Job summary An exciting opportunity has become available for 2 band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse posts within the Acute Oncology Service based on the Cancer Assessment Unit (CAU) for 30 hours per week and 37.5 hours per week. This role would suit those wishing to further develop their clinical assessment skills and lead in the care of acutely unwell patients with cancer. This is an exciting time to join the team and Directorate; the continued transformation of services means that more and more patients with cancer are being treated as outpatients. The Unit triages patients over the phones that are known to the Cancer Directorate. Patients are brought in for assessment and treatment of symptoms/side effects as required; patients are usually undergoing a range of treatments for cancer including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy, post-stem cell transplantation/CAR-T or receiving best supportive care. When the CAU is closed the Acute Oncology Service peripatetic role supports the Cancer directorate and the Emergency Department, this includes weekends. You would be expected to work a range of shifts to cover this service. You must be an experienced nurse who will complement the highly skilled and motivated team in providing high quality care to patients. All candidates must be adaptable, able to thrive under pressure, a great team player, be able to empathise and to remain professional and positive during challenging situations. Main duties of the job To assist the ward manager in the overall running of the unit and assisting with the implementation of changes and support for the wider team. This will include, rota writing, QSIS investigation, appraisals etc. To carry the 902 bleep for division and to hold the fire bleep as appropriate. To administer chemotherapy both within and outside of the division. To co-ordinate and effectively communicate with the wider multidisciplinary team to provide high quality, safe, kind and excellent care for our patients. About us Come Nurse with us Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live. You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes. Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals? o Our values and reputation for outstanding care o Opportunities to experience a range of specialities o Career and development opportunities o Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team o Research experience and opportunities o Lovely location and quality of life Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year p.a. pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 180-B-247404 Job locations Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers and Band 5 Orthoptists taking up substantive employment with the Trust. This vacancy will close at midnight on 3 November 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 22 November 2024 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers and Band 5 Orthoptists taking up substantive employment with the Trust. This vacancy will close at midnight on 3 November 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 22 November 2024 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Diploma or equivalent or relevant post-qualification Oncology or Haematology courses Relevant teaching and assessing / mentoring course or willingness to undertake Advanced communication course Experience Essential Significant post registration experience within an oncology/haematology setting. Recent experience of caring for patients with a cancer diagnosis Mentoring and preceptorship Managing an area in the absence of senior staff. Desirable Experience as team leader Experience within an acute clinical area Bleep holder experience Knowledge Essential Knowledge / good understanding of oncology and / or haematology disorders Desirable Advanced Assessment Skills and knowledge Experience of triage or acute care Skills Essential Effective communication skills Team working skills Venepuncture Cannulation CVAD competent Oral and IV drug administration Cytotoxic Chemotherapy administration Desirable Counselling skills Advanced communication skills Management and teaching skills NG insertion and management competent Catheter insertion competent (male and female) Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Diploma or equivalent or relevant post-qualification Oncology or Haematology courses Relevant teaching and assessing / mentoring course or willingness to undertake Advanced communication course Experience Essential Significant post registration experience within an oncology/haematology setting. Recent experience of caring for patients with a cancer diagnosis Mentoring and preceptorship Managing an area in the absence of senior staff. Desirable Experience as team leader Experience within an acute clinical area Bleep holder experience Knowledge Essential Knowledge / good understanding of oncology and / or haematology disorders Desirable Advanced Assessment Skills and knowledge Experience of triage or acute care Skills Essential Effective communication skills Team working skills Venepuncture Cannulation CVAD competent Oral and IV drug administration Cytotoxic Chemotherapy administration Desirable Counselling skills Advanced communication skills Management and teaching skills NG insertion and management competent Catheter insertion competent (male and female) Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. 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 Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)