Junior Sister/Charge Nurse Laurel Haem, Wrh

Job summaryWe have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Sister (Band 6), to join our friendly team. Working on an 18 bedded Haematology ward (Laurel 3)This position would suit an experienced band 6 nurse or a band 5 nurse looking to forward their career progression.As part of the role, you would be trained to administer chemotherapy and be trained to take the twenty-four hour, Acute Oncology Helpline, providing patients with advice and care, during and after their treatment.You would also be able to take charge of shifts and be responsible for your own team of staff.Please note this position is 29 hours per week.For further information, please contact the Ward Manager Richard Newman on 01905760568, or e-mail [email protected] duties of the jobBand 6 nurse, supporting the Ward Manager in the running of a busy Haematology Ward. Responsibilities to include:Managing the shift Liaising with the doctors and the multi-disciplinary team Managing a team of staff to include PDR, sickness absence and Training Administering chemotherapy Taking charge of the Acute Oncology Helpline About usOur purpose is simple Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and WorcesterOur workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.Our objectives are simple:Best services for local peopleBest experience of care and best outcomes for our patientsBest use of resourcesBest peopleBetter never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.Job descriptionJob responsibilities Establish and maintain communication with patients and Relatives communicating sensitive, complex information where there may be a barrier to understanding, At times communicating in a highly emotive atmosphere, often in crisis situations. Dealing with anxious relatives and suddenly bereaved relatives. Assess, develop, implement and evaluate programme of care. To actively participate in team nursing and the development of nursing responsibilities for individual patients. To be responsible for the organisation of nursing care within the department. To discuss with the Matron regarding development and changes both nursing and medical, which affect patients directly and indirectly. Assess the health and wellbeing of people whose needs are frequently complex and where the ability to make judgements using highly specialist skills within a diverse caseload. Initially assessing and instigating care for potentially unstable or critically ill patients without instruction from a medical practitioner. Plan, deliver and evaluate programmes to address peoples health and wellbeing needs which are relatively stable and consistent with others in the caseload. To take appropriate action to ensure the safety of patients, including the delegation of patient care to nurses with the appropriate level of skill at all times. To report any accidents/incidents to the Matron. To actively participate in the nursing process in the best interest of the patient. To manage appropriate admissions and ensure a safe discharge. To ensure that acceptable standards of patient care are maintained and, where necessary, instigate changes in agreement with Matron. Lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice, contribute to policies and procedures leading to implementation within the department. Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential Registered Nurse on sub part 1 or 2 of the professional register First degree or willingness to undertake Evidence of continuing education NMC recognised Mentorship qualification Specific speciality related qualification/equivalent experience Desirable Teaching and Assessing Qualification Higher Degree or willingness to work towards ExperienceEssential Can demonstrate a specific interest in area of work Experience of managing and supervising staff Desirable Proven knowledge base/experience in speciality Experience of appraising staff Employer detailsEmployer nameWorcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS TrustAddressCharles Hastings Way Worcester Worcestershire WR5 1DDAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. C9365-24-0943