Job summary
- Main area
- Oncology/ Haematology
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent: to work across site
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Sundays and bank holidays)
- Job ref
- 359-6226717-T1
- Employer
- Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Maidstone Hospital
- Town
- Maidstone
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse
Band 5
Job overview
The Kent Oncology centre at Maidstone Hospital is one of the largest in the UK (serving around 1.9 million patients) Are you looking to join a team which is striving to make positive changes? Are you an enthusiastic and organised staff nurse dedicated to quality care and positive patient experience?
Have you considered nursing in Oncology Outpatients? Are you looking to join a team which is striving to make positive changes? Are you an enthusiastic and organised staff nurse dedicated to quality care and positive patient experience?
Oncology Outpatients is being transformed and is a dynamic and innovative place to work. We cater for a number of specialities such as Radiotherapy, Oncologist & medical oncologist, Haematologists, Speech & Language, Dietician, and many different cancers
Maidstone Oncology Outpatients is looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated registered nurse to join our friendly and supportive team. Our focus is on ensuring that our patients receive high quality care quickly, in clean and comfortable surroundings. Your days will be varied, offering support to clinicians and patients across all clinics, providing support, motivation and training to staff and you will have responsibility of ensuring the smooth running of the department when required. Your skills and expertise will be valued.
You will be supported by a management team who are present and visible and will develop your skills and help you reach your full potential.
Main duties of the job
We are a fast paced, forward-thinking team, with patient care at the heart of everything we do. You will work within the existing established teams to provide outstanding clinical care and ongoing support for patients undergoing treatment for cancer and COVID.
We pride ourselves in offering patients, compassionate and individualised expert clinical care.
If you have excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills and are prepared to professionally develop to meet the needs of the service we encourage to apply for posts.
Working for our organisation
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust’s core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients – the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
You will be expected to attend the Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email [email protected] if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RN
- Diploma,
- Degree,
- Teaching/Mentorship qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in haematology and or oncology
- IV cannulation & venepuncture skills
- IV drug therapy
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills, verbal and written
- Evidence of problem solving and decision-making skills
- Adaptable and flexible Ability to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively
- Cannulation, Venipuncture
Desirable criteria
- Intravenous drug administration skills
- Port a caths, and PICC
- Involvement in standard setting and audit
- Computer/IT skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Margaret Thompson
- Job title
- Unit Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07749711494
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