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JOB DESCRIPTION

POST: Lead Nurse Oncology Specialities

LOCATION: Belfast Health & Social Care Trust

BAND: 8A

REPORTS TO: Oncology Service Manager

RESPONSIBLE TO: Co-Director Cancer and Specialist Medicine


Job Summary / Main Purpose

The post holder will assist the Service Manager in the development, co-ordination and delivery of high quality services within Oncology on the Belfast City Hospital site
The post holder will be the conduit between Service Manager and the front line clinical teams. Skillfully translating the organisational and divisional objectives into operational reality and leading their implementation across the specialties of responsibility.
The post holder will liaise closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team to improve channels of communication, allow maximum utilisation of resources, and promote continuity and co-ordination of the services within their sphere of responsibility.
To champion and support the ward/department sisters, charge nurses and team leaders to implement corporate wide initiatives.
To lead on specific components of strategic planning.
To provide strong clear clinical and non-clinical leadership.
To inspire, motivate, empower and oversee the co-ordination of all staff within their span of control.
To demonstrate a consistent and strong focus on improving the quality of the patient’s care and experience.
To develop staff and practice, working closely with educational and training facilities.
Assist the Service Manager with service development proposals and business cases.

Contribute to the Trust’s corporate planning, policy and decision making processes as required and ensure the Trust’s objectives and decisions are effectively communicated.
To engage with the wider community to promulgate best practice and represent the organisation on local, regional working groups where appropriate for specialty and service developments

Scope
Oncology Specialities comprises a number of clinical areas as set out below. However, the post-holder will be the lead nurse for issues which may span both inpatient and outpatient settings. These are set out below:

Areas of Responsibility

Infusional Services
Oncology Nurse Practitioners
Acute Oncology Services
Cancer of Uknown Primary Service (CUP)

Main Duties / Responsibilities

Service Delivery

Work closely with and co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver high quality and equitable services to the Trust’s population and lead the effective and efficient deployment of all resources to achieve all relevant targets. This will include achieving accessibility timeframes.
Ensure the most efficient and effective use of all available resources in meeting all Ministerial and HSC performance targets.
Actively engage in clinical and professional networks regionally and across Trusts.
Manage financial performance including the delivery of agreed service activity and access targets. Ensure specific areas of responsibility are delivered in line with commissioned activity and planned income, monitoring control of expenditure, improving value for money and ensuring continued service development.
Co-ordinates in conjunction with Medical Teams / Ward Managers/ Heads of Department the delivery of high quality clinical care and provides leadership in the development of clinical services by ensuring the use of evidence based practice and clinical standards within the specialty.
Alerts, manages and escalates if appropriate to the service manager any operational issues relating to access/capacity in a timely manner, to allow any further action to be taken.
Ensures that services are delivered to the standard and quality expected by the DoH, Strategic Planning and Performance Group (SPPG) and the Trust.

Ensure that services are safe and effective and that risk is minimised, that performance is monitored in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and that corrective action is taken, where necessary to address deficiencies.
Develops and maintains collaborative alliances with all stakeholders to ensure the delivery of person-centered care.
Ensures that services are reviewed regularly to achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency, with the emphasis on service improvement and modernization.
Ensures that all recommendations arising from RQIA inspections are acted upon and implemented in a timely manner.
Promoting and leading a culture which focuses on the provision of high quality safe and effective care, promotes continuous improvement, allows staff to maximise their potential and is underpinned by honest, open communication and team working across disciplines.
Develop appropriate mechanisms/for accessing the views and facilitating the involvement of service users and carers in the development and delivery of services.
In conjunction with the Service Manager, professional heads/leads ensure that all internal and ministerial elective and unscheduled care targets are achieved.
Alongside the Service manager and Clinical Leads, lead multi professional teams in the continual review and improvement of their services
Actively promote new ways of working and models of service delivery to improve Oncology services within their remit..

Performance Management

Advise and report to the Service Manager on all aspects of performance and planning to include the preparation of Service Delivery Plan, and performance reports against targets
Advise and report to the Service Manager on the achievement of the Service Group’s performance management plans identifying any risks and taking corrective action where necessary
Engage with the SPPG on all service commissioning, service delivery and performance management issues.
Work closely with the Divisional Planning and Performance Team to ensure robust performance management arrangements are implemented within the area of responsibility to deliver government targets as well as transformational development of the directorate

Quality

Ensure that the needs of patients and their carer’s are at the core of the way the Trust delivers its services.
Implement effective risk management and quality assurance policies and systems within the area of responsibility.

