About this role
Job summary
Cancer Care & Haematology unit is a friendly, caring and supportiveday case chemotherapy unit where we combine clinical excellence with high standard of care, using holistic approach to achieve the best possible outcomes. The unit treats a range of patients as day cases offering chemotherapy and supportive treatments, to patients with oncology and haematology malignancies and non-malignant haematological conditions. This is an excellent opportunity to join the teamwhere the successful candidate can develop the skills and knowledge in cancer care, full support will be given to undertake the Chemotherapy Module.
You will be required to work across site with Clinical Nurse Specialist and Multi-disciplinary team members within the Cancer Care and Haematology units and ward.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the speciality.
The post holder is responsible for all aspects of care including the assessment of care needs, planning and implementation / evaluation of care.
The post holder will be expected to carry out all relevant fundamentals forms of care with or without direct supervision maintaining a high standard of nursing care within the framework of Trust policies and in accordance with guidelines as laid down by the NMC.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families. What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
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Person Specification
Education, Qualification & Training Essential
Registered Nurse/Awaiting NMC PIN Evidence of further continued professional development Post qualification experience in relevant speciality Hold / be working towards an NMC approved mentoring qualification
Experience Essential
Ability to understand the role of a registered nurse Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative Awareness of current professional nursing issues Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge Essential
Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to negotiate Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload with supervision Willingness to develop teaching skills Ability to solve problems and use initiative Ability to develop clinical skills Willingness to undergo training (e.g. medications) Basic IT skills Awareness of the NHSE guidance of clinical governance in order to continuously improve quality of care e.g. quality, safety and ward audit standards Knowledge of the NMC code of conduct Knowledge of care planning, preceptorship, reflection and clinical supervision Ability to maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care Adaptable to change Ability to work rotating shifts Diplomatic approach with professionalism Flexible and approachable
Special Circumstances Essential
Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary
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 Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Stoke Mandeville Hospital / Wycombe General Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury / High Wycombe
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)