Job overview

Senior Staff Nurse/Clinical Sister - Lawrence Ward

Division: Cancer and Core Clinical Services

Care Group: Cancer and Access

Band: 6

Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum/pro rata

Following 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 job

For 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.

Working for our organisation

Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of the Best of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time

We 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 – Bold

E – Every person counts

S – Sharing and open

T - Together

Our 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.