Job summary
Ward C33 in the Queens Centre has an exciting 6 month secondment opportunity for a committed, experienced and aspiring nurse to join an established enthusiastic nursing team who already provide high standards of holistic nursing care to patients with cancer who have a variety of medical, nursing and psychological needs.
The ward junior sister/charge nurse will be a motivated enthusiastic person with excellent leadership and communication skills, they will be a role model leading the team by example to deliver caring compassionate end of life care to the patients.
Main duties of the job
The ward junior sister/charge nurse will be an inclusive proactive member of the senior nursing team within specialist services.
The ward junior sister/charge nurse will be able to work to their own initiative leading, developing, improving and monitoring standards of care to ensure safety for all patients and staff.
The ward junior sister/charge nurse will work collaboratively with the members of the multidisciplinary team to provide a quality service for our patients. They should have a good understanding of the Queens Centre and understand the workings of Ward 33 and the JACIE regulations. The successful candidate will be SACT competent and hold a communication course certificate.
The new post holder will be supported in their role and will be given the opportunity to achieve their full potential as a competent and effective ward junior sister/charge nurse.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must have at least 2 years experience as a Band 5 in an Oncology setting
- 2 years at band 5 or above with management experience.
Desirable
- Must be able demonstrate experience in leadership skills and experience.
Skills
Essential
- Must be competant or working towards delivery of chemotherapy.
- Ability to manage organise and prioritise for self and others.
- Supervision/support skills
Desirable
- Must have exellent communication skills.
- Venepuncture.
- Venepuncture.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (pt 1 of register)
- Teaching/mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Completion of SACT Passport
- Chemotherapy Competent
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must have at least 2 years experience as a Band 5 in an Oncology setting
- 2 years at band 5 or above with management experience.
Desirable
- Must be able demonstrate experience in leadership skills and experience.
Skills
Essential
- Must be competant or working towards delivery of chemotherapy.
- Ability to manage organise and prioritise for self and others.
- Supervision/support skills
Desirable
- Must have exellent communication skills.
- Venepuncture.
- Venepuncture.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (pt 1 of register)
- Teaching/mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Completion of SACT Passport
- Chemotherapy Competent
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Ward 33, Queens Centre, Castle Hill Hospital
Castle Road
Cottingham
HU16 5JQ
Employer's website
https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
