Job summary
The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, participating and contributing to the wider clinical governance agenda including service developments and flexible working to meet the needs of patients. Managing a case load of patients receiving a range of Oncology treatments and management of the associated complications.
There is also a requirement to supervise junior staff and teach qualified and unqualified staff including basic and post basic students.
Please be aware that you may be required to cover in Chemotherapy Service, Outpatients or Inpatients.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
To work with patients and their carers to determine in partnership the assessment of patient needs. Working collaboratively with the multi disciplinary/multi agency team.
To liaise and provide guidance on your area of practice to inpatient and community service on the care of patients when requested.
To lead or contribute to the development of a care plan to meet the holistic needs of the patient and carer which identifies interventions, goals and review dates.
To act as the named nurse for designated individuals
To ensure that patients receive nursing care according to plan, delegating the care to be given to other members of the team as appropriate.
To plan with the patient/team a discharge plan that is followed through for each patient, involving both carers, community services and other agencies when appropriate.
To contribute to the creation of a caring environment that values patients/carers opinions and ideas and where motivation amongst staff to develop is a high priority.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure the development of therapeutic interventions within the team.
To ensure ward staff are up to date with patients progress and full communication is maintained with staff involved regarding admissions and discharges.
To ensure that patients/clients and their carers receive accurate, current information relevant to their need. This will include information on how to access other services to support their needs
To provide clinical leadership to junior members of the team and deputise/undertake delegated duties in the absence of the Team Leader.
To undertake appraisals of junior members of staff.
To assist and preceptor/coach junior nurses and staff to develop their professional knowledge and skills through the meeting of appraisal objectives and personal development plans, utilising own achievements in this respect as a model.
To ensure consistency of leadership styles by supporting the Team Leader in establishing and shaping a climate within which the attitudes, knowledge and skills of staff are brought together to develop an ownership for the philosophy of care adopted.
To identify a personal development plan incorporating measures both through training and self directed study/experiences, ensuring the delivery of evidence based interventions and practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure the development of therapeutic interventions within the team.
To ensure ward staff are up to date with patients progress and full communication is maintained with staff involved regarding admissions and discharges.
To ensure that patients/clients and their carers receive accurate, current information relevant to their need. This will include information on how to access other services to support their needs
To provide clinical leadership to junior members of the team and deputise/undertake delegated duties in the absence of the Team Leader.
To undertake appraisals of junior members of staff.
To assist and preceptor/coach junior nurses and staff to develop their professional knowledge and skills through the meeting of appraisal objectives and personal development plans, utilising own achievements in this respect as a model.
To ensure consistency of leadership styles by supporting the Team Leader in establishing and shaping a climate within which the attitudes, knowledge and skills of staff are brought together to develop an ownership for the philosophy of care adopted.
To identify a personal development plan incorporating measures both through training and self directed study/experiences, ensuring the delivery of evidence based interventions and practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- o1st or 2nd Level registered nurse or practitioner.
- oDegree or Working towards a degree.
- oNMC standards.
- o Chemotherapy awareness
- WG Cancer plan
Desirable
- oTeaching and Assessment
- oClinical Assessment skills.
- oWilling to undertake specialist oncology module in chemotherapy
- oUnderstanding of the wider policy influences on the NHS.
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of continuing professional development.
- oEvidence of experience in general nursing practice
Desirable
- oOncology experience as a student or qualified.
- oCritical care
- Chemotherapy Administration
- oEvidence of Mentorship /clinical supervision
- oIT skills - ECDL, ISCO
- oCannulation
- oPhlebotomy
- oChemotherapy administration
- oIV skills
- oAdvanced communication skills
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of communication skills
- oDemonstrate competent clinical skills.
- oAbility to be constructive through diplomacy and negotiation
- oDemonstrate ability to be flexible to the needs of the service
- oDemonstrate creative and innovative ways of working.
- oDemonstrate leadership skills
- oEvidence of team working.
Desirable
- oIT skills - ECDL, ISCO
- oCannulation
- Phlebotomy
- oChemotherapy administration
- oIV skills
- Advanced communication skills
- oDemonstrate good work life balance
- oWork well under pressure
- oAble to prioritise workload
- oEfficient but calm when under pressure
Other
Essential
- oMust be prepared to travel and work within the outreach chemotherapy clinic setting when required.
- oFlexible working including late finishes and weekend working
Desirable
- oWelsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
- Understanding the wider political influences and changing priorities in the modernising NHS.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- o1st or 2nd Level registered nurse or practitioner.
- oDegree or Working towards a degree.
- oNMC standards.
- o Chemotherapy awareness
- WG Cancer plan
Desirable
- oTeaching and Assessment
- oClinical Assessment skills.
- oWilling to undertake specialist oncology module in chemotherapy
- oUnderstanding of the wider policy influences on the NHS.
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of continuing professional development.
- oEvidence of experience in general nursing practice
Desirable
- oOncology experience as a student or qualified.
- oCritical care
- Chemotherapy Administration
- oEvidence of Mentorship /clinical supervision
- oIT skills - ECDL, ISCO
- oCannulation
- oPhlebotomy
- oChemotherapy administration
- oIV skills
- oAdvanced communication skills
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of communication skills
- oDemonstrate competent clinical skills.
- oAbility to be constructive through diplomacy and negotiation
- oDemonstrate ability to be flexible to the needs of the service
- oDemonstrate creative and innovative ways of working.
- oDemonstrate leadership skills
- oEvidence of team working.
Desirable
- oIT skills - ECDL, ISCO
- oCannulation
- Phlebotomy
- oChemotherapy administration
- oIV skills
- Advanced communication skills
- oDemonstrate good work life balance
- oWork well under pressure
- oAble to prioritise workload
- oEfficient but calm when under pressure
Other
Essential
- oMust be prepared to travel and work within the outreach chemotherapy clinic setting when required.
- oFlexible working including late finishes and weekend working
Desirable
- oWelsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
- Understanding the wider political influences and changing priorities in the modernising NHS.
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).
