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Staff Nurse - Chemotherapy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
216-PL-M6215038
Employer
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Derriford
Town
Plymouth
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/05/2024 23:59

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Staff Nurse - Chemotherapy Day Case and Oncology O/P

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

We currently have a vacancy for an experienced, registered practitioner, to become part of the team within Oncology Outpatients & Chemotherapy Day Case Unit, within the Oncology & Blood Services Directorate, Derriford Hospital. Flexible shift patterns are worked.

Applicants should have worked for at least two years as a Band 5, ideally with some Oncology experience.  Venepuncture & cannulation skills are an advantage.  Within the unit,  nurse/practitioners will co-ordinate outpatient clinics, administer chemotherapy, and provide support to patients & relatives/carers on a day to day basis. 

An induction period for new staff is provided; training & ongoing study days/sessions will be available.

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who is able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

For further information and an informal discussion/visit, please telephone, Jenny White Senior Sister via 01752 430290.

Main duties of the job

Venepuncture & cannulation 

Will run nurse/practitioner led injection/supportive med's clinic

Nurses/practitioner will co-ordinate outpatient clinics

Administer chemotherapy, and provide support to patients & relatives/carers on a day to day basis. 

Responsible for co-ordinating and delivering a high standard of effective specialist nursing/practitioner care following a patient centred model of practice and ensuring area of work runs smoothly and efficiently.

To provide clinical expertise and work as part of a multidisciplinary team. 

Supervision, education and direction of junior staff, healthcare assistants and learners. 

Work independently/autonomously without direct supervision, having freedom to act whilst being accountable for own professional action

Support junior staff

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In the absence of Ward Sister/Deputy, regularly assumes responsibility for the ward/department on a day-to-day basis, utilising knowledge of Trust standards, policies and procedures. b. To provide leadership and act as role model for other staff members. c. Contributes to the management of risk, both clinical and financial.

Person specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable post registration experience in a relevant clinical area
  • Proven evidence of recent Continuing Professional development
Desirable criteria
  • Venepuncture & Cannulation skills
  • IV drug & chemotherapy administration
  • CVAD competencies

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NMC Registered Nurse or Equivalent Registration
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant post registration clinical course or equivalent demonstrable experience
  • Diploma qualification in a healthcare related subject or equivalent demonstrable experience

APTITUDE & ABILITIES

Essential criteria
  • Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
  • Organisational skills and able to work as a team leader
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrate potential management abilities (Supervision & staff support skills)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Disability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jenny White
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01752 430290
Additional information

Jenny White, telephone 01752 430290, email [email protected]

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