Job summary
The Oncology and Haematology Ambulatory Care Unit at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford is looking for a kind, committed and motivated SACT trained nurse to join our expanding ambulatory care service. We offer ambulatory care to a wide range of patients undergoing chemotherapy and bone marrow transplantation. Ambulatory Care offers a largely nurse led and individualised approach to patient care which enhances patient experience and allows nurses to develop advanced skills.
We are looking for an experienced registered nurse with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who is keen to learn and take on new clinical skills. Candidates should be excellent team players with the ability to use their own initiative and judgement to resolve issues. They should also have a tactful, sensitive manner, work well under pressure, with a flexible approach and a willingness to suggest ideas for improvements. Previous experience in an acute setting, sound clinical assessment skills, demonstrable leadership along with an ability to demonstrate compassion and a commitment to learning new skills are all essential to the role.
The successful candidate can look forward to working in a professional environment with a team that is passionate about delivering outstanding care to patients and their families.
We recommend that you contact us to find out more about this exciting role and see what we can offer you:lara.rowley@ouh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
OVERALL OBJECTIVES
- To work as a member of the Haematology/Oncology Ambulatory Care Team, providing expert holistic nursing care, assessment, advice, education and support to patients and their carers undergoing treatment in the unit.
- To support any patient with cancer, requiring systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT) either as an in-patient in the Oncology or Haematology wards or off site within OUH (at discretion of the Lead Chemotherapy Nurse) receive their treatment safely and on time.
- To contribute to the continuing development and growth of the service through audit, attending departmental meetings and review of national guidance.
- To work and promote the ethos of ambulatory care, which improves patient experiences and helps to relief pressure on in-patient beds.
- To facilitate learning and offer support to the ward nurses in caring for patients receiving SACT.
- To ensure patients attending for SACT are cared for to the highest possible standard and to develop practice with the support of the DTU & Ward managers, which develops the service provided.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more herewww.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.
In summary, the chemotherapy specialist nurse will:
- Accept patient referrals as per the agreed criteria set out in the Ambulatory Care SOP
- Provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers/families and other health care professionals.
- Liaise with other hospital and community teams along agreed pathways to support the delivery of patient and family centered care.
- Contribute to the efficient running of the Ambulatory Care Service.
- Work across departmental boundaries
- Demonstrate adaptability and sound decision-making skills.
- Contribute to the on-going development of the Ambulatory care service
- Develop practice guidelines based upon evidence gained from audit and literature review.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.
In summary, the chemotherapy specialist nurse will:
- Accept patient referrals as per the agreed criteria set out in the Ambulatory Care SOP
- Provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers/families and other health care professionals.
- Liaise with other hospital and community teams along agreed pathways to support the delivery of patient and family centered care.
- Contribute to the efficient running of the Ambulatory Care Service.
- Work across departmental boundaries
- Demonstrate adaptability and sound decision-making skills.
- Contribute to the on-going development of the Ambulatory care service
- Develop practice guidelines based upon evidence gained from audit and literature review.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult nurse: Active entry on the NMC register
- Specialist training and experience in SACT administration, cancer care or palliative care
Desirable
- Teaching/management qualification
- Masters degree
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in ward co-ordination
- Able to support and supervise others.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to cope effectively under pressure and manage complex and challenging situations.
- Flexible approach to shift work and unit needs
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult nurse: Active entry on the NMC register
- Specialist training and experience in SACT administration, cancer care or palliative care
Desirable
- Teaching/management qualification
- Masters degree
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in ward co-ordination
- Able to support and supervise others.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to cope effectively under pressure and manage complex and challenging situations.
- Flexible approach to shift work and unit needs
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).
