Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic, dynamic, clinical Oncology nurse wanting to make the next step in your career?
Are you interested in being at the forefront of new treatments for cancer?
In the Cancer Research team we have permanent positions available, so if you are experienced in the oncology fields but have never thought of research as a specialty, OR you are experienced in research and looking for a new challenge, then this could be your opportunity to see if Cancer Research is a new area of practice for you, whilst maintaining your clinical skills.
We also have the exciting opportunity for candidates to work on the new service development dedicated specifically to Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic cancer research
The Oncology research portfolio is one of the largest in the region and has an exciting range of commercial, academic, observational as well as complex interventional studies. The disease areas we cover in the Cancer Research Team include Brain: Lung; Hep Bil; Breast; Urology; Sarcoma; Upper GI: Colorectal: Gynae & others.
The role involves the recruitment, education, support and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data, including the collection and management of blood and tissue samples.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates wishing to develop new skills and their research knowledge as part of a friendly and supportive team.
Main duties of the job
Essential Criteria for applying for this post:
*Displays genuine interest in the post applied for and can articulate this when questioned and demonstrate it in the job application
*Registered level 1 Adult Nurse on the NMC register
*Post registration experience working in a complex health care setting / Acute NHS care setting
*Competent in managing the care of a group of patients / shift management and clinical leadership relevant to the practice setting
*Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team / providing supervision to others
*Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development/ competence
*Good IT skills / ability to record information electronically
*Positive and enthusiastic attitude
*Ability to communicate articulately
*Previous experience in Research/ Oncology or Inflammatory conditions is desirable, but not exclusionary
For any information about the above post, please contact:
Daniella Lynch- Senior Cancer Research Sister on 0121 371 8782 or Daniella.Lynch3@uhb.nhs.uk or Catharine Prest -- Senior Cancer Research Sister on 0121 3718783 or Catharine.Prest@uhb.nhs.uk
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Registered level 1 Adult Nurse on the NMC register
- *Relevant degree or equivalent in nursing
Desirable
- *Health care management / leadership qualification.
Experience
Essential
- *Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration
- *Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting / Acute NHS care setting supervising / mentoring junior staff
- *Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD
- *Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff
- *Experience of mentoring undergraduate students
- *Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department
- *Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice.
Desirable
- *Evidence of Research knowledge
- *Experience of working within clinical trials/ studies/ research coordination
- *Relevant and recent clinical experience within the oncology setting including the supervision/ education of junior staff.
- *Systemic anti-cancer therapy training (SACT) passport completed
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD
- *Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
- *Competence in expanded clinical practice associated with the role
- *Excellent Communication skills, written & verbal.
- *Ability to work under pressure across competing demands
- *Ability to articulate the principles of safeguarding and mental capacity
- *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- *Approachable and friendly
- *Supportive / Flexible
- *Well organised
- *Good communicator
- *Sound clinical reasoning and decision making
- *Ability to perform in complex and challenging situations
- *Ability to inspire and lead a team
- *Ability to work flexible shift pattern, where required to include rotation of day /night duty and unsocial hours according to service need
Desirable
- Demonstrate an ability, experience, passion in the following:
- *Leadership
- *Team Building
- *Managing resources
- *Time management
- *Role modelling
- *Change management / clinical developments
- *Clinical governance
- *Audit and research
- *Workforce planning / management
- *NHS policy and political awareness
- TBC at appointment
- Willingness to work core shift patterns for the area Monday to Friday with occasional out of hours /weekend working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Registered level 1 Adult Nurse on the NMC register
- *Relevant degree or equivalent in nursing
Desirable
- *Health care management / leadership qualification.
Experience
Essential
- *Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration
- *Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting / Acute NHS care setting supervising / mentoring junior staff
- *Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD
- *Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff
- *Experience of mentoring undergraduate students
- *Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department
- *Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice.
Desirable
- *Evidence of Research knowledge
- *Experience of working within clinical trials/ studies/ research coordination
- *Relevant and recent clinical experience within the oncology setting including the supervision/ education of junior staff.
- *Systemic anti-cancer therapy training (SACT) passport completed
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD
- *Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
- *Competence in expanded clinical practice associated with the role
- *Excellent Communication skills, written & verbal.
- *Ability to work under pressure across competing demands
- *Ability to articulate the principles of safeguarding and mental capacity
- *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- *Approachable and friendly
- *Supportive / Flexible
- *Well organised
- *Good communicator
- *Sound clinical reasoning and decision making
- *Ability to perform in complex and challenging situations
- *Ability to inspire and lead a team
- *Ability to work flexible shift pattern, where required to include rotation of day /night duty and unsocial hours according to service need
Desirable
- Demonstrate an ability, experience, passion in the following:
- *Leadership
- *Team Building
- *Managing resources
- *Time management
- *Role modelling
- *Change management / clinical developments
- *Clinical governance
- *Audit and research
- *Workforce planning / management
- *NHS policy and political awareness
- TBC at appointment
- Willingness to work core shift patterns for the area Monday to Friday with occasional out of hours /weekend working
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
