Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our small but dedicated and friendly team here at University Hospitals Dorset - Poole Hospital.
Sandbanks Ward is a 23 bedded oncology unit, caring for and supporting patients undergoing various cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Applications are invited from registered nurses who can demonstrate good standards of nursing care, attention to detail and a patient / family centred approach. Previous oncology experience is desirable but not essential.
The post includes internal rotation onto nights and weekend working.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Demonstrated ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and adaptability to recognise the deteriorating patient
- Non-IV and IV administration of medication
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- ECG recording
- Catheterisation
- End of life care experience
- Chemotherapy trained
- Acute Oncology Assessment skills
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Demonstrated ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and adaptability to recognise the deteriorating patient
- Non-IV and IV administration of medication
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- ECG recording
- Catheterisation
- End of life care experience
- Chemotherapy trained
- Acute Oncology Assessment skills
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
