Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the Macmillan Unit (G1) at the West Suffolk Hospital on a fixed term basis.
G1 is a 12 bedded oncology and haematology unit, caring for and supporting patients undergoing various cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy. We also can for patients suffering toxicities relating to these treatments.
The Macmillan Unit has retained the Macmillan Unit Environment Mark for a further 3 years
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/ haematology experience is desirable but not essential.
The post includes internal rotation onto nights, bank holidays and weekend working
Main duties of the job
This is a great opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a unit which provides ward-based care, outpatient treatment in the day unit, community care on our Mobile Cancer Care Unit and an Acute Oncology Service.
A key requirement of this role is to complete the SACT Chemotherapy Training within an agreed time frame.
You will learn skills of:
- Caring for Central Venous lines.
- Triage and assessment of side effects from Systemic Anti cancer treatments
- Caring for patients who have
- Fundament aspects of caring for those who are admitted with side effects from their cancer or cancer treatment
- Close working with the MDT to ensure the patients receive the best outcomes
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a passion for ensuring high standards of clinical practice, be self-motivated, enthusiastic, work well as part of a team and enjoy working in a challenging environment.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for further details.
Staff Nurses are responsible for the delivery of care and the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individual programmes of care. They are expected to take delegated responsibility in a given shift for a group of patients. With experience, they may be expected to take charge of the ward/department regularly in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for further details.
Staff Nurses are responsible for the delivery of care and the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individual programmes of care. They are expected to take delegated responsibility in a given shift for a group of patients. With experience, they may be expected to take charge of the ward/department regularly in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- NMC Registration
- RGN Degree / Diploma
- BLS
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- SACT Chemotherapy Training or willingness to work towards within an agreed time frame
Desirable
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Previous acute experience within the NHS
- Ability to work to clear protocols/ guidelines within role boundaries
- Previous mentorship experience
Desirable
- Oncology/Haematology Experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- IT skills
- Research awareness
- Ability to take charge of the ward and facilitate timely interventions
Desirable
- Mentorship skills
- IV Drug Administration
- Venepuncture
- Cannulation
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours and duties to meet the needs of the service
- Committed to delivering a high quality service
- Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives
- Resilience
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- NMC Registration
- RGN Degree / Diploma
- BLS
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- SACT Chemotherapy Training or willingness to work towards within an agreed time frame
Desirable
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Previous acute experience within the NHS
- Ability to work to clear protocols/ guidelines within role boundaries
- Previous mentorship experience
Desirable
- Oncology/Haematology Experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- IT skills
- Research awareness
- Ability to take charge of the ward and facilitate timely interventions
Desirable
- Mentorship skills
- IV Drug Administration
- Venepuncture
- Cannulation
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours and duties to meet the needs of the service
- Committed to delivering a high quality service
- Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives
- Resilience
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).
Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
Employer's website
https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
