Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic, confident, dynamic and motivated experienced nurses with excellent communication skills and experience of oncology and haematology patientswhocontribute in maintaining highest standards of care whilst demonstrating effective leadership and providing support.
You are expected to provide ongoing care for Oncology and Haematology patients (including Sickle Cell) in our inpatient ward Olive and Hazel (which will be transferred to Hawthorn Ward - when the new ward opens). You will be working with the wider multidisciplinary team in supporting patients receiving chemotherapy, radiotherapy and supportive care.
Overview:
We are looking for nurses wishing to develop their leadership skills and come join us on this exciting journey in caring for our Haematology Oncology patients.
All applicants must have NMC registration and ideally experience in Haematology Oncology.
Main duties of the job
This ward is part of a larger portfolio of Cancer and Sickle Cell wards. These units require a highly skilled workforce and staff will require experience in caring for patients with cancer or sickle cell disease. Staff will learn to care for patients having treatments, and learn the skills to administer chemotherapy. Experience of this will be an advantage but training will be provided.
Hawthorn and Olive & Hazel:
Hawthorn Ward is an inpatient ward (15 beds) and Olive and Hazel are joint wards (26 beds) which will deliver specialist inpatient care for people with cancer and blood malignancies.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the staff role on Olive and Hazel includes supporting the nursing and multidisciplinary workforce in contributing to delivering high standards of clinical leadership, and committed to excellent standard of patient care.
Responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the specialty. Supporting and leading the team in adhering to areas of compliance and governance. Provide leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring the planning and delivering of patient care.
*Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details*
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the staff role on Olive and Hazel includes supporting the nursing and multidisciplinary workforce in contributing to delivering high standards of clinical leadership, and committed to excellent standard of patient care.
Responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the specialty. Supporting and leading the team in adhering to areas of compliance and governance. Provide leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring the planning and delivering of patient care.
*Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details*
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of administering intravenous drug therapy
- Experience of working on own and in a team
- Experience of working in the relevant area
Desirable
- Experience as NIC
- Experience as mentor/teaching for junior and students
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Trust values and behvaiours demonstrated
Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise & meet deadlines
- Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
- Uses own initiative and is able to take decisions
- Able to supervise and teach junior staff
Desirable
- Able to administer chemotherapy
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of administering intravenous drug therapy
- Experience of working on own and in a team
- Experience of working in the relevant area
Desirable
- Experience as NIC
- Experience as mentor/teaching for junior and students
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Trust values and behvaiours demonstrated
Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise & meet deadlines
- Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
- Uses own initiative and is able to take decisions
- Able to supervise and teach junior staff
Desirable
- Able to administer chemotherapy
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
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).
