Oncology Day Unit Manager

Oncology Day Unit Manager | Spire The Montefiore | Hove | Full time| Permanent | We are pleased to announce a new opportunity for an Oncology Day Unit Manager to join our Spire The Montefiore Hospital in Hove, on a full time permanent basis. Role Specification To provide exemplary planned care for cancer patients undergoing systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT). Lead specialist in the area of SACT providing specialist education and undertaking research and audit in the field of cancer care. To ensure the team deliver effective quality care and adhere to safety compliance for patients with cancer by providing excellent clinical and managerial leadership. To provide advice and support to other staff in the department and support the Director of Clinical Services in the overall management of the healthcare environment. Duties and responsibilities: Develop practice in the assessment of health and wellbeing needs within SACT/ cancer services, and addressing individual's health and well-being needs Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information across cancer services Develops a working environment and culture that actively improves health, safety, and security Improve quality and safety compliance Support and enable equality, diversity and rights Determine the effective use of efficient use of physical and financial resources Assist with research and development and its dissemination within cancer services Plan, monitor, and quality assure the application of technology for measurement, monitoring, and treatment Lead the oncology/chemotherapy service against Spire key performance indicators, ensuring the efficient running of the department To develop the marketing of the oncology service and deliver against targets. This will include responsibility for attracting Consultants to the service Promote and maintain a close working relationship with MSE Oncology Services to ensure standardisation and sharing in terms of cancer MDT, education and resources To ensure that Clinical Governance and risk management are embedded within daily practice Provide and receive patient information, ensuring that all patient information is provided, received, and recorded in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Spire PoliciesWho we're looking for: Previous experience as a Registered Nurse with a proven background in oncology/chemotherapy, ideally within a day case chemotherapy environment Recognised qualification and competency in the delivery of SACT Recognised or working towards qualification in Independent prescribing Evidence of substantial post registration continual professional development in management and clinically related cancer studiesBenefits: We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers Private medical insurance Life assuranceWe commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing Date: . Friday 26th January - To streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Alison Roberts on