Job summary
*INTERNAL MPFT APPLICATIONS ONLY*
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a rewarding opportunity for a dynamic and experienced registered nurse to step into the role of Senior Staff Nurse. This pivotal position sits within the Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Care Group's Cancer and Supportive Therapies Team, based in North Staffordshire.
You'll become part of a forward-thinking service that specialises in delivering oncology and haematology care across a variety of community-based settings, including health centres and community hospitals. Our focus is to ensure patients undergoing specialist treatment at University Hospital of North Midlands receive high-quality, compassionate supportive therapies close to home, enhancing continuity of care and quality of life.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for candidates who have the necessary skills and experience to provide the delivery of a specialist nurse led service. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your career. You will be providing specialist advice, support and clinical care for people throughout their treatment pathway.
To be considered for this post you must be an adult NMC registered nurse with experience in the care of patients with an oncological or haematological condition. Evidence of experience and additional post registration qualifications or competencies relating to the speciality or other relevant discipline must be demonstrated. A full induction and competency framework will be provided in line with current evidence-based guidelines. Full support will be provided to ensure transition into this specialist role and an opportunity to access further education to enhance the knowledge and skills required.
The successful applicant will fulfil the values of the organisation in the delivery of high quality and safe patient centred care.
Post holders will be required to work flexibly on a rota system across a 5-day working week and will work across the community clinics.
Most importantly we are looking for someone with a passion for the speciality with the ability to lead and undertake nurse led clinics working along side colleagues to ensure continuous quality service provision.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full JD & PS Attached
You will be part of the Community Cancer and Supportive Therapies Nursing team providing a comprehensive and holistic service for patients with a confirmed Oncology or Haematology diagnosis.
In line with local and national drivers the role requires you to:
Provide Oncology and Haematology care and support in a variety of settings closer to patients homes and give an opportunity to choose where they receive their treatments.
Deliver intravenous supportive therapies, sub-cutaneous injections, central venous line care, venepuncture and venesections.
Provide holistic care to patients and their carers.
Manage side effects of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and other cancer treatments.
Work closely with the multi-disciplinary teams and aim to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and improve the health and wellbeing of the population served. The nature of the service will be determined by local service specifications.
Be responsible for setting high standards of care within the resources available and to review and monitor these resources on a continuous basis, through the process of audit, to ensure continuity of quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full JD & PS Attached
You will be part of the Community Cancer and Supportive Therapies Nursing team providing a comprehensive and holistic service for patients with a confirmed Oncology or Haematology diagnosis.
In line with local and national drivers the role requires you to:
Provide Oncology and Haematology care and support in a variety of settings closer to patients homes and give an opportunity to choose where they receive their treatments.
Deliver intravenous supportive therapies, sub-cutaneous injections, central venous line care, venepuncture and venesections.
Provide holistic care to patients and their carers.
Manage side effects of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and other cancer treatments.
Work closely with the multi-disciplinary teams and aim to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and improve the health and wellbeing of the population served. The nature of the service will be determined by local service specifications.
Be responsible for setting high standards of care within the resources available and to review and monitor these resources on a continuous basis, through the process of audit, to ensure continuity of quality care.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree in nursing or equivalent experience
- Post graduate qualification in nursing related subject and evidence of further education, training and development in role
- Registration with NMC
- Mentorship/ Assessor qualification
Desirable
- Modules at master's level
- Evidence of further clinical study
- Leadership experience
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience to the role including significant experience working in a clinic setting
- Experience of working effectively across different agencies and with other disciplines
- Experience of providing clinical information and advice to others
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the delivery of healthcare in the community clinics
- Experience of mentoring and assessing staff in clinical practice
- Experience of managing the emotional and physiological needs of a patient receiving systemic anti-cancer therapies
Desirable
- Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations
- Physical Assessment
- Non-medical Prescribing
- Leadership experience
- Evidence of clinical development
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree in nursing or equivalent experience
- Post graduate qualification in nursing related subject and evidence of further education, training and development in role
- Registration with NMC
- Mentorship/ Assessor qualification
Desirable
- Modules at master's level
- Evidence of further clinical study
- Leadership experience
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience to the role including significant experience working in a clinic setting
- Experience of working effectively across different agencies and with other disciplines
- Experience of providing clinical information and advice to others
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the delivery of healthcare in the community clinics
- Experience of mentoring and assessing staff in clinical practice
- Experience of managing the emotional and physiological needs of a patient receiving systemic anti-cancer therapies
Desirable
- Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations
- Physical Assessment
- Non-medical Prescribing
- Leadership experience
- Evidence of clinical development
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
