Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse with haematology/oncology experience to undertake a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager Role on Stirland Ward.



Stirland Ward is a fast-paced, 25 bedded clinical haematology and oncology ward caring for a diverse group of patients with haematological/oncological conditions and malignancies. We provide acute/emergency care for patients from across Nottinghamshire and the surrounding regions experiencing complications secondary to their underlying disease or the treatments they have undergone.



We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and hard-working individual with proven clinical and leadership/management skills to join our competent and dedicated team in providing the highest standard of evidence-based, holistic patient care.

The successful candidate will:

Act as the deputy to the ward manager, regularly taking charge of the ward and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintain at a high standard.



Be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non?clinical governance.



Work flexibly as a member of the ward team and in support of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved.



Patients - We will ensure our patients receive consistently high quality, safe care with outstanding outcomes and experience



People - We will build on our position as an employer of choice; with an engaged, developed and empowered team that puts patient care at the heart of everything it does



Places - We will invest in our estate, equipment and digital infrastructure to support the delivery of high quality patient care



Performance - We will consistently achieve our performance standards and make the best use of resources to contribute to an affordable healthcare system



Partners - We will support the improvement of the health of the communities we serve through strong system leadership and innovative partnerships to deliver integrated models of care



Potential - We will deliver world-class research and education and transform health through innovation



For a comprehensive job description and person specification please see the attached documents below.



Act as the deputy to the ward manager, regularly taking charge of the ward and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintain at a high standard.