Job summary
- Main area
- Oncology and Haematology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 372-MED2201
- Employer
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Huddersfield
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/07/2024 08:00
Employer heading
Sister/Charge Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT?
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
***Previous applicants need not apply***
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic nurse to join our Oncology and Haematology Helpline team, at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking to recruit an exceptional individual with significant nursing experience in Oncology and/or Haematology and the delivery of systemic anti-cancer treatments. This role will also involve rotation onto the inpatient unit and chemotherapy day case units.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will possess excellent organisation, communication, decision making and motivational skills and will be a positive role model to other members of staff. You will have a kind, caring and compassionate manner towards patients and their families, and be willing to go the extra mile to ensure we deliver outstanding compassionate care, in line with the Trust's vision.
Working for our organisation
In return you can expect to be provided with the support required to develop in this role, including attending any available and beneficial educational opportunities. You can expect to work within a friendly team of experienced and highly knowledgeable nurses. You will also have the opportunity to be influential in the further development of the service at this exciting time.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You must have significant experience in caring for patients with cancer, be competent in cannulation, venepuncture, care of central venous access devices and administration of IV medications, and must be accredited in the administration of cytotoxic medications.
Informal visits highly recommended.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRANING
Essential criteria
- First level Nursing Registration on NMC register
- Teaching/Mentoring Certificate / skills, or willingness to work towards certificate
- Accreditation in the administration of cytotoxic medications
Desirable criteria
- Post registration education in relevant specialty or working towards
- Other Post Basic Qualification or working towards
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential criteria
- Positive role model to all members of the team
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrates professional leadership skills
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential criteria
- Significant experience as a band 5 registered nurse within a hospital setting
- Significant experience within the field of oncology/haematology and anti-cancer treatment
- Ability to recognise and manage oncological emergencies
- Knowledge of future provision of services
- Competent in venepuncture, phlebotomy, IV medication administration and care of central venous access devices
- A commitment to providing exceptional levels of patient care in a professional and compassionate manner
- Competent in the delivery of SACT
- Leadership and clinical supervision skills
- Responsible for own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service
- Recruitment and selection course attendance or willingness to work towards
Desirable criteria
- Experience of clinical audit and service improvement
- Leadership course or willingness to work towards
- Communication skills course
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Chris Lord-Tyrer
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07780222940
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