Contribute to the Trust’s overall corporate governance processes (including clinical governance and controls assurance, medicines management, environmental cleanliness, infection control and management of medical devices) to ensure its compliance with public sector values and codes of conduct, operations and accountability.
Contribute to maintenance of and actions arising from the Risk Register in line with Trust policy and procedure.
Provide support in the co-ordination of investigations and response to complaints, incidents and claims within their service area in line with Trust policy and procedure
Ensure all members of the service are compliant with their respective professional regulatory and requisite standards and the discharge of statutory functions.
Participate and leads projects as identified in quality initiatives in relation to the service.
Ensure that audit is undertaken on a systematic basis and ensure that critical / adverse incidents and complaints are investigated and action plans developed in a timely fashion in line with required timeframes.

Strategic Planning and Development

Delivery of annual targets through effective performance monitoring and management
Work closely with commissioners and relevant stakeholders to secure their commitment and involvement in the implementation of planning initiatives and targets.
Support the Service Manager in the review, development, implementation and delivery of services, ensuring integration with corporate and directorate strategies and service delivery priorities.
Support the Service Manager in the development of strategic and operational plans for the delivery of services in line with regional strategies, Ministerial and SPPG priorities.
Contribute to the Trust’s corporate planning, policy and decision making processes as required and ensure the Trust’s objectives and decisions are effectively communicated.
Assist the Service Manager with service development proposals and business cases.

Financial and Resource Management

Proactively identify cost pressures and monitor delegated budgets, to ensure effective and efficient use of resources, completing variance analysis and completion of financial action plans as required, achieving financial targets.
Support the Service Manager and participate in contract and service level negotiations with commissioners.

Support the Service Manager in the development and delivery of capital investment strategies with the directorate ensuring these reflect and contribute to meeting targets set by the SPPG and the Trust Corporate Plan

People Management

Provide clear and strategic leadership to staff within the area of responsibility, to ensure the service has a highly skilled, flexible and motivated workforce to provide high quality care.
Lead the development and implementation of performance development for staff and workforce modernisation initiatives for the service.
Ensure that management structures and practices support a culture of effective teamwork, continuous improvement and innovation.
Ensure full engagement of all professional staff working in multidisciplinary teams.
Work in conjunction with the Service Manager in the development and implementation of workforce modernisation initiatives within the service.
Lead by example in practicing the highest standards of conduct in accordance with Trust policies and the Code of Conduct.
Identify opportunities and develop programmes of work that will support the Trust’s commitment to multi-professional education and training in partnership with the Service Manager and clinical services leads.
Assist in the development of an educational strategy and ensure there are systems in place to identify the education and training needs of staff which are underpinned by service priorities and organisational objectives.
Participate in the Trust’s Development Review framework. Review staff on a regular basis the performance of staff with area of responsibility. Provide guidance on personal development requirements and advise on and initiate, where appropriate, further training.
In relation to the above, ensure that all staff within area of responsibility have a Personal Contribution Plan, in relation to the Trust’s strategic objectives, and a Personal Development Plan based on a yearly review and SDR outline.
Ensure the Trust’s attendance management / sickness absence policy is implemented within the service and establish an effective mechanism for regularly monitoring levels of sickness and absence, taking corrective action where necessary.Ensure that the review of performance identified above is performed for all levels of staff within the Trust in accordance with the Trust policy.
Maintain good staff relationships and morale amongst the staff reporting to him/her.
Where appropriate, review the organisational plan and establishment levels and ensure that each is consistent with achieving objectives and recommend change where appropriate.
Promotes a culture of openness, respect and civility, ensuring staff feel comfortable in making decisions or voicing concerns.
Delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to the level of staff within his/her control consistent with effective decision making whilst retaining responsibility and accountability for results.
Participate as required in the selection and appointment of staff reporting to him/her in accordance with procedures laid down by the Trust.
Take such action as may be necessary in disciplinary matters in accordance with procedures laid down by the Trust.
Promote the Trust’s policy on equality of opportunity through his/her own actions and ensure that this policy is adhered to by staff for whom he/she has responsibility.

Leadership

Be a visible, assertive and accessible figure who supports the clinical managers ensuring priorities meet both Trust and Service Group objectives.
Provide clear professional leadership for staff within the service of responsibility.
Provide clear leadership to all within their service and ensure the Trust has a highly skilled, flexible and motivated workforce to provide high quality care.
Responsible for the implementation of all relevant national and Trust policies, to ensure policy translates into practice.
Actively works to support and empower staff to develop and utilise leadership skills, ensuring they are invested in appropriate levels of authority to undertake their role effectively in an accountable manner.
Contribute to a culture of positive performance management through leadership, setting and maintaining high standards of practice whilst promoting a culture of effective team working, continuous improvement and innovation.
Facilitates the teams to work across professional and organisational boundaries.

