Overview

Senior Staff Nurse/Clinical Sister - Lawrence WardDivision: Cancer and Core Clinical ServicesCare Group: Cancer and AccessBand: 6Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum/pro rataFollowing the re-structure of our cancer nursing team we are able to offer developmental SACT training posts for nurses wishing to pursue a career in haemato-oncology nursing.In addition we are also seeking experienced, motivated and self driven band 6 nurses to join our cancer nursing team on the haemato-oncology ward at Medway Hospital, sharing our ambition and vision to deliver the

Best of Care by the Best People

ensuring our Trust becomes the first choice for patients and staff.Main duties of the jobFor the band 6 post the successful applicant will possess the SACT Passport. For the developmental band 6 post the successful candidate will have a minimum of 18mths post qualification experience in an acute setting. All applicants must demonstrate strong leadership qualities and organisational skills, and be motivated to support the senior sister and act as a role model for junior members of the team.You will be able to coordinate the ward, working under your own initiative, prioritising your workload providing safe nursing care. You will gain skills through audits and management of a small team of staff. You will have the ability to plan, document, deliver and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for patients in a responsible and efficient way. To develop a greater awareness and understanding of the needs of patients with cancer and the different treatment modalities administered within the unit. To develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of managing a shift confidently. We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team please contact us for more information and apply today.About us

Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Care

by the Best of People providing excellent care, every timeWe strive to deliver the highest quality of care to all patient, always striving to put the patients first.Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared

vision

is achieved for our patients.Our

BEST

values underpin

Patient First

and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:B - BoldE - Every person countsS - Sharing and openT - TogetherOur Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families.Details

Date posted: 10 September 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for changeBand: Band 6Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum/pro rataContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 275-2509CSCN-LAWJob locations: Medway NHS Foundation Trust, Windmill Road, Gillingham, ME7 5NYJob responsibilities

Provide strong clinical leadership skills, supporting, energising, inspiring and empowering others in pursuit of a shared vision to ensure the effective leadership of the wardTo assist and support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in the establishment of an efficient working environment, making the most effective and efficient use of staff, supplies and servicesAssesses patients, plans, implements care, provides specialist advice and maintains associated recordsWorking autonomously to manage a caseload of patients, acting as a lead assuming responsibility and accountability for assessing, implementing and evaluating care for the designated clinical areaUndertake and support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in setting and auditing nursing standards in the department, including the implementation of improvement recommendationsTo take an active role in risk assessment, supporting implementation of strategies to minimise risk. Ensuring incidents and near misses are reported, through promoting a no blame cultureTo create an environment that fosters good communication between patient and health care professionals, that meets individuals needsBe an effective communicator and be a role model in liaising with the community and other members of the health care teamAssess the need for, plan, and implement suitable induction and staff development programmes for nursing staff in conjunction with the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse within the clinical area to ensure effective care of all patientsAssist the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse to ensure that all students and newly appointed staff have identified mentors / preceptorsPerson Specification

QualificationsNMC Registered Nurse1st level degree in Nursing or related subjectSACT passport (unless applying for developmental post)Mentorship qualificationUndertaken 12 months preceptorshipDesirableEvidence of Level 7 studyAdvanced Communication skills or equivalentValues Based Question

EssentialHow do you demonstrate respect and dignity?Experience

EssentialAt least 12 months preceptorshipAt least 18 months post registration experience in an acute settingDemonstratable experience of taking charge a ward, including allocation of safe staffingExperience of mentoring students and supervising unqualified staffExperience of working under pressure and demonstratable coping strategiesExperience of caring for patients receiving palliative and/or End of Life CareDesirableAt least 12 months in a haematology, oncology or palliative care settingKnowledge, Skills and Ability

Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issuesAwareness of clinical governance and risk management issuesDemonstratable leadership qualitiesDemonstrate self-awareness and critical reflectionAbility to prioritise workload and escalate appropriately through the correct channelsGood communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive informationAbility to administer SACT (unless developmental post)Ability to undertake pre-SACT assessments and new patient information sessions (unless developmental post)Additional information

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.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.Employer details

Medway NHS Foundation TrustWindmill RoadGillinghamME7 5NYEmployer''s website: https://www.medway.nhs.uk/

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