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Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: St Richard's Hospital
Town: Chichester
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 16/02/2025 23:59
About our Trust
At UHSussex, we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration, or students due to qualify this Summer. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our friendly team.
The Fernhurst Centre provides outpatient services for haematology and oncology patients including systemic anti-cancer treatments and supportive medical therapies.
The successful applicant will preferably have post-qualification experience and preferably be competent in cannulation and IV drug administration. They should have a keen interest in cancer care and be willing to undertake training in the administration of systemic anti-cancer treatments (SACT).
The unit is dedicated to maintaining high levels of clinical practice, and we support staff in the development of their learning and education.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the delivery of safe and effective nursing care and treatment for patients receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy, medical and supportive treatments, or undergoing medical investigations on The Fernhurst Day unit.
To ensure individualised and effective standards of care to a group of patients in line with Trust policy, values, and the NMC Code of Conduct. This may include taking charge of the day unit in the absence of more senior nursing staff.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* To assess, plan, evaluate and implement care required.
* To use a range of clinical skills to ensure timely treatment/intervention.
* To assist with patient flow within the unit including elective/emergency admissions.
* To give advice, information, and support to patients and relatives receiving treatment.
* To mentor and work alongside junior staff/student nurses.
* To manage, co-ordinate and delegate workload accordingly to minimise patient waiting times and provide efficient delivery of treatment and follow-up care.
Person specification
Qualifications
* SACT qualification or prepared to undertake training within 6 months of appointment.
* Current UKONS SACT Passport.
* Post registration experience in acute clinical setting.
Registration
* Current NMC Registration.
Knowledge, Training & Experience
* Current competency in administration of intravenous medication or willing to undertake at point of recruitment.
* Current competency in the administration of blood products or willing to undertake at point of recruitment.
* Current competency in venepuncture and cannulation or willing to undertake at point of recruitment.
* Interest in Cancer Care.
* Experience in the delivery of SACT.
* Experience in haemato-oncology nursing.
* Experience within UHSussex.
Skills
* Ability to empathise, support and provide reassurance in difficult situations.
* Experience in pre-procedure patient assessment.
* Able to demonstrate ability to liaise with MDT and escalate appropriately.
* Sage and Thyme communication course.
Information Resources
* Experience in patient data entry systems.
* Familiarity with electronic prescribing systems.
* Experience with Aria prescribing system.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Personal Qualities and Attributes
* Ability to acknowledge limitations and challenge practice when required.
* Experience in handling bad news conversations.
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.
Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information
For help with the application process for non-medical vacancies only, please contact the Resourcing Team by Email: uhsussex.non-medicalvacancies@nhs.net
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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