Job summary
As a result of our transformation plans an exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Band 5 Registered Nurse in the Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU) assessment area and Hotline here at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre in the Acute Care Directorate based in Liverpool. CDU and Hotline provides care and support for acute oncology patients. As a nurse within our Directorate you will be able to develop your skills and knowledge in cancer care within our acute oncology emergency admission unit and our nurse led telephone triage service.
We are looking to recruit highly motivated individuals with excellent organisation and communication skills, and ability to work in a fast paced environment. The post holder will be supporting staff and patients within an inpatient environment and willwork between the CDU and our oncology Hotline service. This position is for a Band 5 at 37.5 hours per week.We're here to deliver the best cancer care to the people we serve and we're looking for applications from those who share that commitment and our values: Putting people first; Achieving excellence; Passionate about what we do; Always improving our care; and Looking to the future.If you want to be part of a fantastic team and help support the Trust with our vision for providing the best cancer care in the country, then we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
On CDU we care for oncology patients suffering from side effects from systemic anti-cancer treatments and radiotherapy treatment. This can often mean they are acutely unwell and candidates must feel confident identifying and caring for deteriorating patients. We are looking to recruit highly motivated individuals with excellent communication skills and evidence of continuing professional development. Experience in oncology nursing, cannulation, venepuncture and central line care are desirable for this post. However our experienced nursing staff can support and help develop newly qualified nurses in their first post as a registered nurse.
About us
The Acute Care Directorate is forever developing, our staff have presented nationally and internationally on the services we provide and as a Directorate there are many opportunities for development within the nursing role.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our team at CCC-L CDU/Hotline. The unit consists of 4 patient bays, 4 side rooms and 2 clinic rooms. CDU is open Mon-Friday 08:00-20:30.
Staff on CDU also rotate into our Hotline service which is a 24/7 telephone triage service for oncology patients on treatment.
Both CDU and Hotline care for and triage patients who are acutely unwell and suffering side effects from their systemic anti-cancer treatments and radiotherapy treatment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsibility to safely assess patients and ensure they are triaged and cared for based on clinical need.
- Responsibility to report any changes in a patients clinical condition to the senior nurse or medic.
- Responsibility to identify and discuss any nursing problems or needs with the patients, relatives and other staff.
- Responsibility to ensure that all patient information is collected and recorded accurately and timely during a span of duty.
- Responsibility to provide accurate reports both verbally and electronically.
- Responsibility to ensure compliance with agreed nursing policies, procedures and protocols within the clinical area.
- Give skilled and prompt care to patients.
- Identify the priorities of nursing care for patients.
- Organize time and equipment to deliver nursing care.
- To work autonomously and seek collaborative relationships with others across and within professional boundaries.
- To support student nurses and assist them in identifying any training needs and meeting their competencies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsibility to safely assess patients and ensure they are triaged and cared for based on clinical need.
- Responsibility to report any changes in a patients clinical condition to the senior nurse or medic.
- Responsibility to identify and discuss any nursing problems or needs with the patients, relatives and other staff.
- Responsibility to ensure that all patient information is collected and recorded accurately and timely during a span of duty.
- Responsibility to provide accurate reports both verbally and electronically.
- Responsibility to ensure compliance with agreed nursing policies, procedures and protocols within the clinical area.
- Give skilled and prompt care to patients.
- Identify the priorities of nursing care for patients.
- Organize time and equipment to deliver nursing care.
- To work autonomously and seek collaborative relationships with others across and within professional boundaries.
- To support student nurses and assist them in identifying any training needs and meeting their competencies.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- General Nursing experience
Desirable
Qualification
Essential
- Current 1st level registration with NMC or close to obtaining registration
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- General Nursing experience
Desirable
Qualification
Essential
- Current 1st level registration with NMC or close to obtaining registration
Desirable
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
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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).
