishes to develop their clinical knowledge and management skills. You must be a team player who is driven to improve patient care and experience, ensuring the delivery of exceptional, high quality care.

Our patients undergo highly specialised and often complex surgery across the Colorectal, Urology, Gynaecology and Plastic Surgery specialties. The Christie is a world leader and national centre for Surgery

Evidence of surgical /oncology experience is essential. Previous team leader / management experience is desirable in this instance

The Surgical Oncology Unit is a busy, dynamic unit which assesses, and plans care for a range of patients pre and post operatively. We work alongside a wide MDT who are based on the unit to implement a high standard of care for all of our patients.

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 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 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.

We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

**CLINICAL**:
Assessment of the needs of the patient and family, ensuring provision of client centred care which focuses on the promotion of health as well as illness.

Ensure accurate documentation of patient care in accordance with hospital policies and standards. Develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations.

Assess educational and informational needs of patient and family, providing up to date information enabling them to participate in the planning of care.

Enhance care within the clinical area by using relevant research outcomes when planning and delivering nursing care.

Evaluate nursing care - inform Ward Sister and medical staff of patient’s changing healthcare needs.

To be a role model for potential postholders by demonstrating competent skills that have been determined in accordance with the needs of the ward.

Maintain safe practice according to Hospital Policies and Standards.

Ensure all prescribed drugs and treatments are given in accordance with Hospital Policy

Maintain a clean and safe environment for Surgical Oncology patients

Ensure that blood products are administered correctly and in accordance with Hospital Procedure and Policy.

**MANAGERIAL**:
When appropriate, in rotation with other Sisters, take charge of the Ward in the absence of the Senior Sister, ensuring that standards of care and ward management are maintained.

In the absence of the Senior Sister ensure skill mix is appropriate to clinical needs and keep Senior Nurse Managers/Modern Matrons aware of pertinent issues in the clinical area.

Help foster a supportive working environment and maintenance of staff morale, promoting a culture in which staff feel valued and able to reach their potential.

Act as a preceptor/mentor to new ward staff and Pre and Post Registered Nurses.

Work with Senior Sister to ensure clinical standards of care are achieved and participate in audit of clinical care.

Be aware of responsibilities with regard to Health and Safety At Work Act. Maintain and develop an environment and culture that improves health, safety and security.

Supporting the Senior Sister in initiating and implementing change, and in promoting an awareness of professional accountability.

Supporting the Senior Sister, when appropriate, in the recruitment and selection of new staff to the clinical area.

Actively participate in Clinical Risk Assessments and ensure correct documentation of Clinical Incidents in accordance with Hospital Policy.

Lead a team of registered nurses and health care assistants.

**EDUCATION**:
Maintain own awareness of current nursing practice. Use relevant educational opportunities to maintain the highest standards and up to date care offered to the patient with cancer.

Supervise clinical staff and disseminate knowledge and current developments. Develop oneself and others in areas of practice. Participate in planned programmes of appraisal with the Ward Sister. Liaise with the School of Nursing, participating in the teaching of basic


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