About this role
Job summary This busy purpose built Haematology/Oncology Unit is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate Deputy ward sisterwith good organisational and communication skills, to compliment the existing team . Day-care Unit comprised of 14 chair treatment area, a private patient room, and many clinic rooms. The day unit is very busy seeing approx 250 patients per week. This role requires NMC Registration.Base Locations: Royal Bournemouth HospitalInterview date: Thursday, 6th August 2026
Main duties of the job o To support the ward sister in managing the Haematology and Oncology Day Unit and contribute to the development and promotion of the nursing service, ensuring the delivery of high quality, cost effective care. o To participate in the development of patient pathways, policies and protocols, to enable changes in practice to be achieved, implemented, evaluated and disseminated. o To be involved in the development of the Haematology and Oncology Cancer Nursing Service, in collaboration with the MDT, to meet patient and service needs. o To build effective working relationships with the multidisciplinary teams within and across providers, to meet patient and service needs, acting as patient advocate and representing nursing views. o To provide, receive, interpret and communicate complex information with a range of health care personnel. o To ensure that all LERNs are investigated in a timely manner and in accordance with Trust policy and to escalate appropriately incidents following investigation of complaints or LERNs. o To ensure all staff are provided with individual and team feedback on reported incidents and the actions take and to disseminate widely any learning points to the whole team.
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.)For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust's Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.
Job description Job responsibilities To assist the sister / charge nurse to lead and manage the development of and the provision of a high quality nursing service and environment for the Haematology Oncology Day Unit Service. To provide specialist nursing knowledge, expertise and advice, facilitating the provision of evidence based patient centred care pathways and packages. Deputise and take charge of the given area regularly in the absence of the sister /charge nurse. To establish a balance between clinical and managerial demands so as to maintain clinical credibility. To maintain an established communication and professional working relationship between site and haematology and oncology at both Poole and The Royal Bournemouth Hospital. To actively seek to resolve arising concerns and complaints to support the patient experience and quality agenda and to support other members to do so.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC registered Nurse. Recognised teaching qualification. Degree/Masers level Specialist course.,sact training
Desirable
1st level degree or working towards. Physical Examination of the Adult. Advanced Communication Skills / Counselling course.
Experience Essential
Demonstrable experience within Haematology and Oncology. Experience of multi-professional working. Experience of teaching.
Desirable
Experience of audit and research.
Technical Skills Competencies Essential
Technical/clinical competencies relevant to practice role including IV drug administration, cannulation and phlebotomy, accessing central lines, Administration of chemotherapy. IT literacy using a range of current and relevant packages. Retrieve relevant investigation results. Teaching and presentation skills. Ability to motivate and lead a team. Project and change management skills Presentation skills. Problem solving skills. Planning and prioritisation skills Commitment to personal and professional development of others.
Desirable
Evidence of knowledge and managing staff through human policies and procedures. Able to undertake performance review, and manage issues pertaining to performance. Awareness of principles of budgetary management and signatory responsibilities. Able to formulate departmental policies.
Knowledge Essential
Developments in specialty treatments at national and local levels. Theoretical and practical knowledge of Haematology/Oncology. Conversant with developments related to Chemotherapy at national and local levels. Knowledge of key principles of the risk management process. Ability to co-ordinate duty rotas, taking into account skill mix requirements. Understanding of team dynamics to ensure effective team working.
Desirable
CQC standards. Evidence of knowledge and managing staff through human policies and procedures. Able to undertake performance reviews and manage issues pertaining to performance. Awareness of principles of budgetary management and signatory responsibilities. Able to formulate departmental policies. Evidence of managing complaints.
Other requirements specific to the role Essential
role Organisation and planning skills. Ability to prioritise effectively. Time management. Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative and part of the multi-disciplinary team. Able to integrate into MDT. Demonstrate effective communication skills when receiving complex, sensitive and contentious information using a range of methods. Flexible working pattern. Adaptive to unpredictable workloads. Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions. Able to travel within geographical area as required by service/requirements of post. Effective role model. Good organisational skills. Able to manage clinical concerns and delays in patient care, escalating appropriately when required. Potential exposure to environmental hazards. Able to work within close/intimate contact with patients (eg. direct contact with bodily fluids).
Personal Attributes Essential
Highly motivated. Flexible to the needs of the service. Recognises stress in self and others and manages appropriately. Supportive of staff/team members. Professional approach. Self-awareness. Adapative to unpredictable workloads. Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions. Problem solving and decision-making skills.
Desirable
Situational awareness and management of self and others
Language requirement Essential
Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address HODU,RBH
Bournemouth
BH77DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)