Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Paediatric Nurse/s with experience in Oncology and Haematology to work in our busy Daycare Unit to cover a maternity leave for 12 months. We are looking for experienced nurses who are ideally Chemotherapy competent.
This vacancy is in the Haematology and Oncology Day care Unit. The Unit provides a pleasant environment for children and young people to receive day case and ambulatory chemotherapy, blood product administration, undergo investigations and therapies such as apheresis and photopheresis. The Day Care Unit is open 8am until 6pm Monday to Friday. We encourage an eagerness to develop your clinical skills and have a dedicated Clinical Educator to guide and support your development. Haematology and Oncology Unit. We are looking for nurses who are experienced in paediatric oncology and haematology, with excellent clinical, organisational and communication skills.
The unit comprises a 16 bedded in patient facility, 9 bedded Day Care Unit and a very busy dedicated out patient's clinic area. The thriving multi-disciplinary team includes a Bone Marrow Transplant and Apheresis Team, Paediatric Oncology Outreach Team, Late Effects Service, Haemophilia and Non Malignant Haematology Service.
Main duties of the job
- To co-ordinate and provide skilled nursing care to patients, in accordance with responsibilities under the NMC Code of Conduct.
- Act as an advocate for patients.
- To plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for an allocated patient group, in consideration of individual need, using prioritisation and delegation skills.
- To assist the Ward Manager in managing and developing the Ward/Department.
- To work collaboratively within a Multidisciplinary team, internal and external to the organisation, to facilitate holistic seamless care delivery for all Trust Patients.
- To give leadership to junior staff and manage the Ward/Unit in the absence of the ward manager.
- To support the ward manager in his/her role and participate in managing the ward, staff and resources, to maintain standards within the clinical governance agenda.
- To represent the ward manager at relevant meetings and forums.
- To deputise for the ward manager when required and act as role model and leader to other junior staff.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be registered as RSCN or RN (Child), and use this knowledge in the daily care of patients.
- To have completed band 5 development packages and have significant post registration experience within paediatrics at minimum of Band 5.
- To undertake administration of prescribed medication within the Trust policy for administration of medicines.
- To be aware of the resources available for continuing education and demonstrate a positive attitude towards self-development.
- Principles of Infection Control. It is essential that the post-holder adheres to all Trust infection control policies, procedures and protocols (to include hand decontamination, correct use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and care and management of patients with communicable infections.
- To work within Trust Child Safeguarding Policies and undertake safeguarding training at Level 3.
- Identify own personal and professional needs through the personal development review process, knowledge and skills framework & clinical supervision process and to work and achieve objectives set.
- To ensure that personal mandatory and statutory training requirements are met in accordance with Sheffield Childrens NHS Foundation Trust policies, maintaining own professional profile.
- Maintain competence in the use of all medical devices used within the department.
- To be able to analyse and make decisions in relation to risk and patient care in complex cases.
- To plan straightforward and complex tasks on an ongoing basis.
- Utilise clinical and risk assessment skills to maintain a safe environment.
- To review current practice and report to ward/departmental manager areas requiring change.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are currently reviewing our recruitment & selection process and are looking to make our job adverts more inclusive. This will support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. If you have any ideas in how we can make our recruitment & selection process more inclusive, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be registered as RSCN or RN (Child), and use this knowledge in the daily care of patients.
- To have completed band 5 development packages and have significant post registration experience within paediatrics at minimum of Band 5.
- To undertake administration of prescribed medication within the Trust policy for administration of medicines.
- To be aware of the resources available for continuing education and demonstrate a positive attitude towards self-development.
- Principles of Infection Control. It is essential that the post-holder adheres to all Trust infection control policies, procedures and protocols (to include hand decontamination, correct use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and care and management of patients with communicable infections.
- To work within Trust Child Safeguarding Policies and undertake safeguarding training at Level 3.
- Identify own personal and professional needs through the personal development review process, knowledge and skills framework & clinical supervision process and to work and achieve objectives set.
- To ensure that personal mandatory and statutory training requirements are met in accordance with Sheffield Childrens NHS Foundation Trust policies, maintaining own professional profile.
- Maintain competence in the use of all medical devices used within the department.
- To be able to analyse and make decisions in relation to risk and patient care in complex cases.
- To plan straightforward and complex tasks on an ongoing basis.
- Utilise clinical and risk assessment skills to maintain a safe environment.
- To review current practice and report to ward/departmental manager areas requiring change.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are currently reviewing our recruitment & selection process and are looking to make our job adverts more inclusive. This will support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. If you have any ideas in how we can make our recruitment & selection process more inclusive, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse (RN Child, RNLD or RSCN)
- Willingness to undertake speciality specific training
- Teaching, Mentoring and Assessors qualification
- Current registration with NMC
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake study at degree level
- Relevant Post Basic registration Course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years staffing experience within paediatrics and evidence of competencies achieved
- Mentoring experience with nursing students and one-to one teaching of junior staff
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to professional development
Desirable
- Staffing experience within speciality
- Relevant project work
- Understanding of budgetary or resource management
- Risk Assessment training
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Role of Senior Staff Nurse and ability to work within and lead a team
- Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
- Experience of undertaking the audit process
- Health, Safety and Risk awareness
- Awareness of resource management
- Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Moving and Handling, Sharps, COSHH, Information Governance
- Responsibility for safe practices of Infection Control principles
- Principles of Safeguarding of children & training to Level 3
Desirable
- Experience in Nursing Speciality of ward or department
- Able to demonstrate involvement and understanding of the Research process
- Current certificates to show relevant study and e-learning
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to respect the cultural, social and religious diversity within society
- Able to use own initiative and good decision making skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Paediatric Life Support training
Desirable
- E/A.P.L.S. training
- Enhanced clinical skills such as accessing totally implanted central venous access devices, blood sampling from central lines
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse (RN Child, RNLD or RSCN)
- Willingness to undertake speciality specific training
- Teaching, Mentoring and Assessors qualification
- Current registration with NMC
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake study at degree level
- Relevant Post Basic registration Course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years staffing experience within paediatrics and evidence of competencies achieved
- Mentoring experience with nursing students and one-to one teaching of junior staff
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to professional development
Desirable
- Staffing experience within speciality
- Relevant project work
- Understanding of budgetary or resource management
- Risk Assessment training
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Role of Senior Staff Nurse and ability to work within and lead a team
- Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
- Experience of undertaking the audit process
- Health, Safety and Risk awareness
- Awareness of resource management
- Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Moving and Handling, Sharps, COSHH, Information Governance
- Responsibility for safe practices of Infection Control principles
- Principles of Safeguarding of children & training to Level 3
Desirable
- Experience in Nursing Speciality of ward or department
- Able to demonstrate involvement and understanding of the Research process
- Current certificates to show relevant study and e-learning
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to respect the cultural, social and religious diversity within society
- Able to use own initiative and good decision making skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Paediatric Life Support training
Desirable
- E/A.P.L.S. training
- Enhanced clinical skills such as accessing totally implanted central venous access devices, blood sampling from central lines
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).
