Paediatric Staff Nurse – Oncology - Starlight
University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 pa
Band 5
Main area: Paeds Nursing
Grade: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 387-WC-4964-SH-H
Closing: 02/01/2025 23:59
As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Paediatric Staff Nurse – Starlight Ward - Oncology
Starlight Ward is our paediatric oncology, haematology, and bone marrow transplant inpatient ward. We are the principal treatment centre in the south west for haematology and oncology and an international referral centre for bone marrow transplant. We have 17 cubicles and predominantly care for 0-12 year olds.
There is a robust ward induction and a thorough and supportive supernumerary period. On Starlight, we have a passion for education and a Clinical Skills Facilitator to support upskilling and competencies available for all nurses.
We have an in-house educational programme including introduction to cancer, regional programme, and chemotherapy training plus external learning opportunities including conference attendance, university courses, and modules.
Main duties of the job
We have vacancies for full and part-time nurses who have completed their preceptorship. As a gifted Children’s nurse, we understand your value. That’s why we want you to join our vibrant team at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC), in a Trust rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and help us deliver world-class care in departments that feel like a family.
If you are a registered adult nurse but have experience and competence in working with paediatric oncology patients, then we welcome your application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support nurses that require OSCE in order to register with the NMC UK.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across south west England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston, and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children provides services for children from across the south west of England, and is one of the UK’s five specialist Paediatric Major Trauma Centres. The hospital is nestled in the heart of the lively city of Bristol.
Main duties of this job include:
* Being competent and experienced in administering intravenous medication and the administration of chemotherapy and blood products in oncology patients.
* Delivering high-quality care.
* Developing clinical skills and participating in professional development.
* Communicating with and working with a multidisciplinary team.
* Problem solving and using initiative.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
* Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within a hospital environment.
* Interest in the clinical area.
* Experience of teaching.
* Experience of taking charge.
Skills and Abilities
* Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and MDT.
* Competence in calculations for safe administration of medicines/fluids.
* Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient.
* Clinical decision-making ability.
* Teaching/supervisory skills.
* Ability to work with minimum supervision.
* Act in a professional manner.
* Self-motivated.
* A team player.
* Recognition of own limits.
Public Sector Language Competency
* Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard.
Qualifications and Training
* RSCN/ RN child branch (NMC registered) or equivalent.
* Current NMC registration.
* Work towards relevant university accredited post-basic study programmes e.g. teaching and assessing course.
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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