Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

The Day Treatment Unit (DTU) at the Churchill Hospital cares for patients with cancer who require a wide range of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) including classic chemotherapy and newer novel agents such as immunotherapies and gene therapy. 

We are looking for a dynamic, experienced and innovative nurse to join our Haematology DTU team as a deputy nurse manager to help the team achieve the best care for patients and the safe administration of SACT. Please note, this is a fixed-term contract for 12 months. 

For more information or to arrange an informal chat/visit (recommended), please contact emily.portman@ouh.nhs.uk 

The post-holder will:

• Assist the unit nurse manager provide clinical and managerial leadership for staff and the safe delivery of the SACT service, ensuring systems and processes are up to date 
• Be part of our multi-disciplinary team (MDT) ensuring patients attending the DTU are cared for to the highest possible standard
• Contribute to the development of clinical practice in a positive manner in order to maintain a consistent, motivated day treatment focus.
• Be available to travel between DTUs at the Churchill and Horton hospitals to assist where required

The applicant should be experienced in the administration of SACT, be able to communicate sensitively & effectively with patients, their carers and all members of the MDT and be an excellent team player. Full induction and training will be provided. The role is supervised and clearly linked to competencies that require completion within a pre-arranged time frame.

• Registered nurse: entry on part 1 or 12 of the NMC register
• Experience in an acute setting and relevant specialist experience
• Demonstrable experience in ward co-ordination
• Evidence of commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals' vision and values.

• Teaching/Management experience

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that this job advertisement will close automatically once the application limit is reached, regardless of whether this occurs before the advertised closing date.