Job summary
We are searching for positive, aspiring leaders who are able to support junior colleagues in a busy, challenging and very rewarding environment that cares for acutely unwell haematology/oncology patients.
Are you someone who is enthusiastic, approachable, and likes to lead by example?
This exciting opportunity has arisen on Samaritan Ward for a permanent position. The successful candidate will work alongside the nursing team, with the support of the ward sister and senior leadership team in ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered to all our patients.
We aim to provide outstanding and specialised care to our Haematology-oncology patients who are undergoing new and innovative treatments and come to us from across the country for our specialist services.
You will work as part of our highly skilled team and closely with an extensive multidisciplinary team to ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care, and learn new things every day.
You will also have the opportunity to complete the Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Course which will allow you to administer chemotherapy independently and develop your clinical skills!
Closing Date: 10th April 2024
Interview Date: 17th April 2024
Main duties of the job
On Samaritan Ward we care for patients with a range of Haematology and Oncology cancers, sickle cell disease and other haematology related disorders. Our aim is to provide expert care to patients and their families along their treatment journey. We are looking for nurses wishing to develop their leadership skills and come join us on this exciting journey in caring for our 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.
This unit requires 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 will contribute to the exchange blood transfusion service. Experience of this will be an advantage but training will be provided.
All applicants must have NMC registration and experience in Haematology Oncology.
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 Samaritan Ward 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. Supportingand 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 Samaritan Ward 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. Supportingand 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
- RN1/RN2/RN12 or RN Child, Registered Nurse on the NMC
- To hold an appropriate level of experience for the area of speciality
- Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in the area supplemented by specialist skills, managerial training and relevant qualification/training and experience
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality
Experience
Essential
- Previous post registration experience within the relevant specialty
- Experienced and competent in the management of patients within the speciality
- Experience of teaching/assessing/ supervising others in a clinical setting
- Supervision of junior staff
- Experiencing of co-ordinating a shift
Skills
Essential
- Mentorship Qualification or equivalent
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients/clients and give relevant advice/information to patients and relatives.
- Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information. To include dealing with distressed relatives, care of terminally ill & other challenging situations
- Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
Desirable
- Leadership qualification (eg LEO)
- SACT Qualification
Values and Behaviour
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN1/RN2/RN12 or RN Child, Registered Nurse on the NMC
- To hold an appropriate level of experience for the area of speciality
- Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in the area supplemented by specialist skills, managerial training and relevant qualification/training and experience
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality
Experience
Essential
- Previous post registration experience within the relevant specialty
- Experienced and competent in the management of patients within the speciality
- Experience of teaching/assessing/ supervising others in a clinical setting
- Supervision of junior staff
- Experiencing of co-ordinating a shift
Skills
Essential
- Mentorship Qualification or equivalent
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients/clients and give relevant advice/information to patients and relatives.
- Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information. To include dealing with distressed relatives, care of terminally ill & other challenging situations
- Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
Desirable
- Leadership qualification (eg LEO)
- SACT Qualification
Values and Behaviour
Essential
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).
