Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse in our Oncology/Haematology department within Poole Hospital's Dorset Cancer Centre, covering the Dorset area. The post will involve working within the Oncology/Haematology Day Care, delivering systemic anti-cancer treatments. We are looking for a flexible, motivated band 5 to join our team. It is essential to be organised, and have the ability to manage your own work load. The post holder must be able to maintain and facilitate a high standard of care for patients and their family or carers, while working with all members of the MDT and supporting the senior team. This role requires NMC Registration with one year post registration experience. Base Location: Poole Hospital Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 153-SP03873 Job locations Poole Hospital Poole BH15 2JB Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration on Part 1 or 12 of NMC Register (RGN or RN Adult) Desirable Recognised Oncology/Haematology course Knowledge Essential Anatomy and Physiology for relevant clinical area To have knowledge of systemic anti-cancer Treatments and the administration of these or a willingness to learn Knowledge of acute oncology Emergencies, care and treatment Desirable Care of patient receiving radiotherapy Care of immuno-compromised patient Experience Essential Minimum of 1 years post-registration experience Administration of systemic anti-cancer therapy or (willingness to learn) Acute Oncology including Oncology/Haematology emergencies or (willingness to learn) Desirable Previous care of oncology patients Other Essential Cannulation and phlebotomy Effective communication skills - both written and verbal / non-verbal Excellent time management skills Flexibility/Adaptability to be able to work across the Directorate as required to meet patient needs Intravenous administration of drugs Decision making skills - clinical and non-clinical Desirable Recognised cytotoxic systemic anticancer treatment course Ability to manage resources Use of Hickman and PICC lines Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration on Part 1 or 12 of NMC Register (RGN or RN Adult) Desirable Recognised Oncology/Haematology course Knowledge Essential Anatomy and Physiology for relevant clinical area To have knowledge of systemic anti-cancer Treatments and the administration of these or a willingness to learn Knowledge of acute oncology Emergencies, care and treatment Desirable Care of patient receiving radiotherapy Care of immuno-compromised patient Experience Essential Minimum of 1 years post-registration experience Administration of systemic anti-cancer therapy or (willingness to learn) Acute Oncology including Oncology/Haematology emergencies or (willingness to learn) Desirable Previous care of oncology patients Other Essential Cannulation and phlebotomy Effective communication skills - both written and verbal / non-verbal Excellent time management skills Flexibility/Adaptability to be able to work across the Directorate as required to meet patient needs Intravenous administration of drugs Decision making skills - clinical and non-clinical Desirable Recognised cytotoxic systemic anticancer treatment course Ability to manage resources Use of Hickman and PICC lines 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Poole Hospital Poole BH15 2JB Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)