Job summary
- Main area
- Oncology/haematology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 372-SN190
- Employer
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ward 7 greenlea Unit Huddersfield royal Infirmary
- Town
- Huddersfield
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 29/07/2024
Employer heading
Staff Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join the Oncology/Haematology Chemotherapy units at Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation trust ( CHFT). We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate nurse to support the chemotherapy units cross site delivering chemotherapy.
Training will be provided if needed and will be a rotation post working at both the Macmillan Unit at Calderdale and Ward 7 Greenlea Unit at Huddersfield Royal.
Full NMC registration is required and essential.
Oncology/haematology experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given to perform the duties of the role.
The successful applicant will be supported to undertake and complete the UKONS SACT passport as well as training in the management of CVADs and oncological emergencies.
We are looking for a enthusiastic, compassionate individual who is comitted to working in the Oncology/Haematology field. They must be forward thinking, a team player who will enjoy the challenge of working in a highly specialised area , providing high standards of care and support for patients and their relatives throughout their cancer journey.
This person should be keen to learn in a fast changing and innovative environment whilst striving to deliver high standards of care.
Main duties of the job
Administration of chemotherapy
Care of central vascular access devices
Working in and supporting the chemotherapy outpatients clinics
Working in the pre SACT assessment clinics
Working for our organisation
- We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients’ homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.
We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children’s and young people’s services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.
We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.
We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation. Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS – yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boards listen to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members – patients, staff and the local community.
Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in the changes to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Qualifications
Essential criteria :
1st level Registration,
NMC registration
Be competent with medical devices and other specialist competencies for the area of specialism
Desirable criteria :
Mentorship/SLIP course
Diploma or post graduate certificate in cancer care
Training
Essential:
Responsibility to plan own post basic education
Desirable:
Advanced communication course
leadership course, Recruitment and selection
Knowledge, Experience & Expertise :
Essential:
Relevant experience in the field applied for
Relevant experience of working with patients and families from a range of cultures and backgrounds
IT knowledge and ability to use NHS IT systems
Desirable:
Venepuncture and cannulation
Care of central venous access devices
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential criteria
- 1st Level Registration with NMC in relevant field of post applied for
- Be fully competent in medical devices & other specialist competencies for area of specialism within 12 months of taking up the post
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Additional post registration qualification relevant to field of practice
- Nurse prescriber or willingness to undertake.
- Leadership course
- ALS/PLS/APLS/NLS or willingness to undertake
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential criteria
- Relevant experience in the field of area applied for
- Relevant experience of working with patients and families from a range of cultures and backgrounds
- Relevant experience of working self-directed or as part of a team
- Relevant knowledge related to best practice guidance for the care of families
- IT awareness and ability to use NHS systems
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures
Desirable criteria
- Venepuncture & cannulation. Care of CVCss /Ports.
- Specialist skills extended roles relevant to work area eg- care of central lines, CPAP, HDU cares.
- Skills in research and audit methodology
- Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to liaise at all levels
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
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
- Sarah Ziemer
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01484 343604
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Workforce and Organisational Development
Acre Mill
Acre Street
Lindley
Huddersfield
HD3 3EB
- Telephone
- 01484 343369
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