About this role
Job summary
Join Ward 2 at Weston Park Cancer Centre
At Weston Park Cancer Centre, we don't just provide cancer care, we walk alongside patients and families through some of the most important and vulnerable moments of their lives.
Ward 2 is a place where compassionate leadership, clinical excellence, teamwork and humanity sit at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of the care we deliver, the culture we continue to build and the difference our teams make every single day. <3
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and forward-thinking nurse to join our Senior Nursing Team on Ward 2.
This is more than just a job opportunity. It is an opportunity to:
Lead with compassion Develop as a senior nurse and leader Influence and shape service development Work alongside highly skilled and supportive colleagues Deliver truly person-centred cancer care Be part of one of the UK's leading cancer centres Who Are We Looking For We are looking for someone who brings:
Passion for oncology and compassionate care Strong communication and interpersonal skills Clinical credibility and leadership potential A calm and supportive approach under pressure Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement Vision, creativity and enthusiasm The ability to inspire and support others Most importantly, we are looking for someone who genuinely cares -- about patients, families, colleagues and the culture we create together.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with the Ward Manager, Matron and Sisters, the successful candidate will support the leadership, management and ongoing development of Ward 2, ensuring our patients consistently receive the highest standards of care.
The role includes caring for patients receiving:
Anti-cancer therapies Specialist symptom support Acute oncology care Supportive and palliative care End of life care This is a rewarding and varied role requiring clinical expertise, emotional intelligence, resilience and leadership.
You will:Support and lead nursing teams within a fast-paced specialist environment. Deliver and coordinate outstanding patient-centred care. Support patients and families with empathy, dignity and compassion. Care for acutely unwell patients with complex needs. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Contribute to quality improvement and service development. Support and develop students, support workers and junior staff. Help shape a positive and supportive ward culture.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Weston Park Cancer Centre is the specialised cancer services directorate within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, providing oncology services across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and North Derbyshire.We are recognised nationally for the high-quality care we provide and for our commitment to innovation, research and workforce development.By joining our team, you will become part of an organisation that:
Values and respects its staff Invests in professional development and career progression Encourages innovation and service improvement Supports staff wellbeing and work-life balance Promotes compassionate and inclusive leadership Delivers exceptional specialist cancer care Come and See What Makes Ward 2 Special Informal visits are strongly encouraged and we would love the opportunity to show you what makes our team such a supportive, rewarding and inspiring place to work.
If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered General Nurse First level degree in related subject (or working toward) Evidence of continued professional development Recognised mentor qualification To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
Desirable
Qualifications
Experience Essential
Extensive post registration experience at Band 5 Extensive experience within acute care setting Relevant experience of caring for people with infections Evidence of delivering education and training to patients and staff Evidence of working collaboratively within multi- disciplinary teams Evidence of leadership and management in an acute setting Evidence of applying research and audit in practice Evidence of successfully managing & evaluating change Evidence of effective resource management
Desirable
Experience at Band 6 Experience of caring for people with challenging behaviour
Further Training Essential
Additional professional course/qualification relevant to the speciality
Special Skills/ Aptitudes Essential
Clinical skills in care of patients with infections Effective interpersonal and communication skills IT literate Leadership and motivational skills Organisational and negotiation skills Ability to apply healthcare governance principles
Other Factors Essential
Diplomatic, calm and objective Assertive, confident, yet approachable Analytical skills to manage complex situations Recognition of own limitations Demonstrates enthusiasm Flexible attitude to working
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 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Weston Park Hospital
Whitham Road
Sheffield
S10 2SJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)