About this role
Job summary
Sister/Charge Nurse - Band 6 5D Haemato Oncology .
To provide the highest standard of individualised and holistic patient care to cancer patients in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
To supervise and teach junior members of staff and learners as required, and maintain own personal development with support.
To provide high quality nursing care to patients and their families, in accordance with agreed policies
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be an integral part of the nursing team actively taking part in meeting the needs of patients and of the service in accordance with agreed standards. The post holder will take on additional responsibilities at the ward managers request and have a group of staff that they are responsible for and particular focus areas to ensure that they ward runs smoothly and meets all key performance indicators
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Effective Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (RN) Evidence of Nursing Degree or working towards Accredited SACT course
Desirable
Stem Cell giving qualification Any Communications course qualification Qualification in any Cancer speciality.
Experience Essential
Recent band 5 experience on a cancer ward. Recent band 5 experience on a cancer ward. Experience of nursing practice in accordance with the nursing and midwifery council code of conduct in an in acute setting
Desirable
Breaking bad news. Any management/leadership experience.
Knowledge Essential
A broad understanding of clinical issues relating to Cancer patients Broad understanding of treatment options both surgical and medical for cancer patients
Desirable
Willingness to undertake training courses specific to chosen clinical area within cancer nursing
Skills Essential
Patient focused Good communication and interpersonal skills Capable of dealing with sensitive and distressing situations Able to use initiative and prioritise patient need Caring and compassionate Competence in recording and basic interpretation of vital signs Willingness to undertake training courses specific to chosen clinical area within cancer SACT administration
Desirable
Stem cell administration
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 Barts Health NHS Trust
Address St Bartholomew's Hospital
West Smithfield
London
EC1A 7BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)