Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic nurse to join our Acute Oncology team, at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking to recruit an exceptional individual with significant nursing experience in Oncology and/or Haematology and the delivery of systemic anti-cancer treatments. You must be currently working within the Oncology/Haematology helpline team to apply.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will possess excellent organisation, communication, decision making and motivational skills and will be a positive role model to other members of staff. You will have a kind, caring and compassionate manner towards patients and their families, and be willing to go the extra mile to ensure we deliver outstanding compassionate care, in line with the Trust's vision.
About us
In return you can expect to be provided with the support required to develop in this role, including attending any available and beneficial educational opportunities. You can expect to work within a friendly team of experienced and highly knowledgeable nurses. You will also have the opportunity to be influential in the further development of the service at this exciting time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must have significant experience in caring for patients with cancer, be competent in cannulation, venepuncture, care of central venous access devices and administration of IV medications, and must be accredited in the administration of cytotoxic medications.
Informal visits highly recommended.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must have significant experience in caring for patients with cancer, be competent in cannulation, venepuncture, care of central venous access devices and administration of IV medications, and must be accredited in the administration of cytotoxic medications.
Informal visits highly recommended.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRANING
Essential
- Registered Nurse Qualification
- Evidence of own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service and nurse registration
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentoring Certificate / skills
- Leadership development programme
- Other Post Basic Qualification
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Ability to delegate, organise and prioritise care delivery
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrates professional leadership skills
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Significant experience as a band 5 registered nurse within a hospital setting
- Ability to recognise and manage oncological emergencies
- Knowledge of future provision of services
- Competent in venepuncture, phlebotomy, IV medication administration and care of central venous access devices
- A commitment to providing exceptional levels of patient care in a professional and compassionate manner
- Competent in the delivery of SACT
- Leadership and clinical supervision skills
- Responsible for own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service
- Recruitment and selection course attendance or willingness to work towards
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit and service improvement
- Leadership course or willingness to work towards
- Significant experience within the field of oncology/haematology and anti-cancer treatment
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRANING
Essential
- Registered Nurse Qualification
- Evidence of own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service and nurse registration
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentoring Certificate / skills
- Leadership development programme
- Other Post Basic Qualification
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Ability to delegate, organise and prioritise care delivery
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrates professional leadership skills
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Significant experience as a band 5 registered nurse within a hospital setting
- Ability to recognise and manage oncological emergencies
- Knowledge of future provision of services
- Competent in venepuncture, phlebotomy, IV medication administration and care of central venous access devices
- A commitment to providing exceptional levels of patient care in a professional and compassionate manner
- Competent in the delivery of SACT
- Leadership and clinical supervision skills
- Responsible for own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service
- Recruitment and selection course attendance or willingness to work towards
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit and service improvement
- Leadership course or willingness to work towards
- Significant experience within the field of oncology/haematology and anti-cancer treatment
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).
