Job overview
Pembroke Suite is the SACT infusion day unit. We are looking for a SACT trained registered nurse who has experience of working with oncology/haematology patients and wants to develop their leadership skills. It is an exciting time to join Pembroke unit as we are growing our team, initiating an education package and looking to develop our staff.
You will work together with the oncology and haematology team to deliver an outstanding patient focused service for patients having all aspects of systemic anti-cancer treatment.
Main duties of the job
You will demonstrate good organizational skills, ability to take charge and lead the team with support of the seniors. You will be expected to assess and develop junior staff through mentoring, learning and appraisals. You will be mindful of standards at all times and if you have concerns you will know how to manage them or to raise them to the senior team.
You will be working closely with the other unit leaders to manage the unit. In this position you will communicate effectively, listen to staff and ensure their views are heard. You will support your senior sister by making decisions and plans for the development of the suite and be able to present a united, cohesive voice as a senior member of the team.
You will be part of the senior team overseeing the daily running and management of the SACT day unit. This includes liaising with the pharmacy, scheduling, CNS & consultant teams to ensure patients receive high quality care.
Working for our organisation
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we’re driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated “Good” by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
1. SACT accredited course
2. Oncology/haeamatology experience
3. Leadership, experience of managing a team
4. SACT administration
5. IV administration
6. Management of central lines cannulation & venepuncture
7. Administration of blood products
8. Knowledge of cytotoxic policy
9. Evidence of being caring and compassionate with a good understanding of managing patients with complex needs.
10. Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
Desirable criteria
11. Intrathecal Chemotherapy skills
12. Post registration qualification in oncology/haematology nursing
13. Governance experience or understanding of governance
14. Palliative care experience
15. Leading a team in cancer care
16. Practice assessor/ supervisor
17. Advanced communication skills
We offer excellent benefits that help make SDH a great place to work. These include but aren't limited to:-
18. Holiday starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years for Agenda for Change staff
19. Holiday entitlement for Medical and Dental staff starts at 27 days for Junior/Senior Clinical Fellows, Specialty Doctors and rises to 32 days after 5 years. Consultant entitlement starts at 32 days and rises to 34 days after 7 years
20. An additional day's leave to celebrate your birthday (after 12 months)
21. Access to a career average revalued earnings pension scheme
22. Life assurance if a member of the pension scheme
23. An extensive Health and Wellbeing offer to help you deal with life's challenges
24. Exclusive deals and discounts websites saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out and utility bills for home
25. Cycle to work scheme
26. Uniform provided (where required)
27. On site Day Nursery and Holiday Play scheme
28. On site health and fitness club
29. On site car parking
30. Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and training, to help you achieve the job and career you want.