Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Band 6 to join the Cambridge Infusion Centre
We are looking for a hardworking individual who wishes to become part of a successful team working with broad adult nurse experience as a Registered Nurse, and a passion for driving services forward. Experience within a relevant specialty and across inpatient/outpatient setting is preferred, however if you can demonstrate a high standard of general adult nursing you may apply. We will provide all specialty relevant training.
Main duties of the job
To demonstrate effective communication between multidisciplinary teams and clinical units, to provide expert patient care.
To manage and co-ordinate nursing care and to provide a safe and effective level of patient care. To assist with the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care using agreed frameworks. To participate in the supervision and teaching of qualified and unqualified staff, including basic and/or post basic students.
To become an expert in the preparation, administration and management of infusions and vascular access devices
To assist the Senior Sister in the overall running of the unit
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values ofTogether - Safe, Kind, Excellentsupport the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers taking up substantive employment with the Trust.
Closing date is midnight on 26 February 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 6 March 2024
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers taking up substantive employment with the Trust.
Closing date is midnight on 26 February 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 6 March 2024
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered nurse with significant previous experience in relevant speciality or an Infusion Service setting
- Evidence of maintaining professional portfolio
Desirable
- Mentoring qualification
- Intermediate life support
Experience
Essential
- Sound clinical practice
- Evidence of mentorship/preceptorship roles
- Accept personal accountability for own practice
- Experience of autonomous working
- Experience of formal/informal teaching
Desirable
- Experience managing change
- Clinical experience in an infusion service setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Commitment to and evidence of professional and personal development
- Awareness of reflective practice
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Capable of working as an integral member of a small team
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleagues needs
- Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients
- Adaptive Leadership skills
Desirable
- Committed to the development of junior staff
- Documentation, audit and presentation skills
- Participation in the appraisal/PDP process
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Desirable
- The following hazards are associated with this job role: Contact with patients in a clinical environment, Regular contact with patients who are immunosuppressed: Manual Handling, Shift work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered nurse with significant previous experience in relevant speciality or an Infusion Service setting
- Evidence of maintaining professional portfolio
Desirable
- Mentoring qualification
- Intermediate life support
Experience
Essential
- Sound clinical practice
- Evidence of mentorship/preceptorship roles
- Accept personal accountability for own practice
- Experience of autonomous working
- Experience of formal/informal teaching
Desirable
- Experience managing change
- Clinical experience in an infusion service setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Commitment to and evidence of professional and personal development
- Awareness of reflective practice
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Capable of working as an integral member of a small team
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleagues needs
- Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients
- Adaptive Leadership skills
Desirable
- Committed to the development of junior staff
- Documentation, audit and presentation skills
- Participation in the appraisal/PDP process
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Desirable
- The following hazards are associated with this job role: Contact with patients in a clinical environment, Regular contact with patients who are immunosuppressed: Manual Handling, Shift work
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).