Sister - William Budd Day Care

Job summary

A fantastic career opportunity awaits you here in Medlock Chemotherapy Unit at the Royal United Hospital in Bath . Within this fast-paced environment care is delivered to both Haematology and Oncology patients as part of a wider inter-disciplinary team.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced nurse with a background in cancer care ideally with knowledge and skills in Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).

The post will be based at the RUH but will be working on a rota basis within our community setting with significant involvement in the development of this new outreach service.

As a band 6, you will be a clinical expert ensuring treatment is delivered in a highly professional, safe and holistic manner, whilst also supporting staff in their training and development. You will need to be highly motivated and able to demonstrate excellent clinical and interpersonal skills.

There will be the opportunity to further both your clinical and managerial skills and knowledge and this will be tailored to your specific educational requirements, be that formal or informal.

Our compassionate and dedicated team provide a friendly atmosphere, creating a welcoming environment where the patients' experience is our focus.

Informal visits are encouraged.

Please contact Helen Bond, Teresa Harris or Hayley Beer, Senior Sisters

Main duties of the job

1. To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines within the following spheres- Administration of Systemic Anticancer Therapy and/ or supportive therapies - The assessment of care and health education needs- Education of patients and their relatives regarding SACT
2. To co-ordinate the unit and/or act as a deputy to the person holding continuing responsibility.

3. To rotate between the RUH and the community setting as required.

4. To develop leadership skills and experience in the management of the unit/department.

5. To participate and support in clinical teaching programmes as appropriate, and to teach and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor to nursing or non-nursing staff.

6. To promote and maintain effective communication.

7. To support the verification and authorisation of chemotherapy regimens on ARIA e-prescribing system prior to usage.

Perform all procedures in accordance with RUH Trust policies / procedures and National Standards for Cancer patients in relation to Chemotherapy / Day Care Services.

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.