Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered nurse to join the band 6 team in Oncology Same Day Emergency Care as a Deputy Ward Manager. Oncology Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) is an assessment area for patients under oncology who have become unwell as a result of their disease or treatment. Patients are referred to SDEC and as the band 6 in charge will access over the phone if they are suitable to attend. SDEC also see's patients under Haematology and Renal for nurse led procedures/infusions/transfusions. Patients may require admission from SDEC to the Specialist Receiving Unit and appropriate escalation will be required.



SDEC is looking for an experienced Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager to join the team. Relevant experience required.



You must have excellent communication skills and confident in escalating issues where appropriate. It is essential you have previous experience in co-ordinating an area as nurse in charge. You must be able to prioritise the care of the patients and be confident in dealing with the multidisciplinary team.



As well as working as nurse in charge you must also be able to support junior members of the team and take on band 6 management responsibilities.



With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.



Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!



We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.



The post holder will act as a deputy to the Ward Manager and they will be required to;



Regularly take charge of the unit



Hold the referral phone throughout the shift



Ensure members of the team are delivering high quality care



Answer datix's



Be an effective leader/ role model



Provide direct clinical care