Job summary
Are you looking for a chance to develop yourself whilst playing a key role in the development of others?
Are you ready for a new challenge?
We are seeking exceptional individuals who are enthusiastic, energetic and thrive in the demanding and challenging nursing environment of a 18 bedded Oncology ward.
You will play a key role in ensuring patients, carers, clinical staff and the wider community have the necessary education and training in order to care for Oncology patients effectively. You will be an effective role model ensuring support to enable the team to rationalise current agenda's in order to create a vision of reality and implementation in the clinical setting.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to provide support, specialised knowledge and expertise in the management of Oncology patients. Working within this busy environment will provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate you're clinical, managerial and leadership skills.
As an effective leader and role model you will work flexibly as a member of the ward team and in support of the Ward Sister, ensuring, standards are maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved.
A fundamental aspect of your role will be to ensure patient and staff safety, supporting the ward sister in developing all aspects of the ward including provision of policies and procedures, ensuring the delivery of a high standard of quality clinical care, improvements to the patients' environment, and staff development
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Ensure that the delivery of care to patients and for all patients when in charge meet the standards determined by the Ward/Unit Manager and the Standards for Better Health.
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Share responsibility with the Ward/Unit Manager to ensure that the highest standards of infection prevention and control are practiced at all times.
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Contribute to the development of CMG and Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and ensure compliance of self and others.
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Take due regard of the importance of the effect and consequence of the ward /care environment with regard to its physical, psychological and social effects on patients and care delivery.
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Promote, develop and implement patient and public involvement activities in the ward area, leading to service improvement.
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Ensure that self and team members act at all times to provide a personalised service to patients in accordance with agreed standards and promote quality, diversity and rights.
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Contribute to setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care to the optimum level and lead the improvement of care, through benchmarking, audit and research.
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Ensure that self and all nursing staff practice at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, raising any concerns with the Ward/Unit Manager and action as directed.
please see job description/person specification for further details on the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Ensure that the delivery of care to patients and for all patients when in charge meet the standards determined by the Ward/Unit Manager and the Standards for Better Health.
-
Share responsibility with the Ward/Unit Manager to ensure that the highest standards of infection prevention and control are practiced at all times.
-
Contribute to the development of CMG and Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and ensure compliance of self and others.
-
Take due regard of the importance of the effect and consequence of the ward /care environment with regard to its physical, psychological and social effects on patients and care delivery.
-
Promote, develop and implement patient and public involvement activities in the ward area, leading to service improvement.
-
Ensure that self and team members act at all times to provide a personalised service to patients in accordance with agreed standards and promote quality, diversity and rights.
-
Contribute to setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care to the optimum level and lead the improvement of care, through benchmarking, audit and research.
-
Ensure that self and all nursing staff practice at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, raising any concerns with the Ward/Unit Manager and action as directed.
please see job description/person specification for further details on the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- level 1 Adult RN with UK NMC PIN. No restrictions to practice
- Recognised healthcare teaching & Assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experienced band 5 with knowledge and or relevant experience
- Chemotherapy trained
Desirable
communication
Essential
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Good computer & IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- level 1 Adult RN with UK NMC PIN. No restrictions to practice
- Recognised healthcare teaching & Assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experienced band 5 with knowledge and or relevant experience
- Chemotherapy trained
Desirable
communication
Essential
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Good computer & IT skills
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).
