Job summary
St Lukes Cancer Centre is the
specialist outpatient cancer unit based at the Royal Surrey County
Hospital. Established in 1996 and
serving a population of approximately 1.2 million across Surrey and West
Sussex, it is highly regarded for the excellent care it provides and for its
work with the University of Surrey and major pharmaceutical companies in
conducting vital research to support the development of new cancer
treatments.
Main duties of the job
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy
(SACT) Nurse on Chilworth Day Unit. This is an exciting and busy unit treating
up to 130 patients a day with Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy and supportive Cancer
treatments within our regional Cancer Centre.
We are looking for hard working, enthusiastic people with good communication
skills to join our busy team. Previous experience would be beneficial.
For further
details, please contact Alison Holden or Marian Brown, Senior Sister 01483
571122 ext 6772.
About us
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is a friendly, supportive, busy but welcoming acute and community Trust that is ambitious about developing our services and your career.
Our compassionate, caring and friendly colleagues make up our Royal Surrey family and are at the heart of what we do. We all have a passion for learning, continuous improvement and excelling together through innovation, research and development. There are over 4,500 members of our Royal Surrey family.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in the community and homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC. We are investing in our colleagues through our health and wellbeing programme and a commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years.
There has never been a better time to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As
a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse to act in the best interests of
your patients at all times and take personal responsibility for your actions
and decisions. To be responsible for
patient assessment, planning of care, implementing and supervising safe and
compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care. As an NMC registrant facilitate learning and
development of others. You will
demonstrate leadership qualities and be open, transparent and trustworthy. As a Trust employee act with integrity and
uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust and the NMC Code of Conduct.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As
a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse to act in the best interests of
your patients at all times and take personal responsibility for your actions
and decisions. To be responsible for
patient assessment, planning of care, implementing and supervising safe and
compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care. As an NMC registrant facilitate learning and
development of others. You will
demonstrate leadership qualities and be open, transparent and trustworthy. As a Trust employee act with integrity and
uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust and the NMC Code of Conduct.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1 or 12
- First Degree or working towards this
- Evidence of recent post qualification in cancer nursing or equivalent experience in a SACT setting
- Ability to demonstrate professional updating of knowledge in past one/two years
- Care of the Patient Requiring SACT Course
- Teaching Qualification ENB 998, Mentorship Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates up to date clinical credibility/competence
- Evidence of advanced skills in practice i.e. iv additives, cannulation and venepuncture, and SACT administration
- Knowledge and understanding of current issues in Acute NHS setting
- Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility/competence
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
- Knowledge of current NHS and Professional issues
Desirable
- At least 1 year working as a Band 6 SACT nurse
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1 or 12
- First Degree or working towards this
- Evidence of recent post qualification in cancer nursing or equivalent experience in a SACT setting
- Ability to demonstrate professional updating of knowledge in past one/two years
- Care of the Patient Requiring SACT Course
- Teaching Qualification ENB 998, Mentorship Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates up to date clinical credibility/competence
- Evidence of advanced skills in practice i.e. iv additives, cannulation and venepuncture, and SACT administration
- Knowledge and understanding of current issues in Acute NHS setting
- Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility/competence
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
- Knowledge of current NHS and Professional issues
Desirable
- At least 1 year working as a Band 6 SACT nurse
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
