Job summary
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a cancer nurse looking to develop their experience by working in The Newham Cancer Day Ward. This is a small unit aligned to the St Bartholomew's Chemo service. So, the Newham team can access the training and development opportunities provided across the Trust. We have a strong and diverse nursing team which can support the development of juniors. All our new nurses are supported by the whole team, to achieve objectives and competencies, including chemotherapy competencies. Our nurses are supported to work autonomously, as required in day care units. All our chemo trained nurses are offered specialist band 6 rates for bank work within the cancer service. Our nurses work in small teams to deliver high quality care to our patients who may receive chemo and immunotherapies, as well as a range of supportive treatments, such as transfusions, hormone injections and CVC line care.
Our nurses work 4shifts per week -( 3 x 10 hours and 1 x 7.5-hour shift).
The unit is open Tuesday -Friday. We are able to offer posts to both full time and part time staff.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Main duties of the job
To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualized, holistic patient care in conjunction with the inter-professional team.
As a proficient practitioner in SACT( Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy) care, the post holder acts as a professional role model and clinical teacher. He / she will also provide effective mentorship and supervision, participating in the education and training of nursing and non-nursing staff.
He/she also takes charge of the Day Care Unit as required, liaising closely with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with continuing responsibility. The post holder will be asked to perform the Clinic Nurse Role at times - coordinating all the schedules, prescriptions, blood tests and confirmations in advance, so that treatment production /dispensary occurs in a timely manner.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-Delivers high standards of clinical care to SACT patients according to clinical guidelines and trust policies.
-Maintains effective communication between the clinical areas, with the MDT and service users utilising a variety of means, including accurate documentation, consistent with Trust policy and wider legislation.
-Functions as a proficient clinical practitioner in the SACT area and a credible role model.
-Provides support and deputises for the senior sister/charge nurse in the effective day to day management of nursing team members, whilst developing -Personal leadership skills.
-Coach, teach and mentor junior nursing staff.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-Delivers high standards of clinical care to SACT patients according to clinical guidelines and trust policies.
-Maintains effective communication between the clinical areas, with the MDT and service users utilising a variety of means, including accurate documentation, consistent with Trust policy and wider legislation.
-Functions as a proficient clinical practitioner in the SACT area and a credible role model.
-Provides support and deputises for the senior sister/charge nurse in the effective day to day management of nursing team members, whilst developing -Personal leadership skills.
-Coach, teach and mentor junior nursing staff.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registrant with NMC
- Chemotherapy certified
- Mentorship course
- Specialist relevant clinical course
Desirable
- Leadership programme or equivalent
- Degree or working towards first degree
- Chemotherapy course
Experience
Essential
- Relevant cancer care experience
- Chemothearpy certification
- Mentor to student nurses/ preceptor to newly qualified nurses
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Up to date knowledge of clinical speciality and evidence based practice
- Knowledge of current NHS, professional and educational issues
- Understanding of current educational practices relating to training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registrant with NMC
- Chemotherapy certified
- Mentorship course
- Specialist relevant clinical course
Desirable
- Leadership programme or equivalent
- Degree or working towards first degree
- Chemotherapy course
Experience
Essential
- Relevant cancer care experience
- Chemothearpy certification
- Mentor to student nurses/ preceptor to newly qualified nurses
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Up to date knowledge of clinical speciality and evidence based practice
- Knowledge of current NHS, professional and educational issues
- Understanding of current educational practices relating to training
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).
