About this role
Job summary
This is a unique opportunity to help shape and develop a brand new service!
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated Band 6 to join our newly established Ambulatory Care Unit, delivering Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) and specialist cancer care to patients on the Oncology, Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) ambulatory pathway.
This innovative service has been designed to meet the needs of the patients, providing treatment and supportive care as well as specialist reviews, in an ambulatory setting that enables patients to receive high quality care, whilst maintaining as much normality in their daily lives as possible.
Operating 7 days a week from 08:00 - 20:00, this new unit will play a pivotal role in transforming cancer services within BHOC, by supporting, reducing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving patient experience.
We also have exciting opportunities within Chemotherapy Day Unit (D502) if preferred. We can offer development opportunities as a rotational post between Chemotherapy Day unit and Ambulatory Care for anyone with existing SACT experience to develop their knowledge and skills within Haematology and oncology.
Main duties of the job
As a band 6 nurse you will be a key clinical leader within the unit, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to establish best practice, influence service development and create a positive culture focused on excellence in patient care.
Lead and co-ordinate care within Specialist Ambulatory Care setting Deliver and oversee SACT administration for Oncology, Haematology and BMT patients. Contribute to service innovation and quality improvement initiatives Support, mentor and develop junior nursing colleagues. Work closely with supervisory sister, medical, pharmacy and AHP teams to provide seamless patient centred care. Support patients who might arrive unwell, or become unwell during their ambulatory visit. Liaise with pathway navigator regarding inpatient beds.
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
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Appropriate post registration experience in nursing and speciality Appropriate proven leadership and management experience Proven commitment and experience, evidence in teaching
Desirable
Experience of undertaking research or audit projects Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken Experience as preceptor / mentor
Skills and Abilities Essential
Organisation and management skills Teaching Ability to work effectively under pressure Ability to problem solve Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality Ability to lead a team Ability to work alone or as part of a team Excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to manage difficult situations Able to influence other team members Act as a role model and as a mentor/assessor Innovative and participates with practice and policy change Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS General good health, Able to work on feet for long periods. Aware that the role can be stressful and emotional at times Competency in medication administration including intravenous medication SACT Competent
Qualifications and Training Essential
Registered Nurse Level 1 Current NMC Registration Evidence of formal ongoing professional development Willingness to work towards Masters level academic study
Desirable
Relevant accredited post registration qualification at level 3 Qualification in Teaching, assessing and Mentoring
Aptitudes Essential
Supportive Respectful Innovative Collaborative
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 Haematology Oncology Centre
22 Horfield Road
Bristol
BS2 8ED
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)