Job summary
Join our OUTSTANDING SACT unit- Amberley Unit.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Nurse to join our Team at University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundations Trust in Worthing Hospital who provide outstanding care for patients with cancer. We are a friendly cohesive team and require a focused, committed, enthusiastic individual.
You must be a motivated individual with aflexible approach to work and will be a vital part of the SACT team in helping to deliver high level services to patients with cancer.
If you are passionate about making a positive difference in our patient's lives then we would love to hear from you. University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundations Trust is a leading, welcoming Trust and offers rewarding career opportunities for caring, committed and innovative people, who wish to be valued for their work, and empowered to improve the services we provide. Cancer Services at University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundations Trust in Worthing and Chichester provide high quality, innovative cancer services, palliative, and end of life care closer to home.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our friendly team. The Amberley Unit provides outpatient services for haematology and oncology patients including systemic anti-cancer treatments and supportive therapies.
The successful applicant needs to have had experience in haematology/oncology and have a recognised SACT administration training qualification.
The unit has a dedicated clinical practice educator providing opportunity for staff to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to progress in this rapidly expanding and diverse specialty.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Packhttps://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
- The delivery of Systemic Anti-cancer Treatments; chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy with a recognised SACT passport/qualification.
- Deliver support treatments: blood/platelet, IV Iron, IVIG, CVAD care and some medical treatments for non-cancer patients.
- Looking after the psychological and holistic needs of the patients during their treatment, with the support of the oncology/haematology teams, McMillian support, psychological therapies, volunteers etc.
- Working closely with the MDT; Consultants, CNS's, pharmacy, dieticians, support workers, Schedulers, EOLC
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
- The delivery of Systemic Anti-cancer Treatments; chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy with a recognised SACT passport/qualification.
- Deliver support treatments: blood/platelet, IV Iron, IVIG, CVAD care and some medical treatments for non-cancer patients.
- Looking after the psychological and holistic needs of the patients during their treatment, with the support of the oncology/haematology teams, McMillian support, psychological therapies, volunteers etc.
- Working closely with the MDT; Consultants, CNS's, pharmacy, dieticians, support workers, Schedulers, EOLC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Significant and current experience in acute hospital
- SACT qualification
- Experience working within haematology/oncology
Desirable
Registration
Essential
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Current competency in administration of intravenous medication
- Cannulation competency and venepuncture
- Experience in haemato-oncology nursing
- Current competency in the administration of blood products
Desirable
- Training in immediate life support (ILS)
Skills
Essential
- Ability to empathise, support and provide reassurance in difficult situations
- Able to demonstrate ability to liaise with MDT and escalate appropriately
- Cannulation competency and venepuncture
- Competency in IV administration
- Computer/IT skills
Desirable
- Experience in delivery pre SACT patient information sessions
- Experience in handling telephone triage
- Demonstrates skill in handling bad news situations
- Knowledge and experience of NHS IT systems/applications.
- ILS training
Information Resources
Essential
- Familiarity with electronic prescribing systems
Desirable
- Experience with Chemocare prescribing system
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Significant and current experience in acute hospital
- SACT qualification
- Experience working within haematology/oncology
Desirable
Registration
Essential
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Current competency in administration of intravenous medication
- Cannulation competency and venepuncture
- Experience in haemato-oncology nursing
- Current competency in the administration of blood products
Desirable
- Training in immediate life support (ILS)
Skills
Essential
- Ability to empathise, support and provide reassurance in difficult situations
- Able to demonstrate ability to liaise with MDT and escalate appropriately
- Cannulation competency and venepuncture
- Competency in IV administration
- Computer/IT skills
Desirable
- Experience in delivery pre SACT patient information sessions
- Experience in handling telephone triage
- Demonstrates skill in handling bad news situations
- Knowledge and experience of NHS IT systems/applications.
- ILS training
Information Resources
Essential
- Familiarity with electronic prescribing systems
Desirable
- Experience with Chemocare prescribing system
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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).
