Ward Manager Haematology & Oncology

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and compassionate nurse to lead a dedicated Haematology and Oncology Day Unit team as a Band 7 Unit Manager. You will provide visible clinical and managerial leadership, supporting the team to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care while ensuring patients and their families have a positive experience. The role offers the opportunity to shape nursing practice, lead service improvements and develop a supportive culture where colleagues can learn, grow and succeed. Working closely with the Matron and multidisciplinary team, you will oversee staffing, quality, clinical governance and resources, while acting as an expert clinician and positive professional role model.

Responsibilities

Lead and co-ordinate the nursing team, taking continuing responsibility on a daily basis for the management and organization of the clinical area; Through effective leadership ensure the clinical team delivers a safe, effective, responsive, caring and well-led service where compassion is embedded, and a positive patient experience is achieved; Provide strong professional clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and act as a professional role model; Oversee staffing, quality, clinical governance and resources; Act as an expert clinician and positive professional role model; Shape nursing practice; Lead service improvements; Develop a supportive culture where colleagues can learn, grow and succeed

Requirements

Current registration with NMC and any other relevant post registration qualifications; BSc Degree in relevant field; Significant demonstrable experience within specialty with evidence of professional development; Post Reg. qualifications for specialty area; Leadership development programme; Teaching qualification /experience and mentorship course; Evidence of team leadership and change management with relevant management/leadership course; Managing recourses and contributing to departmental budget; Evidence of developing policy, guidelines and managing resources; Clinical decision making skills; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Effective leadership and team building skills; Organisational skills and forward planning; Flexibility; Able to support development of others; Coaching and mentoring skills; Critical appraisal skills; Strong customer service skills; IT literate; Understanding of the principles and application of effective budgetary management; Understanding of the principles and application of effective staff / HR management; Understanding of the theory and application of Clinical Governance; Demonstrable experience of effective management and supervision of staff and taking charge of ward /unit; Highly skilled clinical expert with specialized knowledge in Haematology and oncology

Nice to have

Master's degree; evidence of working towards Master's degree

Benefits

on-site Nursery; access to free Beach Hut; on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool; access to staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility; awards ceremonies to recognise achievements; health and wellbeing support