Job summary Job Title-Chemotherapy Staff Nurse- Dorothea Hours per week-full time 37.5 hours per week Permanent Salary- £28,407 - £34,581 Per Annum Closing date: 17th November 2024 Interview Date: TBC We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurses to join our team on the Dorothea Chemotherapy Unit. Chemotherapy experience desirable but not essential. You will have a strong commitment to excellence in patient care and a high level of communication skills, as you act as the interface between patients and other healthcare professionals. This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly. All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas. A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. Careers at George Eliot - 'Where you make a difference' Main duties of the job Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a specified group of patients. Takes charge of the Day Unit as delegated by the Lead Chemotherapy Nurse for a specified period of time. Act as a Team Leader, delegating appropriate tasks and supervising the standard of care delivered by more junior qualified staff, unqualified staff and learner nurses in the team. Assist the Lead Chemotherapy Nurses in the management of preceptorship of newly qualified staff, return to nursing staff and the mentorship of nursing students and health care support workers. Responsible for the administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy About us Here at George Eliot our vision to ' excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are: E ffective Open Communication e x cellence and safety in everything we do C hallenge but support E xpect respect and dignity L ocal health that inspires confidence Our benefits include but are not limited to: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 230-35077091-MED Job locations George Eliot Hospital College Street Nuneaton CV10 7DJ Job description Job responsibilities Please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities Please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Experience & Knowledge Essential Minimun of 2 years Band 5 experience Desirable Working with Oncology/Haematology patients Advanced communication skills N59 or equivalent Qualifications and Professional Training Essential RGN Willing to work towards a post grad qualification in the speciality Skills and Abilities Essential IV administration Excellent communication skills Enthusiastic, motivated and able to motivate and instil confidence in others Ability to have positive working relationships Good health record Leadership skills Good organisational skills Ability to work under pressure Evidence based practice Desirable Cannulation & venapuncture Personal qualities Essential Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations. Person Specification Experience & Knowledge Essential Minimun of 2 years Band 5 experience Desirable Working with Oncology/Haematology patients Advanced communication skills N59 or equivalent Qualifications and Professional Training Essential RGN Willing to work towards a post grad qualification in the speciality Skills and Abilities Essential IV administration Excellent communication skills Enthusiastic, motivated and able to motivate and instil confidence in others Ability to have positive working relationships Good health record Leadership skills Good organisational skills Ability to work under pressure Evidence based practice Desirable Cannulation & venapuncture Personal qualities Essential Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations. 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 George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust Address George Eliot Hospital College Street Nuneaton CV10 7DJ Employer's website http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)