SACT Ward Manager (Bracknell Healthspace)

Haringey GP Federation; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 7 SACT Ward Manager for Bracknell Healthspace. The successful candidate will oversee SACT services, manage team performance, and ensure delivery of expert cancer care in line with guidelines. Ideal applicants should possess a registered nurse qualification and experience in SACT administration. The role offers an annual salary range of £47,810 to £54,710 plus benefits, promoting a commitment to high-quality patient-focused care.

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse
• UKONS SACT Passport or equivalent
• Advanced Communication skills
• Advanced Assessment Skills
• Masters in specialist area or able to demonstrate competence at equivalent level
• Non-medical prescribing

Responsibilities

• Support lead SACT Nurse in providing outstanding services.
• Deliver SACT safely and effectively according to guidelines.
• Manage day-to-day running of the SACT units.

Job description

SACT Ward Manager (Bracknell Healthspace)

Band 7 SACT Ward Manager (Bracknell Healthspace)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Band 7 SACT unit manager of Chemotherapy 1, Bracknell Healthspace under the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

Our vision: "To lead in the provision of safe, efficient and evidence-based systemic anti-cancer therapy - delivering high quality and compassionate, patient focused care".

The post holder will:

• Support the lead SACT Nurse in the provision of outstanding SACT services for our patients.
• Be an expert in all aspects of SACT services, and will need to work in accordance to and meet the requirements of the relevant national measures and guidelines.
• Assist in the development of services at our main site (Royal Berkshire Hospital) and spoke sites (Bracknell and West Berkshire Community Hospital).
• Be responsible for the line management of all employees of the SACT units, with main responsibility for Chemotherapy 1, Bracknell. They will share the line management responsibilities of WBCH with the SACT Unit Manager of King Edward Ward, RBH.
• Assist with the training and development of new and existing staff, particularly those undertaking SACT qualifications.

You will hold a recognised SACT qualification and have recent experience working with SACT.

The post holder will be expected to work across all 3 SACT units as required, with their main base being Chemotherapy 1, Bracknell Healthspace.

Main duties of the job

CLINICAL

• Deliver SACT safely and effectively in accordance with guidelines.
• Practice as an expert in cancer Nursing and SACT administration.
• Use specialist knowledge and skills to assess patients, interpret complex problems and provide the appropriate level of intervention.

MANAGEMENT

• Act as a role model and lead by example.
• To organise workload allowing time for clinical, management and educational time.
• To participate in local, regional and national network groups.
• To manage the day-to-day running of the SACT units, being the main point of contact for clinical and non clinical issues.
• Be responsible for the smooth running of the unit, mindful of issues related to health and safety and the management of risk.
• Ensure safe staffing of the units and elevate appropriately when unable to manage using own resources.
• Be aware of budgets and ensure best efforts are made to maintain resourcefulness.
• To ensure that the recruitment, retention, motivation and development of staff is a key management priority.

EDUCATION

• Provides education and training for all bands and disciplines of staff with support from the BCC Practice Education team, SACT Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Lead SACT Nurse.
• Identify and advocate for the educational needs of the team and facilitate the provision of education to meet those needs.
• To support the lead SACT Nurse in the management of the SACT register and contribute to the development of SACT Nurses and ongoing competency maintenance.

About us

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our "CARE" values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

• Registered Adult Nurse
• UKONS SACT Passport or equivalent
• Advanced Communication skills
• Advanced Assessment Skills
• Masters in specialist area or able to demonstrate competence at equivalent level
• Non-medical prescribing

Experience

• Recent experience in SACT administration
• Experience in facilitation, teaching, assessing, coaching
• Post-qualification clinical experience in oncology/haematology at band 6 level or above
• Experience in leadership and management
• Experience of successful Change Management
• Experience in working on an outpatient SACT unit

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.

£47,810 to £54,710 a year(plus 5% Fringe £2,198) per annum