An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic nurse to join our Oncology and Haematology Helpline team, at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking to recruit an exceptional individual with significant nursing experience in Oncology and/or Haematology and the delivery of systemic anti-cancer treatments. This role will also involve rotation onto the inpatient unit and chemotherapy day case units.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will possess excellent organisation, communication, decision making and motivational skills and will be a positive role model to other members of staff. You will have a kind, caring and compassionate manner towards patients and their families, and be willing to go the extra mile to ensure we deliver outstanding compassionate care, in line with the Trust's vision.
About us
In return you can expect to be provided with the support required to develop in this role, including attending any available and beneficial educational opportunities. You can expect to work within a friendly team of experienced and highly knowledgeable nurses. You will also have the opportunity to be influential in the further development of the service at this exciting time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must have significant experience in caring for patients with cancer, be competent in cannulation, venepuncture, care of central venous access devices and administration of IV medications, and must be accredited in the administration of cytotoxic medications.
Informal visits highly recommended.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRANING
Essential
* Registered Nurse Qualification
* Evidence of own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service and nurse registration
Desirable
* Teaching/Mentoring Certificate / skills
* Leadership development programme
* Other Post Basic Qualification
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
* Ability to delegate, organise and prioritise care delivery
* Excellent communication skills
* Demonstrates professional leadership skills
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
* Significant experience as a band 5 registered nurse within a hospital setting
* Ability to recognise and manage oncological emergencies
* Knowledge of future provision of services
* Competent in venepuncture, phlebotomy, IV medication administration and care of central venous access devices
* A commitment to providing exceptional levels of patient care in a professional and compassionate manner
* Competent in the delivery of SACT
* Leadership and clinical supervision skills
* Responsible for own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service
* Recruitment and selection course attendance or willingness to work towards
Desirable
* Experience of clinical audit and service improvement
* Leadership course or willingness to work towards
* Significant experience within the field of oncology/haematology and anti-cancer treatment
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Acre Street
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
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