St Luke's Cancer Centre is based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital and cares for patients with cancer from the Surrey and Sussex area. We are expanding our oncology and haematology services so if you are looking for a career in an acute and diverse area come and join our team. Onslow ward cares for both oncology and haematology patients receiving chemotherapy, radiotherapy, symptom management and palliative care.
Main duties of the job
If you have level 1 registration with the NMC, have experience at Band 5 level in an acute setting preferably within the NHS and would like to develop your knowledge and skills in cancer care we would like to hear from you. A cancer or haematology nursing qualification is desirable however, we can offer and encourage our staff to undertake further study. With a range of modules in cancer and haematology available you could develop your career in either of these areas.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trust's normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will deliver patient care on a daily basis. They should be expert in all areas of nursing care from patients' admission to discharge, which facilitates clinical practice development. As nurse in charge, they have overall responsibility for day-to-day management of their clinical area and for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures maintaining associated records. They will manage, support and lead a team of nurses in the delivery of evidence-based patient-centred care, which is of a high standard. They will assist the senior sister in the management of staff including appraisal, rotas, recruitment and selection and the supervision of learners. They will provide advice and support to patients, relatives and members of the multi-disciplinary team. Utilising clinical audit, research, supervision of practice and teaching, they will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources and liaise with the senior sister at all times. They will provide leadership on the Trust's values and behaviors.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse Part 1 or 12
* Recent post qualification or equivalent experience in acute setting
* Demonstrates professional updating of knowledge in past one/two years
* Teaching qualification ENB 998 or City & Guilds 730 or equivalent
* D32/33 [A1] NVQ Assessors Award
Knowledge and skills
* Experience at Band 5 or above within acute hospital setting
* Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility/competence
* Evidence of advanced skills in practice i.e. iv additives, cannulation and venepuncture
* Knowledge and understanding of current issues in acute NHS setting
* Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management.
* Evidence of research-based practice
* Clinical audit
* Evidence in changing practice and project management
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.
£39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum pro rata for part time INC HCAS
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