Junior Sister

3 weeks ago

Southampton, United Kingdom University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

The Macmillan Acute Oncology Service is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated permanent Band 6. This exciting opportunity is for leaders who thrive in an emergency environment, enjoy fast-paced care, and are passionate about helping us shape the future You'll need to have skills in leadership, be forward-thinking, innovative, and capable of delegating effectively.

The successful candidate will be joining one of the largest Acute Oncology Units in the country. Our service is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and provides front-door assessments to patients who experience side effects from cancer or its treatments. This exciting opportunity will help you develop the skills to become a UKONS telephone triage nurse, where you will triage patients over the phone and direct them to the appropriate pathways.

If you have a passion for cancer care and would like a career in helping to lead an acute admissions unit, then this is the job for you

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC, and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

At UHS, we are committed to providing a flexible working environment. We believe that achieving a positive work-life balance benefits everyone. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

We're proud to have been voted in the top five acute trusts for our commitment to supporting our staff to achieve work-life balance.

UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme and life insurance.

You will have the opportunity to take courses such as:

- The Fundamentals of Cancer Care- SACT Administration- Intermediate Management Course- UKONS Triage- Cancer Care Acuity- The Fundamentals of Acute Care

Job description

Job responsibilities

- Provide professional nursing leadership to the team and have excellent communication skills.

- Provide high standards of care for patients, carrying out all aspects of nursing by planning, implementing, and evaluating care.

- Maintain clear and accurate records of observations and treatments, and ensure compliance with UHS policies and standards of the trust.

- Encourage effective working relationships and the development of a cohesive nursing team, working with a common philosophy.

- Stay updated with clinical developments and research findings, initiate changes that benefit the standard of care for patients, and encourage staff to do the same.

- Be skilled in high-level problem solving, organizational skills, and have a positive approach to challenges.

- Take charge of the day-to-day service and coordinate cancer care admissions and inpatient bed flow.

- Be a key member of the MAOS MDT with a common philosophy. Be part of a team dedicated to making a difference for our patients in cancer care.

- Have flexibility in shift patterns.

- Be involved in continuous learning and development with opportunities to attend courses such as the Introduction to Cancer Care, Fundamentals of Cancer Care, and SACT (Systemic Anticancer Treatments).

- Train in and manage the UKONS 24-hour emergency phoneline.

- Hold the staffing bleep for cancer care and be involved in staffing to ensure safe staffing levels.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

Patient First Always Improving Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma) Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register Significant post registration experience / qualification / training, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality Ward management experience Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service Experience in an acute hospital setting Provide evidence of supporting / managing a range of learners in practice Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice Ability to demonstrate clinical decision making and judgement Commitment to the post and Care Group responsibilities Commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

Experience in handling adverse events and complaints Appraisal skills Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed Some insight into budget management

Skills and competencies

Essential

Microsoft Office skills Communication Self-motivated Problem solving Delegation Leadership Motivational Teamwork General IT skills Prioritisation Working under pressure

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