Job summary
Bracken Stem cell Unit has 22 beds. The unit deals with haematology patients undergoing chemotherapy treatments and stem cell transplants for malignant and non-malignant diseases. We also deal with haematology patients receiving palliative care and symptom control for their disease.
We are seeking to recruit 4 dynamic, experienced and skilled individuals to fulfil the roles of Junior Sister/ Junior Charge Nurse on Bracken Stem Cell Unit.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
'Relocation package may be available'.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical expertise and work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Supervision and direction of junior nursing staff, healthcare assistants and learners within Bracken Stem Cell Unit.Responsible for ensuring resources are used effectively within the clinical environment. Responsible for co-ordinating and delivering effective quality nursing care following a patient centred model of practice and ensuring area of work runs smoothly and efficiently.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100.We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-coordinating the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of individual patients needs based on the ward philosophy. This includes all aspects of care from admission to the planning & organisation of discharge arrangements with voluntary & statutory agencies to ensure continuity of care from the hospital to the community or continuing care setting.
- Reporting and documenting all relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care professionals in the multi-disciplinary team with ongoing responsibility for patient care, both verbally & in writing, as they occur.
- Providing and delivering health information, education & promotion within the clinical area and advise patient, family, and others in a manner which maintains an individuals privacy & dignity.
- Engage & interact with carers/family encouraging them to be actively involved in patients care, planning as outlined in the ward philosophy.
- Supports patients, their families & carers during the delivery of bad news, caring for the terminally ill and in the event of death.
With appropriate training & assessment
- Safely perform venepuncture & cannulation.
- Safely set up & maintain subcutaneous & intravenous pumps and administer all medications in accordance with Trust & NMC guidelines.
- Be competent in the administration procedures relating to all blood products including Stem Cells & Bone Marrow as per Trust policy. Within 6 months of starting post.
- Safely administer infusion & bolus cytotoxic chemotherapy, to include Key Skill 7 in chemotherapy, as per Trust policy. Within 6 months of starting post.
- Order and obtain pathology tests as required using the Trust iCM system.
- Recognise, react to & manage appropriately emergencies related to this speciality.
- Organise urgent admissions & transfers to the unit in accordance with Trust policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-coordinating the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of individual patients needs based on the ward philosophy. This includes all aspects of care from admission to the planning & organisation of discharge arrangements with voluntary & statutory agencies to ensure continuity of care from the hospital to the community or continuing care setting.
- Reporting and documenting all relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care professionals in the multi-disciplinary team with ongoing responsibility for patient care, both verbally & in writing, as they occur.
- Providing and delivering health information, education & promotion within the clinical area and advise patient, family, and others in a manner which maintains an individuals privacy & dignity.
- Engage & interact with carers/family encouraging them to be actively involved in patients care, planning as outlined in the ward philosophy.
- Supports patients, their families & carers during the delivery of bad news, caring for the terminally ill and in the event of death.
With appropriate training & assessment
- Safely perform venepuncture & cannulation.
- Safely set up & maintain subcutaneous & intravenous pumps and administer all medications in accordance with Trust & NMC guidelines.
- Be competent in the administration procedures relating to all blood products including Stem Cells & Bone Marrow as per Trust policy. Within 6 months of starting post.
- Safely administer infusion & bolus cytotoxic chemotherapy, to include Key Skill 7 in chemotherapy, as per Trust policy. Within 6 months of starting post.
- Order and obtain pathology tests as required using the Trust iCM system.
- Recognise, react to & manage appropriately emergencies related to this speciality.
- Organise urgent admissions & transfers to the unit in accordance with Trust policies.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable Nurse in Charge Experience
- Co-ordination on a daily basis of the clinical and educational requirements as defined by the Clinical Nurse Manager within area of responsibility
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of managing complaints and undertaking conflict resolution
- Ability to apply research findings and support proven evidence based practice
- Demonstrable experience of research process
- Delivery of SACT
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse
- 2 years post registration demonstrable experience.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of leading clinical teams
- Teaching/Mentoring/Assessing Course and/or qualification
- A degree level-post registration qualification or equivalent in Oncology
- Delivery of SACT
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal skills
- oExcellent communication skills Professional & pro-active attitude, including the ability to problem solve utilising resources available
- oClinical leadership skills
- oSelf-motivated and the ability to motivate others
- oAbility to work on own initiative and prioritise workload Ability to remain calm when working in a busy environment
- oAct as specialist nursing resource/practice educator or supervisor in line with local needs
- oDemonstrates importance of & ability to work as part of a team
- oAbility to act as patient advocate
- oDemonstrates understanding of the actual/potential emotional impact of working with cancer patients on self and others
- oFlexible and adaptable
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable Nurse in Charge Experience
- Co-ordination on a daily basis of the clinical and educational requirements as defined by the Clinical Nurse Manager within area of responsibility
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of managing complaints and undertaking conflict resolution
- Ability to apply research findings and support proven evidence based practice
- Demonstrable experience of research process
- Delivery of SACT
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse
- 2 years post registration demonstrable experience.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of leading clinical teams
- Teaching/Mentoring/Assessing Course and/or qualification
- A degree level-post registration qualification or equivalent in Oncology
- Delivery of SACT
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal skills
- oExcellent communication skills Professional & pro-active attitude, including the ability to problem solve utilising resources available
- oClinical leadership skills
- oSelf-motivated and the ability to motivate others
- oAbility to work on own initiative and prioritise workload Ability to remain calm when working in a busy environment
- oAct as specialist nursing resource/practice educator or supervisor in line with local needs
- oDemonstrates importance of & ability to work as part of a team
- oAbility to act as patient advocate
- oDemonstrates understanding of the actual/potential emotional impact of working with cancer patients on self and others
- oFlexible and adaptable
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).
