An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Cancer Practice Development Team as a Band 6 Nurse.
We are seeking a self-motivated, and committed individual with a passion for teaching, assessing, and supporting staff in practice. You should have significant experience in Oncology and/or Haematology. You will be competent in delivering Systematic Anti-Cancer Therapy. Strong leadership, management, and communication skills are essential. You must also possess excellent interpersonal and clinical abilities, with the capacity to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
This is a pivotal time to join the Cancer Practice Development Team and contribute to the advancement of Oncology and Haematology-focused education and training.
Main duties of the job
1. Facilitating education at clinical and directorate levels to ensure effective, patient-focused care.
2. Developing and delivering chemotherapy, oncology, and haematology-focused education and training.
3. Facilitating the recruitment, induction, orientation, and supervision of newly employed nursing staff within the Cancer Directorate.
4. Supporting the ongoing development of the existing nursing workforce.
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.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
1. Our values and reputation for outstanding care
2. Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
3. Career and development opportunities
4. Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
5. Research experience and opportunities
6. Lovely location and quality of life
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse
* Relevant teaching & assessing / mentoring course
* Relevant post registration qualification in cancer care or acute care
Desirable
* Degree-level qualification
* Systemic Anti-cancer Therapy(SACT/Chemotherapy) competency
* Cell re-infusion competency
* Advanced Communication qualification
Experience
Essential
* Substantial experience within oncology/haematology or acute care
* Evidence of leadership/shift coordination experience
* Evidence of informal teaching to all grades of staff
Desirable
* Bone Marrow Transplant experience
* Experience working in band 6 role
* Senior Nurse bleep holder experience
* Education or training role
Knowledge
Essential
* Advanced knowledge of cancer and haematological disorders, treatments and side effects, or willingness and ability to learn
* Understanding of practice development processes
* How to motivate others
Desirable
* Care of BMT patient
Skills
Essential
* Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
* Sound leadership skills
* IV drug administration, venepuncture, cannulation.
* Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) administration or a willingness to gain
* Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) access or a willingness to gain
* Organisational & problem-solving skills
* Work Autonomously.
* Computer literacy (MS word and Excel)
Desirable
* Presentation skills
* Care of patient undergoing CAR-T treatment
* Intrathecal chemotherapy competencies
* Evidence of participation in audit or research
* Evidence of developing guidelines or policies
Additional Requirements
Essential
* The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
* Adaptable in changing situations
* Computer literacy
* Supportive personal style
Desirable
* Working knowledge of Trust IT systems: EPIC, QSIS.
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
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