Job summary
Due to promotion a vacancy is now available within the well-established supportive team on 5A ward for a band 6 sister / charge nurse.
5A is a busy 22 bedded ward caring for cancer patients throughout their cancer journey, providing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and end of life care to our patients.
We care for a diverse population of patients with no two days being the same. 5A is a supportive nurturing ensuring development of staff and quality patient care.
As a band 6 we expect confidence in leading the ward from the bedside, excellent care, role modelling to staff, and a can-do attitude while developing a team. Chemotherapy competence is a must, and being a registered practice assessor, essential as the ward is a learning environment for students on placement.
The candidate should show leadership qualities and deputise for the senior sister in their absence. The applicant should possess a keen interest in audit and participating in audit processes to influence patient care and safety.
5A is the designated tracheostomy ward for all cancers at Bart's and expect candidates to support and develop junior staff in developing competencies within this aspect of patient care.
The ward can be challenging but is very rewarding with immense job satisfaction in the care that you provide and in seeing the development of staff; student, health care assistant or staff nurses all grow and flourish with the experiences on 5A.
Main duties of the job
Opportunities to develop exist through our links with our affiliated universities, Cancer specific modules are provided by The Royal Marsden School, based in Fulham.
We are proud that many staff start their careers with us following placements with us which adds to the reward of the role.
To provide the highest standard of individualised and holistic patient care to cancer patients in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
To supervise and teach junior members of staff and learners as required, and maintain own personal development with support.
To provide high quality nursing care to patients and their families, in accordance with agreed policies.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Effective Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (RN)
- Evidence of Nursing Degree or working towards .
- Accredited SACT course
Desirable
- Stem Cell giving qualification
- Any Communications course qualification.
- Qualification in any Cancer speciality.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years recent band 5 experience on a cancer ward.
- Experience of nursing practice in accordance with the nursing and midwifery council code of conduct in an in acute setting
Desirable
- Breaking bad news.
- Any management/leadership experience
Knowledge
Essential
- A broad understanding of clinical issues relating to Cancer patients
- Broad understanding of treatment options both surgical and medical for cancer patients
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake training courses specific to chosen clinical area within cancer nursing
Skills
Essential
- Patient focused
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Capable of dealing with sensitive and distressing situations
- Able to use initiative and prioritise patient need
- Caring and compassionate
- Competence in recording and basic interpretation of vital signs.
- Willingness to undertake training courses specific to chosen clinical area within cancer
- SACT administration
- Experience in leading end of life care for patients
- Experience in complex discharge planning
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Effective Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (RN)
- Evidence of Nursing Degree or working towards .
- Accredited SACT course
Desirable
- Stem Cell giving qualification
- Any Communications course qualification.
- Qualification in any Cancer speciality.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years recent band 5 experience on a cancer ward.
- Experience of nursing practice in accordance with the nursing and midwifery council code of conduct in an in acute setting
Desirable
- Breaking bad news.
- Any management/leadership experience
Knowledge
Essential
- A broad understanding of clinical issues relating to Cancer patients
- Broad understanding of treatment options both surgical and medical for cancer patients
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake training courses specific to chosen clinical area within cancer nursing
Skills
Essential
- Patient focused
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Capable of dealing with sensitive and distressing situations
- Able to use initiative and prioritise patient need
- Caring and compassionate
- Competence in recording and basic interpretation of vital signs.
- Willingness to undertake training courses specific to chosen clinical area within cancer
- SACT administration
- Experience in leading end of life care for patients
- Experience in complex discharge planning
Desirable
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).
