Job summary
We are looking for Staff Nurses to work over 4 areas: DTC / CWU / MDU, (with rotation into Dove Unit) who would also be expected to work towards administration of chemotherapy.
To also develop skills with Picc and Hickman line care, Venepuncture and Cannulation, if not already competent.
This role initially will be primarily in the outpatient setting working across all days, but with a view to rotate into the inpatient department and this would include shifts from Day shifts /Night shifts and weekends and will include long days.
Main duties of the job
We provide highly specialised care for adults who have both a cancer and non-cancer diagnoses and cover a wide range of both medical, haematological and oncology diseases. Staff in this friendly and supportive team develop a range of advanced clinical skills and knowledge by rotating between the departments within the service.
The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to develop as a trained chemotherapy nurse. You will be supported in your development by the nursing team and chemotherapy educators to become competent in care of the cancer patient, including blood and IV administration and the safe administration of chemotherapy.
Oncology or haematology experience is desirable, but not essential, as we are looking for high calibre nurses with potential. Successful candidates will receive local orientation and on-going specialty training and support.
About us
These are exciting times for nursing in a progressive and rapidly expanding cancer service. Adult cancer nursing in the Great Western Hospital comprises of 4 departments; Dove Ward, Day Therapy, Coate Water Unit and Medical Day Unit.
This is a wonderful opportunity to join our Trust, Based in Swindon, Wiltshire. At Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust our success starts with you and we believe that empowering our nurses is the key to providing high quality care.
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act andthe way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are
Service - We will put our patients firstTeamwork - We will work togetherAmbition - We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect - We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of high quality care to a defined patient group either within the acute hospital or community based setting. They are responsible for the assessment, planning, deliveryand evaluation of evidence based individualised patient care within the boundaries of their role.
The post holder will contribute to the continuing development of standards of care including developments of nursing standards and monitoring of outcomes.
The post holder will be expected to continue with their ownprofessional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of high quality care to a defined patient group either within the acute hospital or community based setting. They are responsible for the assessment, planning, deliveryand evaluation of evidence based individualised patient care within the boundaries of their role.
The post holder will contribute to the continuing development of standards of care including developments of nursing standards and monitoring of outcomes.
The post holder will be expected to continue with their ownprofessional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree qualification.
- Teaching/Assessor Qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent.
- Qualification or experience in teaching and assessing.
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience nursing patients in an acute / community setting or recently completed a Return to Nursing course.
- Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and Preceptorship.
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Experience within a range of patient/client care groups
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- I.T. Literate.
- Ability to document details clearly and accurately.
- Good interpersonal skills and is able to deal with difficult/sensitive situations.
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload.
- Able to undertake audits
- Willingness to undertake training and assessment for further clinical skills.
Desirable
- An understanding of the structure for the delivery for Community and social care services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree qualification.
- Teaching/Assessor Qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent.
- Qualification or experience in teaching and assessing.
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience nursing patients in an acute / community setting or recently completed a Return to Nursing course.
- Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and Preceptorship.
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Experience within a range of patient/client care groups
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- I.T. Literate.
- Ability to document details clearly and accurately.
- Good interpersonal skills and is able to deal with difficult/sensitive situations.
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload.
- Able to undertake audits
- Willingness to undertake training and assessment for further clinical skills.
Desirable
- An understanding of the structure for the delivery for Community and social care services.
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).
