Job summary
We provide Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) in day care settings at both Pontefract and Dewsbury Hospitals. Our 24hr per week temporary vacancy (ending October 2024) is at Pontefract but the applicant must be able to work at Dewsbury also.
We seek a confident, enthusiastic Nurse who will play a key role in the care of our cancer patients. We're a strong and supportive team, braced with a Senior Sister/Ward Manager, several Day Unit Sisters, Chemotherapy Nurses, Health Care Assistants and Admin staff. Our goal is to ensure that our patients understand their treatment regime, receive our full attention, the best of care, at the right time and on time.
If you are a team player, dedicated to service excellence and continuous improvement, and strive to give 'your all' to patients and their families then please apply.
Essentially you will be familiar with the NMC Guidelines, MYTT's policies and procedures, where to access these and a history of strict compliance. Ideally you will have past experience of working with oncology and haematology patients, competent in the care of CVADs, and can work for long periods (9.5hr shifts) in a physical capacity. Please view the Person Specification at the back of the Job Description for more info.
SACT competency sign off (UKONS Passport) would be an advantage but full training will be provided to the successful candidate (you will need to be able to attend the full day scheduled training events throughout your supernumerary period).
Main duties of the job
Provide an holistic assessment, supportive care, and administer chemotherapy drugs and other anti-cancer therapies to oncology and haematology patients. To positively engage in the continuous improvement, development and success of the MYTT SACT service.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Participating in the development
and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of
patients carers and staff.
- Ability to relate to all staff
and patients in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and
able to work effectively as part of team.
- Creating, maintaining and
enhancing effective working relationships.
- Recognising areas of conflict and
assisting in the management of this to promote a healthy working environment.
- Maintaining an awareness of
national and regional initiatives.
- Participating in the individual
performance review process.
- Participating in Clinical
Supervision where this is appropriate
- Participating in the
implementation and monitoring of the Trusts Nursing Charter standards.
- Acting as a positive ambassador
for the Trust.
- Contributing to the Trusts
Shared Leadership process.
- Striving for continuous
improvements in the delivery of high quality patient focused care.
- Submitting new ideas/Innovations
aimed at improving patient care.
- Utilising and contributing to
resources within the ward environment which encourage evidence based nursing.
- Promoting patient/carer
independence through relevant teaching and support.
- Supporting and enabling
professional development of team members.
- Undertaking own personal
development to meet identified needs.
- Contributing to the mentorship of
colleagues as directed by the ward sister.
- Ensuring statutory training is
undertaken.
- Participating in the assessment
of health related needs of patients and their families/careers.
- Contributing towards the
formulation of a plan of care with the patient and their family/carers.
- Delivering direct care to
patients in accordance with the Trusts policies and NMC Guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Participating in the development
and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of
patients carers and staff.
- Ability to relate to all staff
and patients in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and
able to work effectively as part of team.
- Creating, maintaining and
enhancing effective working relationships.
- Recognising areas of conflict and
assisting in the management of this to promote a healthy working environment.
- Maintaining an awareness of
national and regional initiatives.
- Participating in the individual
performance review process.
- Participating in Clinical
Supervision where this is appropriate
- Participating in the
implementation and monitoring of the Trusts Nursing Charter standards.
- Acting as a positive ambassador
for the Trust.
- Contributing to the Trusts
Shared Leadership process.
- Striving for continuous
improvements in the delivery of high quality patient focused care.
- Submitting new ideas/Innovations
aimed at improving patient care.
- Utilising and contributing to
resources within the ward environment which encourage evidence based nursing.
- Promoting patient/carer
independence through relevant teaching and support.
- Supporting and enabling
professional development of team members.
- Undertaking own personal
development to meet identified needs.
- Contributing to the mentorship of
colleagues as directed by the ward sister.
- Ensuring statutory training is
undertaken.
- Participating in the assessment
of health related needs of patients and their families/careers.
- Contributing towards the
formulation of a plan of care with the patient and their family/carers.
- Delivering direct care to
patients in accordance with the Trusts policies and NMC Guidelines.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes / Other
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written).
- Enthusiastic, adaptable and flexible.
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally.
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Good attendance record.
- Able to work at all Trust Sites.
Desirable
- The ability to perform physically as this post requires.
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- BSc (Hons) Nursing
- Diploma HE Nursing
Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice.
- Experience in managing own caseload.
Desirable
- Experience in the chemotherapy setting.
- Experience in the oncology / haematology speciality.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan, assess, implement and evaluate patient care.
- Ability to prioritise tasks.
- Able to develop and maintain positive working relationships.
Desirable
- Ability to perform phlebotomy Intravenous access skills.
- Ability to care for central venous devices.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes / Other
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written).
- Enthusiastic, adaptable and flexible.
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally.
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Good attendance record.
- Able to work at all Trust Sites.
Desirable
- The ability to perform physically as this post requires.
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- BSc (Hons) Nursing
- Diploma HE Nursing
Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice.
- Experience in managing own caseload.
Desirable
- Experience in the chemotherapy setting.
- Experience in the oncology / haematology speciality.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan, assess, implement and evaluate patient care.
- Ability to prioritise tasks.
- Able to develop and maintain positive working relationships.
Desirable
- Ability to perform phlebotomy Intravenous access skills.
- Ability to care for central venous devices.
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).
