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INTRODUCTION

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our clinical oncology team as a sister/charge nurse on Ward C4.

We’re looking for highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic nurses with a genuine interest in clinical oncology along with a commitment to continuous learning, team work and mutual support.
ABOUT THE TEAM

Our team is made up of passionate oncology nurses and healthcare assistants. We work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team on a daily basis including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, the palliative care team and other allied health professionals. There is a great team spirit on the ward. The nurses provide 24 hour care for patients receiving inpatient radiotherapy treatment including specialist brachytherapy treatments, patients that are unwell with emergency oncology problems and palliative patients. C4 consists of 20 inpatient beds and 3 iodine rooms which are utilised for patients receiving specialist radioactive treatment.
MAIN DUTIES

In this role, you’ll plan, implement and evaluate care and, in conjunction with the ward manager, you’ll be involved with auditing standards of care carried out by our nursing team. You also:

• keep up-to-date with clinical developments and research findings
• be involved with auditing standards of care carried out by the nursing team
• maintain your own competence and knowledge within your particular area of specialism

You’ll supervise the professional work of nursing staff and be expected to exercise good leadership skills. You’ll act as a role model to our staff, encouraging effective working relationships and the development of a cohesive nursing team.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

As part of this role you will be responsible for:

• supervising the professional work of nursing staff and exercise good leadership skills
• to act up for the Ward Leader in his/her absence
• to participate in own appraisal and undertake those of junior staff ensuring any education and development needs identified are fed into the Care Group training and development
• to hold the unit bleep and act as liaison for the unit, following appropriate training

WHAT EXPERIENCE/SKILLS ARE NEEDED

As well as considerable post registration experience with appropriate post qualification study within the field of cancer nursing, you’ll need to be able to demonstrate:

• professional development to degree level is desirable
• ability to effectively manage change and be forward thinking
• competency in intravenous therapy and preferably chemotherapy administration
• proven acute care skills and a thorough understanding of current acute health service issues
• preferable competence in management of epidurals and Patient controlled analgesia (PCA)

You should be keen to manage and develop the team, as well as eager to develop your own leadership skills. Evidence of your ability to create an effective learning environment is essential. You’ll also need to be able to demonstrate excellent clinical skills and be able to mentor junior colleagues and students in their development.