Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available to work in The Meadows and Medical Day Unit.
Both of these units are outpatients areas, currently working 6 days a week. The Meadows specialises in the delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer treatments (SACT) for all Haematology and Oncology patients.
The Medical Day Unit supports the delivery of treatments for many medical departments in the trust to support patients with long term medical conditions.
The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and experienced in the delivery of SACT with a positive attitude towards their work
As a nursing team, we are hardworking and friendly and pride ourselves on a very high standard of patient care
Main duties of the job
The post holder will hold the relevant competencies required to manage these patients in the outpatient setting. An element of this role will be to support the private patients within The Meadows.
The units also provides supportive therapies so the post holder must be proficient in administering blood products adhering to the Trust's guidelines on Blood Transfusion and dealing with adverse reactions.
The post holder must be flexible to meet the demands of the unit. Good communication, organisational and interpersonal/negotiation skills are essential for this post, including educating and empowering patients and their carers.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Accept responsibility for the management of the units where indicated or in the absence of the Sister.2. Ensure that all staff adhere to the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts and local policies, protocols and procedures.3. To be aware of and comply with Health & Safety, COSHH, Manual Handling, Infection Control and Fire Safety measures.4. To act immediately and resolve where appropriate incidents, accidents, complaints or other undue occurrences and report to Sister/Senior Nurse or Matron.5. To maintain effective communication and professional relationships within all the divisions of the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and other agencies as needed
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Accept responsibility for the management of the units where indicated or in the absence of the Sister.2. Ensure that all staff adhere to the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts and local policies, protocols and procedures.3. To be aware of and comply with Health & Safety, COSHH, Manual Handling, Infection Control and Fire Safety measures.4. To act immediately and resolve where appropriate incidents, accidents, complaints or other undue occurrences and report to Sister/Senior Nurse or Matron.5. To maintain effective communication and professional relationships within all the divisions of the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and other agencies as needed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, educated to diploma/degree level
- Experience in teaching and education, of staff, patients and carers
- Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) - level 6/7 module
- Evidence of ongoing post registration education including haematological / oncological care
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in complaints resolution.
- Nurse led clinic experience
- Understanding of the basic principles of effective staff Management
Experience
Essential
- Thorough and up to date knowledge of best practice within Haematology and Oncology
- Minimum of 2 years' experience at a Band 5 or above
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- Experience of working as a preceptor/facilitator
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in complaints resolution.
- Nurse led clinic experience
- Understanding of the basic principles of effective staff Management
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of well developed clinical practice
- Clinical skills in Cannulation and Venepuncture; and ECG Recording, PICC care
- Competently administer IV therapies
- Competently administer SACT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, educated to diploma/degree level
- Experience in teaching and education, of staff, patients and carers
- Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) - level 6/7 module
- Evidence of ongoing post registration education including haematological / oncological care
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in complaints resolution.
- Nurse led clinic experience
- Understanding of the basic principles of effective staff Management
Experience
Essential
- Thorough and up to date knowledge of best practice within Haematology and Oncology
- Minimum of 2 years' experience at a Band 5 or above
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- Experience of working as a preceptor/facilitator
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in complaints resolution.
- Nurse led clinic experience
- Understanding of the basic principles of effective staff Management
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of well developed clinical practice
- Clinical skills in Cannulation and Venepuncture; and ECG Recording, PICC care
- Competently administer IV therapies
- Competently administer SACT
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).
