Job Summary
If you would like to join a friendly, supportive and close-knit team, the Hematology and Medical Day Units at Epsom and St. Helier are for you. We work across site to deliver a variety of treatments to patients with either a Hematological or medical chronic condition. We will train you to give a variety of biological treatments including Systemic Anti Cancer Therapy (SACT).
The expectations within this job description will be met through hands-on clinical practice, education and training, and research.
If successful, you will ensure that high-quality nursing care is delivered to all patients and you will support the standards of clinical practice, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Staff Nurse - 15 hours per week Monday and Tuesdays only - Fixed term for 12 months
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time registered nurse to join our very friendly team. We require the applicants to be enthusiastic, motivated, and to have good communication skills.
Successful candidates will have a genuine desire to become a part of this team and care for the patients within the outpatient infusion unit.
So if you're the kind of person who cares about getting things right and wants to make a difference in a forward-thinking team, we would love to meet you.
We will offer you opportunities for you to enhance your clinical skills within cancer care and hematology. We will provide support and encouragement to enable you to develop and achieve your full potential.
About Us
Welcome to the Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. We offer an extensive range of services, including cancer, pathology, surgery, and gynecology to over 490,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals, Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital, and run services from other locations, including Sutton Hospital. We are also part of two innovative integrated care partnerships - Sutton Health and Care and Surrey Downs Health and Care.
St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E) and Maternity services (Obstetrics). With nearly 900,000 people coming to our hospitals for care and treatment every year, our almost 5,000 staff and 500 volunteers work around the clock to keep our busy hospitals running smoothly.
As teaching hospitals, we play a key role in the education and training of tomorrow's doctors, nurses, and other health professionals. Both sites work in partnership with St George's Hospital and St George's Medical School in south London to deliver high-quality education and research.
Date posted
17 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£34,521 to £41,956 a year pro rata, pa inc HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
343-6992177-RB-SK
Job locations
St Helier Hospital
Wrythe Lane
Carshalton
SM5 1AA
Job Description
Responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Staff Nurse role at Epsom and St Helier Hospital.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* RGN/ Adult Branch nurse.
Desirable
* Diploma in Nursing/ Degree or working towards
Experience
Essential
* Good basic education and experience in the speciality.
Desirable
* Band 5 experience.
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of current clinical and professional nursing issues relating to the specialty.
* Understanding of Clinical Audit & the principles of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
* Knowledge and experience of Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance.
Skills
Essential
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
* Experience of using databases.
Management
Essential
* Ability to work flexibly within an Acute setting.
Desirable
* Experience of team or ward management.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
St Helier Hospital
Wrythe Lane
Carshalton
SM5 1AA
Employer's website
https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us
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