Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a part-time Sister/Charge Nurse on Ward C9 Teenage and Young Adults (TYA) with Cancer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and friendly team treating Oncology/Haematology patients aged 13-24, as part of the dedicated services within the Cancer Directorate. You will be supporting the ward/unit manager in the comprehensive management of the ward. Ensuring the delivery of safe, personalised and holistic care. This care is grounded in evidence-based practice and is centred on the unique needs of our young patients. Ward C9 TYA cares for both inpatient and outpatient Young people aged 13-24.
We are looking for an experienced (Paediatric or Adult trained) Nurse with Oncology/Haematology and Chemotherapy and/or bone marrow transplant experience to join our rapidly developing service. You will have the passion and drive to take charge of the Unit, lead the nursing team and continue to help develop the service. You will have excellent communication and clinical skills, and put patients at the heart of your work.
You must demonstrate competence at leading shifts, knowledge and experience in Oncology/haematology and be competent in chemotherapy administration. This is an exciting time to join the cancer nursing team at CUH as we continue to develop and grow our services for patients in preparation for opening our own Cancer Hospital (CCRH).
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for coordinating the Day Unit and Ward as well as supporting the Senior Sister. Be competent in providing safe and effective care, including the administration of systemic anti cancer therapy to the patients on the Unit, providing bone marrow transplants and assisting in giving intrathecal chemotherapy.
To participate in the supervision, teaching, mentorship and appraisal of pre and post registration staff. To demonstrate professional leadership and act as a role model, ensuring the provision of a high quality, effective and safe clinical service in line with the corporate nursing and midwifery agenda.
You will also act as a Deputy for the Senior Sister in her absence across the full range of management responsibilities, including bed management and staff management. This is a 7 day service and will require working days, nights and weekends. If you think this is the opportunity for you, please do not hesitate to apply.
About us
Come Nurse with us...Cambridge University Hospitals 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 of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support 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.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of life
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers and Band 5 Orthoptists taking up substantive employment with the Trust.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 24 November 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 6 December 2024
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
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.
If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers and Band 5 Orthoptists taking up substantive employment with the Trust.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 24 November 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 6 December 2024
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
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
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Diploma or equivalent or relevant post-qualification Oncology or Haematology courses
- Relevant teaching and assessing / mentoring course or willingness to undertake
- Advanced communication course
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience within an oncology / haematology setting.
- Recent experience of caring for patients with a cancer diagnosis
- Mentoring and preceptorship
- Managing an area in the absence of senior staff
Desirable
- Experience as team leader
- Experience within an acute clinical area
- Bleep holder experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge / good understanding of oncology and / or haematology disorders
Desirable
- Advanced Assessment Skills and knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Management and teaching skills
- Team working skills
- IV drug administration
- Venepuncture
- Cannulation
- SACT administration
- Team work
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills
- Intrathecal Chemotherapy Checking
Additonal 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.
- A flexible approach to shift patterns, in line with service requirements
- A desire to work with people living with cancer
- Evidence of professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Diploma or equivalent or relevant post-qualification Oncology or Haematology courses
- Relevant teaching and assessing / mentoring course or willingness to undertake
- Advanced communication course
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience within an oncology / haematology setting.
- Recent experience of caring for patients with a cancer diagnosis
- Mentoring and preceptorship
- Managing an area in the absence of senior staff
Desirable
- Experience as team leader
- Experience within an acute clinical area
- Bleep holder experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge / good understanding of oncology and / or haematology disorders
Desirable
- Advanced Assessment Skills and knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Management and teaching skills
- Team working skills
- IV drug administration
- Venepuncture
- Cannulation
- SACT administration
- Team work
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills
- Intrathecal Chemotherapy Checking
Additonal 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.
- A flexible approach to shift patterns, in line with service requirements
- A desire to work with people living with cancer
- Evidence of professional development
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).