Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and driven, highly motivated first level registered nurse to join the Ambulatory and Assessment Unit at team at Velindre Cancer Centre as a 12 month fixed term Band 5 role.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an evolving SDEC/Semi-elective service working alongside the Acute Oncology Advanced Clinical Practitioner team.
This service is currently undergoing a period of transformation to meet the increasing demands and continued development of services. As part of this change, we are looking for passionate and adaptable candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The service is moving towards a 12-hour 7-day provision, so applicants must be flexible and able to accommodate the changing needs of the service. The ideal candidates will have experience in managing complex care needs, including the care of the acutely unwell or deteriorating patient.
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.
This post is fixed term for 12 month to meet the needs of the service
About us
Here atVelindre University NHS Trustwe are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edgeVelindre Cancer Centreand ouraward-winningWelsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host theNHS Wales Shared Services PartnershipandHealth Technology Walesand have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent 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 morehttps://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/ or knowledge
Essential
- 1st or 2nd Level registered nurse or practitioner.
- Degree or Working towards a degree.
- NMC standards.
- Chemotherapy awareness
- WG Cancer plan
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessment
- Clinical Assessment skills. Educated to Degree Level
- Willing to undertake specialist oncology module in chemotherapy.
- Understanding of the wider policy influences on the NHS.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of experience in general nursing practice
Desirable
- Oncology experience as a student or qualified.
- Critical care
- Evidence of Mentorship /clinical supervision
- Chemotherapy Administration
- IT skills - ECDL, ISCO
- Cannulation
- Phlebotomy
- IV skills
- Advanced communication skills
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of communication skills.
- Demonstrate competent clinical skills.
- Ability to be constructive through diplomacy and negotiation.
- Demonstrate ability to be flexible to the needs of the service.
- Demonstrate creative and innovative ways of working
- Demonstrate leadership skills
- Evidence of team working
Desirable
- IT skills - ECDL, ISCO
- Cannulation
- Phlebotomy
- Chemotherapy administration
- IV skills
- Advanced communication skills
- Demonstrate good work life balance.
- Work well under pressure
- Able to prioritise workload
- Efficient but calm when under pressure
Other
Essential
- Must be prepared to travel and work within the outreach chemotherapy clinic setting when required.
- Flexible working including late finishes and weekend working
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
- oUnderstanding the wider political influences and changing priorities in the modernising NHS.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/ or knowledge
Essential
- 1st or 2nd Level registered nurse or practitioner.
- Degree or Working towards a degree.
- NMC standards.
- Chemotherapy awareness
- WG Cancer plan
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessment
- Clinical Assessment skills. Educated to Degree Level
- Willing to undertake specialist oncology module in chemotherapy.
- Understanding of the wider policy influences on the NHS.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of experience in general nursing practice
Desirable
- Oncology experience as a student or qualified.
- Critical care
- Evidence of Mentorship /clinical supervision
- Chemotherapy Administration
- IT skills - ECDL, ISCO
- Cannulation
- Phlebotomy
- IV skills
- Advanced communication skills
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of communication skills.
- Demonstrate competent clinical skills.
- Ability to be constructive through diplomacy and negotiation.
- Demonstrate ability to be flexible to the needs of the service.
- Demonstrate creative and innovative ways of working
- Demonstrate leadership skills
- Evidence of team working
Desirable
- IT skills - ECDL, ISCO
- Cannulation
- Phlebotomy
- Chemotherapy administration
- IV skills
- Advanced communication skills
- Demonstrate good work life balance.
- Work well under pressure
- Able to prioritise workload
- Efficient but calm when under pressure
Other
Essential
- Must be prepared to travel and work within the outreach chemotherapy clinic setting when required.
- Flexible working including late finishes and weekend working
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
- oUnderstanding 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).
