Job summary
Act as the identified nurse for a group of patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care.
Be clinically competent in all areas of practice relevant to the post.
. Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and seamless information is conveyed and documented Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of agreed standards, ensuring that any shortfall is brought to the attention of the line manager.
Provide high standards of person-centred care
Ensure that all quality initiatives within the nursing environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times.
PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE AS THIS IS A PART TIME VACANCY AND WILL NOT MEET THE SALARY THRESHOLD
If you hold a Graduate/Post Study work visa, you will only be able to work this role fixed term until the expiry date of your visa.
Main duties of the job
To care for patients with Haematological conditions, including medication rounds, IV administration.
Meet their holistic care needs by working with the multi-disciplinary team.
Arrange their SACT appointments and ongoing treatment.
Undertake additional training to become a SACT nurse.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide high standards of person-centred care
Ensure that all quality initiatives within the nursing environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times.
Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements.
Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with consultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues and other multi-agency professionals.
Act as the identified nurse for a group of patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care.
Act as the patients advocate. Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team Participate in taking an active role in planning effective, timely, and safe discharges.
. Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and seamless information is conveyed and documented Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of agreed standards, ensuring that any shortfall is brought to the attention of the line manager.
Ensure that all quality initiatives within the nursing environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times.
Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements.
Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with consultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues and other multi-agency professionals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide high standards of person-centred care
Ensure that all quality initiatives within the nursing environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times.
Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements.
Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with consultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues and other multi-agency professionals.
Act as the identified nurse for a group of patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care.
Act as the patients advocate. Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team Participate in taking an active role in planning effective, timely, and safe discharges.
. Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and seamless information is conveyed and documented Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of agreed standards, ensuring that any shortfall is brought to the attention of the line manager.
Ensure that all quality initiatives within the nursing environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times.
Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements.
Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with consultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues and other multi-agency professionals.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Venepuncture and Canulation trained
- 6 Months experience in an acute setting.
Desirable
- PICC and PORT care trained
- SACT trained
- Worked on a Haematology/Oncology ward or unit before
Qualifications
Essential
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Venepuncture and Canulation trained
- 6 Months experience in an acute setting.
Desirable
- PICC and PORT care trained
- SACT trained
- Worked on a Haematology/Oncology ward or unit before
Qualifications
Essential
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).
