About this role
Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a Band 5 staff nurse on the Pevensey Haematology/Oncology Ward
We are looking for a registered nurse with proven experience to work as part of the haematology/oncology team. You will be joining an established team of nurses in cancer and haematology services and instrumental in the development of this service
Mentorship, Cannulation and phlebotomy skills are essential requirements and training will be given in the administration of chemotherapy.
If you have the required skills and would like to be part of the team then we would like to hear from you. In return we can offer you a supportive environment in a rewarding and stimulating area of specialist nursing. We aim to support you through lifelong learning and personal performance review systems.
You will be a registered nurse with generic pre registration experience in a care environment and have at least one year experience as a qualified nurse. You will have the ability to organise your own and others workload and have excellent communication skills. Venepuncture and cannulation skills are an essential pre-requisite.
Main duties of the job
The in-patient area consists of 11 single occupancy en-suite rooms, one of which is a teenage/young adult room and with 2 three bedded bays, and cares for newly diagnosed patients and those requiring a higher degree of observation and treatment at various stages of the disease process. The Haematology Unit cares for Level 1 and 2 Haematology in-patients and has close relationships with the Level 3 and 4 Centres.
The day area has 18 chair/bed spaces caring predominately for patients receiving Haematology and Oncology treatments and is currently open from 0800 -1900 Monday to Friday. The Unit uses the Chemocare electronic prescribing system and has implemented an electronic diary system of booking patient appointments.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
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Person Specification
Qualifications / Training Essential
Registered Nurse and hold active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Diploma/Degree level qualification relevant to role Professional qualification and knowledge of patient assessment, planning, developing and implementing programmes of care Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc
Desirable
Post Graduate qualification at Degree level relevant to role to demonstrate clinical skills
Experience Essential
Experience in nursing care, knowledge and expertise acquired through training Demonstrate experience of providing nursing care in the healthcare setting
Desirable
NHS experience or relevant health care organisation
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Essential
Professional clinical knowledge skills and skills that demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, develop and implement programmes of care Ability to apply professional judgement and problem solve Able to support mentors in decisions related to students/learners and make judgements regarding competence and fitness to practice. Day to day management of a patient caseload and delegate effectively to clinical support workers.
Other Essential
Able to manage the physical and emotional demands of the role, including moving and handling of patients, able to concentrate to provide clinical care, calculation of drug dosages and communication of distressing or unwelcome information Flexibility in working hours and patterns
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.
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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 East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Pevensey Ward
Kingsdrive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)