Job summary
We would welcome an enthusiastic, highly motivated nurse to join our busy team in the Oncology & Haematology Emergency Assessment Bay (EAB) here at Northampton General Hospital.
The successful candidate will work as part of the multidisciplinary team providing high quality clinical care to cancer patients as well as supporting junior colleagues to learn and develop their skills .The post holder will collaborate with the department Sister by maintaining smooth daily operations and workflow on EAB and Talbot Butler ward.
EAB is a busy department within the Oncology & Haematology directorate which operates 24/7. Patients on active SACT treatment can call for advise and support. Patients are then either advised how to manage at home, or advised to attend EAB for treatment.
If the post holder does not hold the relevant training or competencies in administration of SACT and triaging, training will be provided by our SACT Lead nurse via a 6 week, in house module.
Applications are welcome from highly motivated nurses who have either recent experience in caring for patients receiving oncological / haematological treatment or a willingness to learn and are committed to delivering a high level of patient centred care and willing to embrace our trust values.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver high standards of care to patients and their families, ensuring excellent patient experience. In particular, take responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based nursing care to a group of patients. The post holder will participate in the daily running of the department when required, ensuring smooth and efficient running and in the absence of the Sister/ Charge Nurse take charge on shift. They will take responsibility for their own self-development helping to provide a suitable learning environment and high standards of clinical practice. They will also be required to recognise their own limitations and seek advice and support from senior staff when required.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Take responsibility for the management and organisation of the clinical area when on duty.
2. To have undertaken or have a willingness to undertake the SACT (systemic anti-cancer therapy) course to facilitate administration of SACT within the department.
3. To have undertaken or have a willingness to undertake further training such as triage and pre-chemotherapy assessment training.
4. Participates as an active member of the nursing team, accountable for your practice and role modelling the highest standards of care to all members of the team.
5. Lead by example with drive and enthusiasm, responding appropriately to the needs of patients, families and carers.
6. Responsible for assisting with the management and leadership of the department, maintaining an appropriate management style that maintains good morale, a team approach to work and a culture which fosters innovation and change.
7. Assist the Sister/ Charge nurse in the monitoring of workload and skill mix, planning off duty and ensuring the ward operates effectively and safely.
8. Assist the Sister/ Charge nurse in the completion of a training needs analysis and ensure compliance of the team with Trust expectations in relation to mandatory training and appraisals.
9. Assist the Sister/ Charge nurse in managing the team in accordance with Trust policies and procedure
Person Specification
Training/ Qualifications
Essential
10. Hold NMC registration
11. A recognised teaching qualification Mentorship
Desirable
12. Cytotoxic chemotherapy qualification.
13. Recent accredited Oncology or Haematology module
14. Working towards a degree level qualification
Knowledge/ Experience
Essential
15. Demonstrates successful support of a ward/department manager.
16. Willingness to partake in QI projects
Desirable
17. Previous experience of working in an Oncology/Haematology
18. Previous people/ Team Management experience
19. Level of knowledge related to chemotherapy
20. Competent in SACT administration
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
21. Venepuncture and cannulation.
22. Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team
23. Ability to foster teamwork and display inclusive leadership
24. Effective IT skills
Personal qualities
Essential
25. Act as a role model & Willingness to learn
26. Effective interpersonal skills
27. Ability to plan own workload and manage own time effectively
28. Ability to exercise initiative and implement change
29. Self-motivated and works well under pressure & Excellent time management
30. Be able to plan own work and manage time taking into account clinical priorities
31. Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to succeed