Band 5 Staff Nurse-Haematology Oncology Day Unit

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the team on the Haematology & Oncology Day Unit at Good Hope Hospital. The post holder is responsible for the toxicity assessment pre administration of systemic anti-cancer treatments (SACT) and supportive treatments. The nurse led unit provides a specialist Oncology and Haematology nursing service to patients, families and carers by demonstrating advanced clinical knowledge and principles of the safe delivery of SACT and supportive products within the day unit setting. Experience in this area is desired, but not essential as specialist education and training will be provided. The unit at GHH is open Monday-Friday 08.00-18.00hours, closed bank holidays. Informal visits welcomed prior to application

Main duties of the job

Assessing patients prior to administering all routes of anti-cancer treatment, and liaising with the MDT to resolve any issues.

Have good cannulation skills, and competent at accessing CVAD's and knowing when to escalate any concerns.

Competent or undertake competency to perform venesections, blood transfusions or bisphosphonate infusions.

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

17 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9007279

Job locations

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR

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 General Nurse
* First Level degree in related subject or undertaking a degree pathway.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
* 6 - 12 months minimum nursing experience

Experience

Essential

o Relevant post registration experience
o Experience of multi-professional working
o Good communication skills
o Friendly and supportive attitude

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

* Registered General Nurse
* First Level degree in related subject or undertaking a degree pathway.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
* 6 - 12 months minimum nursing experience

Experience

Essential

o Relevant post registration experience
o Experience of multi-professional working
o Good communication skills
o Friendly and supportive attitude

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

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