Band 5 Staff Nurse-Centre for Clinical Haematology

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you a registered nurse with at least 12 months acute clinical experience looking to try something new? Are you keen to learn new skills? Are you motivated to provide a high quality service? Then an opportunity to join the Centre for Clinical Haematology (CCH) may just be for you.

CCH is a busy and fast paced unit that delivers treatment and support to adults, teenagers and young adults with a wide range of haematology conditions. We administer Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) and supporting therapies. We also oversee an ambulatory Stem Cell Transplantation and chemotherapy programme, as well as a busy outpatient clinic.

You will be expected to work flexibly with shifts 8am-7pm.

If you have SACT, cannulation, phlebotomy, or central lines skills it will be an advantage, but if not, then you should have enthusiasm and dexterity to develop these skills and training/support will be given. You will be supported in this post by the Unit Manager and team, Matron for Haematology and the SACT trainers.

Interviews will be face to face

Fixed Term -12 month maternity cover

Main duties of the job

Main duties include are to manage and provide care for patients undergoing systemic anti-cancer therapies and supportive treatments. The post holder will be someone who displays excellent communication skills and will be responsible for assessing patients for chemotherapy to ensure their physical condition and blood parameters are acceptable in order to receive prescribed treatment. Administration and disposal of intravenous chemotherapy in line with Trust and National guidance. Work closely and communicate effectively with all members of the MDT. Undertake procedures related to Stem Cell Transplantation. Cannulation, phlebotomy or central line skills are desirable but not necessary as you will be supported to develop these skills.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Date posted

09 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1089706

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

* Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register
* Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC

Experience

Essential

* Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary NHS care setting
* Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/competence
* Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team / providing supervision to others
* Understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct
* Understanding of preceptorship and work based learning and assimilation of skills and knowledge
* Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context
* Understanding / experience of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity
* Awareness of health and safety issues

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

* Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register
* Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC

Experience

Essential

* Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary NHS care setting
* Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/competence
* Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team / providing supervision to others
* Understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct
* Understanding of preceptorship and work based learning and assimilation of skills and knowledge
* Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context
* Understanding / experience of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity
* Awareness of health and safety issues

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).