Job summary
Kennaway Ward is an eleven bedded inpatient ward, caring for patients with a cancer diagnosis. Treatments we provide include surgery, chemotherapy, management of symptom caused by the cancer, and end of life care .
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual who is ready to take the next step in their career. If this is, you then this is an exciting time to come and join our inclusive ward team. The successful candidate should be passionate about delivering the highest quality patient care, showing compassion and kindness in all they do.
You will be required to have excellent communication skills and have the ability to work alongside other members of the ward, and hospital team .Professional development is our priority. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to develop their knowledge and clinical skills with support from the team and our ward based clinical practice facilitator.
You will be required to work a mixture of long days, weekends, and nights across the whole week.
Main duties of the job
To carry out in a responsible and efficient way, the nursing care for patients which has been drawn up in conjunction with the co-ordinator of the shift.
To demonstrate the ability to develop a greater awareness and understanding of the needs of patients with cancer and the different treatment modalities and work autonomously under supervision of a registered nurse.
As an integral member of the nursing team, work with team members to ensure the maintenance of an efficient, safe, clean and pleasant environment for all patients.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the job description & person specification.
Undertakes a limited range of delegated clinical care duties relevant to the specific clinical area following competency sign off, for example, ECG, urinalysis, catheter removal, MRSA screening swabs, blood glucose monitoring, pregnancy testing, removal of peripheral cannula, observing patients for signs of agitation or distress, providing heightened observation through specialing/ enhanced care, recording of allergies on EPR and other clinical tasks where training/competency sign off deemed appropriate for a Band 3 HCSW that has been ratified through NAHPC.
Demonstrates an understanding of infection control issues including attendance at mandatory training; an understanding of policy and procedure and accept responsibility for their own infection control practice and a willingness to challenge others practice.
Assisting nursing and medical staff where required with various clinical procedures, as delegated appropriately by a registered nurse.
To assist with any local or Trust initiatives to ensure the continuous improvement of the quality of services and safeguarding of high standards of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the job description & person specification.
Undertakes a limited range of delegated clinical care duties relevant to the specific clinical area following competency sign off, for example, ECG, urinalysis, catheter removal, MRSA screening swabs, blood glucose monitoring, pregnancy testing, removal of peripheral cannula, observing patients for signs of agitation or distress, providing heightened observation through specialing/ enhanced care, recording of allergies on EPR and other clinical tasks where training/competency sign off deemed appropriate for a Band 3 HCSW that has been ratified through NAHPC.
Demonstrates an understanding of infection control issues including attendance at mandatory training; an understanding of policy and procedure and accept responsibility for their own infection control practice and a willingness to challenge others practice.
Assisting nursing and medical staff where required with various clinical procedures, as delegated appropriately by a registered nurse.
To assist with any local or Trust initiatives to ensure the continuous improvement of the quality of services and safeguarding of high standards of care.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Care Certificate
- Demonstrable experience of working in a healthcare setting.
Desirable
- NVQ in Health and Social Care Level 2, working towards Level 3
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting for a duration long enough to have obtained relevant competencies for a Band 3 position.
- Experience of working with computers (keyboard skills, data entry)
Desirable
- Experience of working with oncology patients
Skills Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical skills (e.g. phlebotomy etc.)
- Awareness of health and safety at work (e.g. Manual Handling skills, Infection Control measures)
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated to work under minimal supervision
- Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
Desirable
- Understanding of working with patients who are critically and chronically ill
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service (e.g. shift work)
- Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Care Certificate
- Demonstrable experience of working in a healthcare setting.
Desirable
- NVQ in Health and Social Care Level 2, working towards Level 3
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting for a duration long enough to have obtained relevant competencies for a Band 3 position.
- Experience of working with computers (keyboard skills, data entry)
Desirable
- Experience of working with oncology patients
Skills Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical skills (e.g. phlebotomy etc.)
- Awareness of health and safety at work (e.g. Manual Handling skills, Infection Control measures)
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated to work under minimal supervision
- Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
Desirable
- Understanding of working with patients who are critically and chronically ill
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service (e.g. shift work)
- Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the 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.
