Job summary
An exciting new opportunity is being offered at Weston Park Cancer Centre (WPCC) for early career Registered Nurses in the post of Staff Nurse and Early Researcher in Cancer care. The post holders will spend 50% of their role gaining clinical experience working in specialist cancer care settings and the remaining time building academic and practical experience in research.
The 2-year programme includes a clinical rotation between the WPCC inpatient wards, day case unit and the outpatient departments and fully funded study of 4 Masters modules in clinical research at Sheffield University School of Health and Related Research (SCHARR). The post has been designed to also provide opportunities for practical research experience through placements with the Cancer Clinical Trials Centre and working alongside the nurse Researchers in Residence, cancer experience, based at WPCC. This clinical rotation, practical research experience and academic education will prepare the post holders to become confident, competent oncology nurses and early-stage researchers in cancer care.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for 2 enthusiastic, dynamic nurses with a keen interest in research and evidence-based practice who are seeking opportunities to further develop their clinical skills and nursing career.
The post holders will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver cancer services as well as pursuing independent research projects related to their clinical rotations and university modules.
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, have an interest in research and cancer care, be self-motivated, but also work as part of a team.
Weston Park Cancer Centre provides specialist oncology clinical care as well as being a leading centre for multidisciplinary oncology research. Nursing services at Weston Park Cancer Centre have an established track record of nurse-led research with particular strengths in patient experience, innovations in care delivery and Late Effects of Cancer treatment. The post offers opportunities to develop clinical, academic and research skills and knowledge to be involved in the highest quality oncology nursing care and research.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Weston Park Cancer Centre is part of Specialised Cancer Services at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS FT. It provides specialist non-surgical oncology services, including radiotherapy and systemic anti-cancer therapy such as chemotherapy, to patients from Barnsley, Chesterfield, Doncaster & Bassetlaw, Rotherham and Sheffield as well as supra-regional services for some rarer cancers.
The Sheffield Cancer Clinical Trials Centre, based at Weston Park Cancer Centre, is a renowned centre of excellence for cancer research with a dedicated research team caring for patients throughout their research treatment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 24 months due to the post being recruited as part of a limited term project within the Trust. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the requirement for the post to be maintained as a part of the projects implementation and the timescales associated with this.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
All staff recruited post February 2020 are required and it is a condition of employment that they are also able, to undertake duties at any of the other sites where Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is responsible for delivering cancer treatment activity. It is anticipated that this may include the hospitals at Barnsley, Chesterfield, Rotherham, Doncaster as well as any other sites within the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Cancer Network.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 24 months due to the post being recruited as part of a limited term project within the Trust. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the requirement for the post to be maintained as a part of the projects implementation and the timescales associated with this.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
All staff recruited post February 2020 are required and it is a condition of employment that they are also able, to undertake duties at any of the other sites where Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is responsible for delivering cancer treatment activity. It is anticipated that this may include the hospitals at Barnsley, Chesterfield, Rotherham, Doncaster as well as any other sites within the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Cancer Network.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of Preceptorship Programme following NMC Registration
- Significant post registration experience
- Knowledge and experience of cancer care and treatment
Desirable
- Experience of implementing evidence into practice
- Evidence of participation in research, audit or service development in a healthcare setting
- Previous publication/presentation of work at a conference
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Current Registration
- First Degree
- Core clinical competencies appropriate for role eg. medicines administration, IV drug administration
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Research specific module/course
- Core SACT Competencies
- Additional clinical competencies appropriate to role, eg venepuncture, cannulation, ECG recording
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrates enthusiasm for research and evidenced-based practice
Personal Skills
Essential
- IT literate with core IT skills
- Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Committed to caring for people from diverse cultural and environmental backgrounds or illness
- Able to work as part of a team and independently
Desirable
- Able to influence and change practice
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the multiple demands of the post with flexible working as required
- Precise and methodical in working practice
- Resourceful and able to work on own initiatives
Values and Behaviours (PROUD)
Essential
- Patients first: Ensure the rights and well-being of all patients are addressed, both clinical and research activities
- Respectful: To work effectively as part of an oncology multidisciplinary team
- Ownership: To take pride in the high quality delivery of patient care. Working to embed evidenced-based high quality of care, and identifying potential research opportunities to further improve the quality of care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of Preceptorship Programme following NMC Registration
- Significant post registration experience
- Knowledge and experience of cancer care and treatment
Desirable
- Experience of implementing evidence into practice
- Evidence of participation in research, audit or service development in a healthcare setting
- Previous publication/presentation of work at a conference
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Current Registration
- First Degree
- Core clinical competencies appropriate for role eg. medicines administration, IV drug administration
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Research specific module/course
- Core SACT Competencies
- Additional clinical competencies appropriate to role, eg venepuncture, cannulation, ECG recording
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrates enthusiasm for research and evidenced-based practice
Personal Skills
Essential
- IT literate with core IT skills
- Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Committed to caring for people from diverse cultural and environmental backgrounds or illness
- Able to work as part of a team and independently
Desirable
- Able to influence and change practice
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the multiple demands of the post with flexible working as required
- Precise and methodical in working practice
- Resourceful and able to work on own initiatives
Values and Behaviours (PROUD)
Essential
- Patients first: Ensure the rights and well-being of all patients are addressed, both clinical and research activities
- Respectful: To work effectively as part of an oncology multidisciplinary team
- Ownership: To take pride in the high quality delivery of patient care. Working to embed evidenced-based high quality of care, and identifying potential research opportunities to further improve the quality of care
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).
