Job summary
- Main area
- Medicine - Oncology/Haematology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 27 hours per week
- Job ref
- 374-LVB2409-C
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Conquest Hospital
- Town
- Hastings
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Judy Beard Day Unit
NHS AfC: Band 5
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 7,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. Conquest Hospital and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’.
Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.
In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.
Job overview
JUDY BEARD DAY UNIT
Band 5 Staff Nurse
We are looking for two dynamic part time band 5 staff nurse with an interest in Haematology/Oncology nursing.
We are a busy but friendly team delivering a variety of intravenous treatments including chemotherapy, immunotherapy and supportive treatments.
Specialist training will be given to the successful candidates.
You will, after training need to be able to prioritise care, deliver treatments and maintain high standards of nursing care whilst responding sensitively to the needs of this client group.
Good communication skills and the ability to work with the wider MDT are essential. Ideally you will have some experience in venepuncture, cannulation, central lines and IV therapy. Training in this will also be offered.
Main duties of the job
At least 18 months post registration experience would be desirable and experience in administration of Chemotherapy/ Immunotherapy is desirable but not essential.
You will be required to safely handle and administer Systemic Anti-Cancer therapy after completing relevant training where needed.
Whilst on the unit you will have the opportunity to assist with supplementary medical infusions and monoclonal antibody therapy.
This will be a great opportunity for an experienced staff nurse to gain valuable experience in this chosen speciality.
Main duties of the job
At least 18 months post registration experience would be desirable and experience in administration of Chemotherapy is desirable but not essential.
You will be required to safely handle and administer Systemic Anti-Cancer therapy after completing relevant training where needed.
Whilst on the unit you will have the opportunity to assist the staff with supplementary medical infusions and monoclonal antibody therapy.
This will be a great opportunity for an experienced staff nurse to gain valuable experience in this chosen speciality.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RGN (Level 1 NMC)
- Evidence of diploma level / degree level study
- Evidence of continued professional development in relevant subject
Desirable criteria
- ENB 998 or Level 3 Mentorship
- Safe administration of Systemic Anti Cancer treatment
Experience
Essential criteria
- 1 year to 18 months post-registration experience in a care environment
- Knowledge of quality, audit and research
- Ability to manage a clinical case load
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within a Haematology and oncology environment
- Previous experience of working in a hospital setting
Skills
Essential criteria
- Venepuncture and cannulation skills or working towards
- Ability to carry out a full range of nursing practice
- Knowledge of disease process
- Ability to communicate patient information and education
- Competent in drug calculation and use of infusion equipment
Desirable criteria
- Experience with PICC/ Hickman lines and Portacaths
- Additional skills and knowledge appropriate to speciality
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hayley Bird
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 131 5075
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