About this role
Job summary
Starlight Ward is our Paediatric Oncology, Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant inpatient ward. We are the principal treatment centre in the Southwest for Haematology and Oncology and a national referral centre for Bone Marrow Transplant. We have 17 cubicles and predominately care for 0-12-year-olds.
There is a robust ward induction and a thorough and supportive supernumerary period. On Starlight, we have a passion for education and a Clinical Skills Facilitator to support upskilling and competencies available for all nurses.
We have an in-house educational programme including introduction to cancer, advanced regional programme, Bone Marrow Transplant education and chemotherapy training plus external learning opportunities including conference attendance, university courses and modules.
Main duties of the job
We have vacancies for full and part time nurses who have completed their preceptorship with a minimum of 18 months Haem/Onc/BMT experience, SACT competence (or working towards), and any haem/onc/BMT/HDU courses are desirable.
As a gifted Children's Nurse we understand your value. That's why we want you to join our vibrant team at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC), in a Trust rated 'Good' by the CQC and help us deliver world-class care in departments that feels like a family.
If you are a registered adult nurse but have experience and competence in working with paediatric oncology patients, then we welcome your application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support nurses that require OSCE to register with the NMC UK.
So, what are you waiting for? Start your application today! Please contact us if you would like any more information or an informal chat.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Training & Education Essential
RSCN/ RN child branch (NMC registered) or equivalent Current NMC registration SACT competence (or working towards)
Desirable
Haem/Onc/BMT university course/modules Work towards relevant university accredited post basic study programmes e.g. teaching and assessing course
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within a hospital environment Interest in the clinical area - minimum of 18 months haem/onc/BMT experience
Desirable
HDU experience Experience of taking charge Experience of teaching
Skills & Abilities Essential
Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and MDT Computer skills Competence in calculations for safe administration of medicines/fluids Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient Clinical decision-making ability Teaching/supervisory skills Ability to work with minimum supervision Act in a professional manner Self-motivated A team player Recognition of own limits
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 University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)