Job summary
We are seeking to recruit experienced Staff Nurses to work as part of our enthusiastic Chemotherapy Day Unit team. We are a nurse led service, providing chemotherapy and supportive therapies to patients with Haematological and Solid cancers.
We offer a friendly and supportive environment. With an opportunity for further development with support and supervision. This post is suited for nurses with more than 12 months post registration experience in oncology (preferably) or within a general adult nursing who have achieved IV and cannulation skills. A full induction and training program will be provided.
On our spacious Cancer Treatment Unit you will be able to rotate between the chemotherapy delivery area, supportive therapies area and apheresis suite. We are committed to your personal and professional development and can offer you a wide range of training and educational opportunities.
The hospital is located within the heart of the City of London, with excellent transport links. Our Unit has amazing views overlooking St Pauls Cathedral, The Old Bailey and is a great location for nearby shopping, gyms and restaurants.
Main duties of the job
The aim of this post is to develop cancer nurses within the Cancer Day Ward. The post holder will provide direct care to oncology and haemato-oncology patients who are receiving either treatment or supportive care. Whilst, under the supervision of senior colleagues whilst acquiring and developing the specialist skills and knowledge to meet the needs of this patient group.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Please do speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- 18 months post registration experience
- Evidence of mentoring and development of staff
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to listen and comprehend
- Ability to prioritise and organize workload
- Ability to manage potentially difficult situations
- Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate interventions and/or treatments Ability to develop own skills and knowledge
- Physiological assessment of acutely unwell patient
- Demonstrate a positive welcoming approach
- Ability to be supportive and empathetic
- To be able to communicate information in a timely, concise and accurate manner
- Patient focused - committed to ensuring a positive hospital experience for patients and the relatives/carers
Desirable
- Propose service developments
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to support and mentor learners
- Demonstrate knowledge of good infection control principles and how to apply them in practice
Desirable
- Awareness of current professional issues
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or equivalent with live NMC registration
Desirable
- Recognized teaching and assessing qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- 18 months post registration experience
- Evidence of mentoring and development of staff
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to listen and comprehend
- Ability to prioritise and organize workload
- Ability to manage potentially difficult situations
- Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate interventions and/or treatments Ability to develop own skills and knowledge
- Physiological assessment of acutely unwell patient
- Demonstrate a positive welcoming approach
- Ability to be supportive and empathetic
- To be able to communicate information in a timely, concise and accurate manner
- Patient focused - committed to ensuring a positive hospital experience for patients and the relatives/carers
Desirable
- Propose service developments
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to support and mentor learners
- Demonstrate knowledge of good infection control principles and how to apply them in practice
Desirable
- Awareness of current professional issues
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or equivalent with live NMC registration
Desirable
- Recognized teaching and assessing qualification
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).
