Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a compassionate, motivated and innovative nurse leader to join our small, friendly and committed team in a Supervisory Sister/ Charge Nurse role at Weston Oncology and Haematology Day Unit.

Our lovely 9 chair unit delivers SACT and supportive therapies to patients with haematological and oncology diagnoses. Building relationships and delivering person centred care is at the heart of the support we offer to patients throughout their cancer journey.

Experience of cancer nursing and SACT delivery are desirable for this role, but not essential as we have a wide range of educational opportunities available to a candidate with proven leadership and strong management skills. This role will be closely supported by the Cancer Matron based in Weston, Lead SACT Nurse for the Trust, the nursing leadership team of the Day unit at BHOC, and the Specialised Services Head of Nursing Team.

Main duties of the job

• Provide Supervisory support to a team of registered nurses and health care support workers
• Clinical delivery of nursing care to patients receiving SACT and other supportive therapies
• Unit management of rosters, risk assessment, datix, appraisal, HR, recruitment, leave, budgets, patient safety, quality improvement projects
• Supporting efficiency and effectiveness of unit processes to ensure smooth delivery of treatment to patients close to their homes
• Role model compassion, innovation and excellence in care

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job responsibilities

• Clinical supervisory role
• Deliver, or work towards competence, to deliver SACT
• Close working with leadership team to ensure safe efficient effective services
• Support innovation in treatment and processes
• Support education and development of the nursing team
• Support daily co-ordination of the unit
• Ensure all management processes are in place and up to date to support the team
• Provide assurances to the division and wider Trust teams
• Contribute to Trust initiatives and work within the wider Specialised Services band 7 team

Person Specification
Essential

• Prepare to work towards L3 qualifications i.e. PG Cert in Cancer Care, PACR, PADRAP, NMP
• Ability to lead and influence change
• Significant relevant clinical and management experience at Band 6
• Experience in Teaching, Assessing and Mentoring

Desirable

• SACT trained with substantive experience and competency to deliver chemotherapy
• Relevant post registration qualification at level 3
• Completed UKONs SACT passport
• Experience and knowledge of advanced practice, local and national policies and guidelines relating to SACT
• Experience in cancer care

Experience
Essential

• NMC registered

Desirable

• SACT trained

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.