Development and Innovation

Actively promote new ways of working and models of service delivery to improve services for patients.
In conjunction with the Service Manager promotes innovation and change to underpin the modernisation of services with a view to re profiling of services where necessary.
Ensure the implementation and monitoring of good practice across the services area.

Professional Management

Liaise closely with professional heads/leads as appropriate to ensure sound governance arrangements across the service area and the provision of professional support and advice.
Ensure that processes are in place to ensure that all professional policies, procedures and legislative standards are issued, implemented and monitored.

In conjunction with the Service Manager ensure that workforce plans are developed and implemented to ensure the effective and efficient provision of professional staff in the Trust.
Respond to operational/managerial issues where the situation is out of the experience/knowledge of the individual manager and assist senior and middle managers with problem solving.
Contribute to and lead on the development and effectiveness of Clinical Networks.

General Responsibilities

Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:

At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.
Promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with Belfast Trust’s Whistleblowing Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.
Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.
Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy.
Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations.
Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment.
Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision.
Maintain high standards of personal accountability.
Participates in the On call rota

Information Governance  

All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails.  All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt.

For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR

Environmental Cleaning Strategy

The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognizes the key principle that “Cleanliness matters is everyone’s responsibility, not just the cleaners” Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.

Infection Prevention and Control

The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

This includes:-
Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO ‘5 moments’);
Using the correct ‘7 step’ hand hygiene technique;
Being ‘bare below the elbows’ when in a clinical environment;
Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet);
Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry;
Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised;
Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.

Values

The Belfast Trust aims to recruit staff not only with the right skills but also with the right values to ensure the delivery of excellent patient care and experience. Staff will be expected to be committed to provide safe, effective, compassionate and person centered care by:-
Treating Everyone with Dignity and Respect
Displaying Openness and Trust
Being Accountable
Being Leading Edge
Maximising Learning and Development

By embedding the above values we will make a significant contribution to the delivery of the Trust’s Vision.

Personal Public Involvement

Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI).

Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.

http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf

Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.


PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE AND BAND: Lead Nurse Band 8A


DEPT / DIRECTORATE: Oncology Specialities


Notes to applicants:
You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.
Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined below at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.
Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA


The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage.
You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

Factor
Criteria
*Middle Management refers to band 7 or above

Method of Assessment


Experience
Qualifications
Registration

Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC Register (General Adult Branch)
AND

Hold an university degree and worked for at least 2 in the last 5 years at a*Senior management role or above managing in a clinical setting

Minimum of 5 years post registration experience

Shortlisting by Application Form


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Delivered against challenging performance management programmes for a minimum of 2 years in the last 5 years meeting a range of key targets and making significant improvements.

Have worked with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation, to achieve successful outcomes for patient care

Experience of financial management and budgetary control in a major complex organisation

Successfully demonstrated effective people management, governance, leadership and organisational skills and contribution to the delivery of key performance indicators for a minimum of 2 years in the last 5 years.

Must be able to demonstrate evidence of reform or modernisation of an aspect of service delivery to bring about measurable quality improvement

Have good communication skills (written, oral, presentational and interpersonal) with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff

Shortlisting by Application Form

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Desirable criteria will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.


Post registration nursing experience in a Haematology or Oncology environment.



NOTE:
Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates, and one photocopy of same, issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative.

If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment.

Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

Healthcare Leadership Competencies

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will need to demonstrate at interview that they have the required competencies to be effective in this demanding leadership role.

The competencies concerned are set out in the NHS Healthcare Leadership Model, details of which can be found at:

http://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/resources/healthcare-leadership-model.


Particular attention will be given to the following:
Inspiring shared purpose
Leading with care
Evaluating information
Connecting our service
Sharing the vision
Engaging the team
Holding to account
Developing capability
Influencing for results

Belfast HSC Trust Values

Whilst employees will be expected to portray all the values, particular attention is drawn to the following values for this role.

RESPECT & DIGNITY
Being respectful to others
Showing compassion to those who are suffering
Acting fairly and even-handed
Acknowledging the good work of others
Supporting others to achieve positive results

OPENNESS & TRUST
Communicating openly and consistently
Listening to the opinions of others and acting sensitively
Being trustworthy & genuine
Ensuring that appropriate information is shared honestly

ACCOUNTABILITY
Taking responsibility for your own decisions and actions
Openly admitting your mistakes and learning from them
Using all available resources appropriately
Challenging failures and poor practice courageously

LEADING EDGE
Actively seeking out innovative practice
Participate in new approaches & service development opportunities
Share best practice with others
Promote the Trust as a centre of excellence

MAXIMISING LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
Act as a role model for the development of others
Continuing to challenge my own practice
Fulfil my own statutory mandatory training requirements
Actively support the development of others