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Sister/Charge Nurse Haematology Ward 2A

Posting date:	30 September 2024
Salary:	£37,338.00 to £44,962.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£37338.00 - £44962.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	07 October 2024
Location:	Prescot, L35 5DR
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	C9409-24-1117

Summary

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain Professional Registration Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Adhere to the Trust policies and protocols To participate in the recruitment, orientation, development and any other personal issues related to staff as required Optimum use of resources so that standards of care and safety are not compromised Maintain effective communication systems, so that all staff can practice in an informed and professional manner Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, visitors and staff as required Attend a weekly chemotherapy meeting and present caseload for coming week To investigate any untoward incident/complaint thoroughly. Liaise promptly with the Ward Manager, Matron or Directorate Manager Deputise for Senior Nursing staff as directed Be fully conversant with the Major Incident Policy and be prepared to support its activation as required Ensure effective infection prevention and control methods are followed Maintain effective allocation of staff utilising appropriate skill mix in absence of the Ward Manager Cross cover with chemotherapy unit (Lilac Centre) when required ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES To ensure that the recording of patient care is comprehensive, concise and in line with the NMC Record Keeping guidance Ensure IT systems are current e.g. ADT to ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the patient or the Manager in Charge To keep patient records up to date on a day to day basis following any interaction with patients/relatives To ensure all unit documentation is completed TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES To maintain an effective learning environment for all staff, contributing to the training and assessment of staff To act as a role model and expert practitioner, providing support and guidance to nursing staff To work in collaboration with the chemotherapy lead nurse, to ensure that chemotherapy nurses receive annual updates and a competency assessment. To ensure that there are up to date resources available to support, teach and develop nursing staff. To participate in the annual performance review of identified staff Band 5 and below in order to identify their training and development needs To participate in an annual performance review to identify the post-holders personal development needs To personally ensure fulfilment of the requirements to maintain active and valid professional registration, persona and professional development and NMC revalidation. To assist with induction, preceptorship and mentorship programmes for new staff as appropriate. LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibility for designated nursing staff within team including appraisals, HR management and support in clinical practice in conjunction with the Ward Manager Responsibility for nursing staff within the team in the absence of Ward Manager or deputy Ward Manager. Participate in meetings pertinent to the unit / ward Attend chemotherapy advisory group meetings, acting on any recommendations and feedback information to Ward Manager and chemotherapy trained nursing staff To be responsible for ensuring all patients and their relatives/carers are kept fully informed of patients treatment/progress and discharge plans/after care. To report all accidents, hazards, incidents and complaints in accordance with Trust policies and assist in investigation of them as required. Comply with Health and Safety polices. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Maintain efficiency and minimise any waste Provide information to enable income and expenditure from activity to be recorded accurately and in a timely manner RESEARCH & AUDIT Responsible for following clinical trials protocols Involvement in potential audit or research within the unit or Trust