Registered Nurse - Woodlands Centre - Huntingdon
Band 5
Job overview
Do you want to make a difference to cancer patients? A career in cancer nursing may be right for you.
The Haem/Onc Day Unit in the Woodlands Centre at Hinchingbrooke Hospital is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and flexible registered Nurse. Our state of the art Haem/Onc Day Unit opened in August 2016 and treats cancer patients with varying systemic anti-cancer treatments and other supportive therapies. The day unit is open five days per week Mon-Fri.
Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would ideally have some experience of working within oncology and delivery of SACT; however, full training and support could be provided to the right candidate. Our staff are important to us, so you will be given opportunities to develop and also to engage in improving services for patients and staff.
The post holder is responsible for providing care to patients requiring chemotherapy treatment and who want to further their experience and skills within nursing.
The post holder is expected to take charge of the unit when required and be able to demonstrate good clinical skills to teach other staff and learners.
The post holder will work collaboratively with all disciplines and effectively manage resources to assure a high standard of care for patients/clients, their relatives, and carers.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to ensuring a work-life balance for all our staff by offering full-time and part-time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates from our local communities.
Benefits to you:
* 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff);
* Flexible working opportunities;
* Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g., night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
* Career development and training;
* Wellbeing support and activities;
* In-house physiotherapy Service;
* On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
* Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
* Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Supports the deputies on shift ensuring the needs of patients/clients are assessed and individualised holistic nursing care is planned and implemented in a sensitive manner.
When required, hold the acute oncology bleep and respond appropriately to the telephone helpline.
See job description for full details.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
* NMC registered
* Completion of regional cancer network competency-based chemotherapy training programme
Experience
* Demonstrative knowledge of clinical governance framework
* Recent experience working band 5 within oncology/haematology
* Experience working in NHS outpatient setting
Knowledge
* Good record-keeping and written presentation skills
* IT and standard keyboard skills
Applications from job seekers who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications subject to the role being on the list of eligible occupations and the salary meets the going rate for the role. Candidates should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) prior to applying.
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications and so urge you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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