Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic, confident, dynamic and motivated experienced nurses with excellent communication skills and experience of oncology and haematology patientswhocontribute in maintaining highest standards of care whilst demonstrating effective leadership and providing support.
You are expected to provide ongoing care for Oncology and Haematology patients (including Sickle Cell) in either our inpatient wards (Hawthorn or Olive and Hazel) or join our unit with both inpatient and ambulatory care settings (Young Adult Unit). You will be working with the wider multidisciplinary team in supporting patients receiving chemotherapy, radiotherapy and supportive care.
Overview:
We are looking for nurses wishing to develop their leadership skills and come join us on this exciting journey in caring for our Haematology Oncology patients.
Applicants must hold the mentorship or equivalent, chemotherapy course and ideally have experience in shift management as this role involves shift co-ordination. You will be expected to carry out audits, quality rounds and teaching on the ward.
All applicants must have NMC registration and experience in Haematology Oncology.
There are currently vacancies on Hawthorn Ward, Young Adult Unit, and Olive and Hazel.
Closing: 23/07/2023 at midnightInterview: 31/07/2023
Main duties of the job
These units require a highly skilled workforce and staff will require experience in caring for patients with cancer or sickle cell disease. Staff will be required to administer chemotherapy and may be required to contribute to the exchange blood transfusion service. Experience of this will be an advantage but training will be provided.
Hawthorn and Olive & Hazel:
Hawthorn Ward is an inpatient ward (15 beds) andOlive and Hazel are joint wards (26 beds) which will deliver specialist inpatient care for people with cancer and blood malignancies.
Young Adult Unit:
The Young Adult Unit (YAU) is a new self-contained specialist unit to deliver inpatient and ambulatory care for young people (16 to 24 years old) with cancer and blood malignancies. The unit will provide 5 inpatient beds, 6 ambulatory beds/chairs,a Social Space, a Caf, The Nest and a Counselling Room. The position on YAU will involve working in both inpatient and Ambulatory Care area.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organizations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the Senior staff role on our new cancer wards (including: Young Adult Unit; Hawthorn; Olive and Hazel) includes supporting the nursing and multidisciplinary workforce in contributing to delivering high standards of clinical leadership, and committed to excellent standard of patient care.
Responsible for assessing and recognizing emergencies in the specialty. Supporting and leading the team in adhering to areas of compliance and governance. Provide leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring the planning and delivering of patient care.
*Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details*
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the Senior staff role on our new cancer wards (including: Young Adult Unit; Hawthorn; Olive and Hazel) includes supporting the nursing and multidisciplinary workforce in contributing to delivering high standards of clinical leadership, and committed to excellent standard of patient care.
Responsible for assessing and recognizing emergencies in the specialty. Supporting and leading the team in adhering to areas of compliance and governance. Provide leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring the planning and delivering of patient care.
*Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
- Post registration qualification in or demonstrate relevant experience and competence (appropriate area of speciality)
- Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD
- Mentorship/Teaching Qualification
Desirable
- Leadership qualification (eg LEO)
Experience
Essential
- Previous post registration experience within the relevant specialty
- Experiencing of co-ordinating a shift
- Experience of teaching/assessing/ supervising others in a clinical setting.
- Supervision of junior staff
Skills
Essential
- Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
- Post registration qualification in or demonstrate relevant experience and competence (appropriate area of speciality)
- Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD
- Mentorship/Teaching Qualification
Desirable
- Leadership qualification (eg LEO)
Experience
Essential
- Previous post registration experience within the relevant specialty
- Experiencing of co-ordinating a shift
- Experience of teaching/assessing/ supervising others in a clinical setting.
- Supervision of junior staff
Skills
Essential
- Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
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).
