Job summary
SURGICAL SERVICES BUSINESS UNIT
Band 5 Chemotherapy Day Unit - Advert - 37.5 Hours (Secondment)
As part of the Surgical Services Business Unit commitment to developing and progressing excellence in patient care, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the existing chemotherapy day unit team.
We are seeking to appoint a flexible, highly motivated, enthusiastic nurse with an interest in oncology and heamtology nursing.
Main duties of the job
You will be working as part of a small, specialist, nurse led team in the chemotherapy day unit, based in the Tranwell building within the main QE site. The role will focus on the provision of care and support to patients requiring level 1 treatment for oncological and haematological malignancy. The department treats breast, colorectal, gynae, lung and haematological tumour site groups in the neo-adjuvant, adjuvant and palliative care settings. As a team we participate in national trials and early patient access schemes for new treatments.
The chemotherapy unit is also responsible for provision and support of the 24hour help line available for patients to access when having chemotherapy and works closely with the Acute Oncology team. The chemotherapy team is also responsible for the care and management of patients who self-refer to the unit unwell and or become unwell whilst on the unit and require admission to the main QE site. Previous experience of chemotherapy administration is not necessary as full training and support will be given whilst working alongside experienced staff.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The unit is open Monday to Friday 08.00 till 20.00, and you would be expected to stay till 20.00 at least once per week. We do not currently work weekends or night duty, however you will be expected to work some bank holiday shifts.
The successful applicant will need to meet the following criteria:
- 1st level registration
- A minimum of 1 years experience at Band 5 level
- Educated to degree level in a health related subject or actively working towards completion of this
- Specific interest in contributing towards service improvement and practice development within the nursing team
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of the wider multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of audit and change management skills
- Flexibility to respond to the changing needs of the service
- Willingness to work on the SACT passport as part of development and education within the speciality
- Experience in venepuncture cannulation and management of CVAD would be desirable
If you are interested in applying for this post and feel that you possess the relevant qualities, skills and experience to complement our existing team please complete a formal application via Trac.
For further information or to arrange an informal discussion / visit please contact:
Sister Sara Gair, Acting Chemotherapy services manager via Vocera or email sara.gair@nhs.net
Caroline Lane, Matron, Surgical Services via Vocera or email caroline.lane3@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The unit is open Monday to Friday 08.00 till 20.00, and you would be expected to stay till 20.00 at least once per week. We do not currently work weekends or night duty, however you will be expected to work some bank holiday shifts.
The successful applicant will need to meet the following criteria:
- 1st level registration
- A minimum of 1 years experience at Band 5 level
- Educated to degree level in a health related subject or actively working towards completion of this
- Specific interest in contributing towards service improvement and practice development within the nursing team
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of the wider multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of audit and change management skills
- Flexibility to respond to the changing needs of the service
- Willingness to work on the SACT passport as part of development and education within the speciality
- Experience in venepuncture cannulation and management of CVAD would be desirable
If you are interested in applying for this post and feel that you possess the relevant qualities, skills and experience to complement our existing team please complete a formal application via Trac.
For further information or to arrange an informal discussion / visit please contact:
Sister Sara Gair, Acting Chemotherapy services manager via Vocera or email sara.gair@nhs.net
Caroline Lane, Matron, Surgical Services via Vocera or email caroline.lane3@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience in cancer
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Interest in cancer
- Qualification in communication
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience in cancer
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Interest in cancer
- Qualification in communication
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).
