Job summary
Be part of our Cancer Services Family.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Registered Nurses to work within the day case Oncology/Haematology Chemotherapy Unit, Ingham Suite at ULHT. This unit is open Monday to Friday with flexible hours available.
Ingham suite has 14 chairs and delivers approximately 160 chemotherapy treatments per week.
Main duties of the job
This position offers the applicant an opportunity to develop clinical and managerial skills relating to Systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT) and central lines. You will be supported whilst you are completing your SACT pack by all members of the team whilst learning about the various types of anticancer treatments delivered on the unit. The ideal candidate will be a 1st level registered nurse, with the ability to undertake extended skills such as venepuncture, cannulation ,IV administration, care of central lines and chemotherapy administration are desirable
You must be proactive and able to demonstrate clinical effective practice and be able to priorities and organize workload. You must be willing to work as part of a team and be able to deliver a high standard of nursing care in a demanding environment.
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current first level Registered Nurse with NMC
Desirable
- Evidence of further education e.g. ENB 237, degree
- Teaching/mentorship certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a registered nurse in a clinical setting
- Committed to ongoing personal development
Desirable
- Recent experience as a registered nurse in haematology and/or oncology
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Able to demonstrate good leadership skills
- Extended competencies in IV administration
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Desirable
- Evidence of extended roles
- Experience of managing central venous access devices
- Ability to administer chemotherapy
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of current changes in the NHS.
- To be able to articulate their own vision for the development of nursing and nurse led initiatives within the ward.
- Ability to manage and motivate staff
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload.
- Able to demonstrate professional and calm manner when dealing with the demands of the service
- Able to demonstrate professional and calm manner when dealing with the demands of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current first level Registered Nurse with NMC
Desirable
- Evidence of further education e.g. ENB 237, degree
- Teaching/mentorship certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a registered nurse in a clinical setting
- Committed to ongoing personal development
Desirable
- Recent experience as a registered nurse in haematology and/or oncology
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Able to demonstrate good leadership skills
- Extended competencies in IV administration
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Desirable
- Evidence of extended roles
- Experience of managing central venous access devices
- Ability to administer chemotherapy
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of current changes in the NHS.
- To be able to articulate their own vision for the development of nursing and nurse led initiatives within the ward.
- Ability to manage and motivate staff
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload.
- Able to demonstrate professional and calm manner when dealing with the demands of the service
- Able to demonstrate professional and calm manner when dealing with the demands of the service
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).
