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University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid, Senior & Expert Level
  • Southampton

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified, registered nurse with significant experience, ward management skills, and a commitment to professional development and learner support.
  • You will oversee unit flow, ensure safe staffing, support staff, manage audits, handle staffing issues, and lead patient care in a cancer treatment setting while coordinating with senior nurses.

Requirements

  • Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
  • Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Commitment to continuing professional development
  • Appraisal skills
  • Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
  • Some insight into budget management

Responsibilities

  • Main duties of the job:
  • An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse to join the management team at Hamwic House (oncology day unit) as a band 6.
  • The successful applicant will join the team at Hamwic House which is part of a regional cancer centre providing specialist care for Oncology patients. Hamwic House provides multiple services such as systemic anti-cancer treatments (SACT), supportive infusions, blood product infusions, phlebotomy, and PICC line insertions to patients aged 25 and above. The unit supports the wider area by providing an outreach service to treat patients closer to home. This service takes place at Lymington Hospital, with the scope to develop this service further, meeting the NHS England target of treating patients closer to home. The applicant should have experience in oncology and completed their SACT training.
  • Working for our organisation:
  • Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. UHS employees can 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.
  • 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.
  • Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities:
  • Hamwic House’s treatment area is open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 8 pm and we are open on Sunday for blood tests and CVAD care. As well as treating patients at UHS we send a team of nurses to Lymington hospital twice a week to offer treatments closer to patients home through an outreach service.
  • As a band 6 at Hamwic House, your responsibilities will include working as the nurse in charge of the shift. This will include ensuring good flow of the unit, safe staffing, and escalating issues as they arise. This role also includes supporting staff to deliver safe care and to escalate and coordinate care for unwell patients in an inpatient setting.
  • In supporting band 7 your duties will also include competing audits to ensure a safe environment and clinical quality, and to be proactive in initiating changes to support improvements to the service. You will be involved in supporting band 7 in managing a team of nurses, healthcare assistants and housekeepers by completing yearly appraisals, supporting the training needs of the team, and involvement in management processes.
  • As well as managerial responsibilities, as a cancer care band 6 you will be expected to carry the cancer care staffing bleep. This will involve supporting the inpatient and outpatient wards by ensuring safe staffing levels and problem-solving issues as they arise. You will become and highly skilled professional leading to opportunities for development into roles such as ACP CNS and managerial roles.

FAQs

What role will I be taking on at Hamwic House?

You will be working as a band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, responsible for overseeing the shift, ensuring safe staffing, and supporting the delivery of care to patients.

What qualifications are required for this position?

You must be a qualified nurse with a degree or diploma, registered on the appropriate part of the nursing register, and have significant post-registration experience in a relevant specialty.

Is experience in oncology required for this role?

Yes, you should have experience in oncology and have completed your systemic anti-cancer treatments (SACT) training.

What are the working hours for this position?

The treatment area at Hamwic House is open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 8 pm, and on Sundays for blood tests and CVAD care.

Will I be involved in managerial responsibilities?

Yes, as a band 6, you will have managerial responsibilities, which include supporting staff, participating in audits, and managing a team of nurses and healthcare assistants.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, there are opportunities for development into advanced roles such as ACP CNS and managerial positions, as well as ongoing professional development support.

Where will I be providing care to patients?

You will provide care at Hamwic House and will also support an outreach service at Lymington Hospital to treat patients closer to home.

What benefits do UHS employees receive?

UHS employees can access a range of NHS discounts, enjoy a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and are entitled to a generous pension scheme.

Is there support for flexible working hours?

You are encouraged to discuss any flexibility you need during the interview, and the management team will explore what is possible for the role and service.

What is the location of this job?

This job is located at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, with the benefit of being near attractive surroundings like the New Forest National Park and beaches.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

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Mission & Purpose

University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) offers a broad range of healthcare services, including specialized and emergency care, to the community. Their ultimate mission is to provide exceptional patient care, support, and treatment through innovation and excellence. UHS aims to improve health outcomes and enhance the patient experience by fostering a dedicated, skilled workforce and implementing advanced medical practices.

Benefits

  • Staff Discounts

    Receive discounts for major retailers and experiences with the Blue Light card, plus other salary sacrifice schemes.

  • 24/7 Wellbeing Support

    You can access impartial, confidential advice from qualified counsellors for many different issues.

  • Cycle to work

    Keep active with tax-free bikes and save up to 30% on cycling gear.

  • Park & Ride

    The Adanac Health & Innovation Campus provides a park and ride service.

  • Training & development

    We support development from entry level apprenticeships through to post doctoral research.

  • On-site Facilities

    Access to free gym membership, numerous eateries and bespoke gardens at our Southampton General site

  • Childcare support

    Support and advice is available to all employees on any childcare related issue.

  • Savings on childcare

    Access to childcare vouchers and our fee direct scheme.