Sister/Charge Nurse - Ward C9 - Teenager and Young Adult
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
An opportunity has arisen for a part-time Sister/Charge Nurse on Ward C9 Teenage and Young Adults (TYA) with Cancer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and friendly team treating Oncology/Haematology patients aged 13-24, as part of the dedicated services within the Cancer Directorate. You will be supporting the ward/unit manager in the comprehensive management of the ward, ensuring the delivery of safe, personalised and holistic care. This care is grounded in evidence-based practice and is centred on the unique needs of our young patients.
We are looking for an experienced (Paediatric or Adult trained) Nurse with Oncology/Haematology and Chemotherapy and/or bone marrow transplant experience to join our rapidly developing service. You will have the passion and drive to take charge of the Unit, lead the nursing team and continue to help develop the service. You will have excellent communication and clinical skills, and put patients at the heart of your work.
You must demonstrate competence at leading shifts, knowledge and experience in Oncology/haematology and be competent in chemotherapy administration. This is an exciting time to join the cancer nursing team at CUH as we continue to develop and grow our services for patients in preparation for opening our own Cancer Hospital (CCRH).
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for coordinating the Day Unit and Ward as well as supporting the Senior Sister. Be competent in providing safe and effective care, including the administration of systemic anti-cancer therapy to the patients on the Unit, providing bone marrow transplants and assisting in giving intrathecal chemotherapy.
To participate in the supervision, teaching, mentorship and appraisal of pre and post registration staff. To demonstrate professional leadership and act as a role model, ensuring the provision of a high quality, effective and safe clinical service in line with the corporate nursing and midwifery agenda.
You will also act as a Deputy for the Senior Sister in her absence across the full range of management responsibilities, including bed management and staff management. This is a 7 day service and will require working days, nights and weekends. If you think this is the opportunity for you, please do not hesitate to apply.
About us
Come Nurse with us... Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Diploma or equivalent or relevant post-qualification Oncology or Haematology courses
* Relevant teaching and assessing / mentoring course or willingness to undertake
* Advanced communication course
Experience
* Significant post registration experience within an oncology / haematology setting.
* Recent experience of caring for patients with a cancer diagnosis
* Mentoring and preceptorship
* Managing an area in the absence of senior staff
* Experience as team leader
* Experience within an acute clinical area
Knowledge
* Knowledge / good understanding of oncology and / or haematology disorders
* Advanced Assessment Skills and knowledge
Skills
* Management and teaching skills
* IV drug administration
* Venepuncture
* Cannulation
* SACT administration
* Advanced communication skills
* Intrathecal Chemotherapy Checking
Additional Requirements
* The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
* A flexible approach to shift patterns, in line with service requirements
* A desire to work with people living with cancer
* Evidence of professional development
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.
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