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Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our small but dedicated and friendly team here at University Hospitals Dorset - Poole Hospital. Sandbanks Ward is a 23 bedded oncology unit, caring for and supporting patients undergoing various cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Applications are invited from registered nurses who can demonstrate good standards of nursing care, attention to detail and a patient/family centred approach. Previous oncology experience is desirable but not essential.
The post includes internal rotation onto nights and weekend working.
Please be aware that Sandbanks Ward will be moving to RBH at the end of 2025.
Location Base: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main Duties of the Job:
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About Us:
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
Date Posted: 28 February 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference Number: 153-SP04280
Job Locations: Poole Hospital, Poole, BH15 2JB
Job Responsibilities:
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification:
Qualifications:
* Essential: NMC registration
* Desirable: Oncology experience
Experience:
* Essential: Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills:
* Essential: Basic IT skills
* Demonstrated ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and adaptability to recognise the deteriorating patient
* Non-IV and IV administration of medication
* Ability to work well under pressure
* Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge
* Desirable: Venepuncture and cannulation
* ECG recording
* Catheterisation
* End of life care experience
* Chemotherapy trained
* Acute Oncology Assessment skills
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.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details:
Employer Name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Poole Hospital, Poole, BH15 2JB
Employer's Website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers
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