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Job summary

Main area
Oncology/Haematology
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Part time considered. 8am - 8pm Monday to Friday (not including bank holidays))
Job ref
164-7177050
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Nottingham City Hospital
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 Per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/06/2025 23:59

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Deputy Ward Manager

Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered nurse to join the band 6 team in Oncology Same Day Emergency Care as a Deputy Ward Manager. Oncology Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) is an assessment area for patients under oncology who have become unwell as a result of their disease or treatment.  Patients are referred to SDEC and as the band 6 in charge will access over the phone if they are suitable to attend.  SDEC also see's patients under Haematology and Renal for nurse led procedures/infusions/transfusions. Patients may require admission from SDEC to the Specialist Receiving Unit and appropriate escalation will be required. 

SDEC is looking for an experienced Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager to join the team. Relevant experience required. 

Main duties of the job

You must have excellent communication skills and confident in escalating issues where appropriate.  It is essential you have previous experience in co-ordinating an area as nurse in charge.  You must be able to prioritise the care of the patients and be confident in dealing with the multidisciplinary team.

As well as working as nurse in charge you must also be able to support junior members of the team and take on band 6 management responsibilities. 

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will act as a deputy to the Ward Manager and they will be required to;

  • Regularly take charge of the unit
  • Hold the referral phone throughout the shift 
  • Ensure members of the team are delivering high quality care
  • Answer datix's 
  • Be an effective leader/ role model 
  • Provide direct clinical care

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NMC registered
  • Mentor qualification
  • Iv Competent
Desirable criteria
  • Leadership/ management trianing
  • Cannulation
  • Venepuncture
  • PICC trained

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Ability to convey sensitive information
  • Minimum 2 years post registration experience
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in speciality
  • Oncology admission pathway knowledge
  • Band 6 Experience
  • Audit experience

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Written/ Verbal skills
  • Effective communication on the phone
  • Manage complex situations on the phone
  • IT skills
Desirable criteria
  • Team working

Analytical & Judgement

Essential criteria
  • Communicate with MDT

Planning

Essential criteria
  • Prioritise workload

Other

Desirable criteria
  • Understand SDEC

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Charlotte Illsley
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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