Job summary
Are you caring and compassionate, wanting to work in the innovative field of cancer nursing? Do you provide excellent quality care for cancer patients during treatments, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy and also for those patients at end of life?The 24 bedded Ribblesdale Ward provides inpatient care for cancer and haematology patients. As a cancer nurse you will have access to training and education as well as the support of a fantastic, dedicated team. The opportunities for a cancer nurse are wide ranging and our career pathways branch out into many other areas setting you off on a rewarding career.
We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic staff with excellent communication skills to join our already established teams but also to lead and develop new services and ways of working as our Oncology teams grasp this opportunity to influence, shape and develop the changing face of cancer care and service provision at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
What we do:o Cytotoxic chemotherapyo Trial treatmentso Biological therapieso Radiotherapyo Palliative care including complex symptom management at end of life.Our staff are our greatest asset and we believe that supporting our workforce to grow, develop and innovate creates a great place to work, and enables us to provide excellent care with compassion for our patients.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to meet patients'needs in accordance with agreed local and national standardsand evidence based guidelines.
About us
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care,through appropriate professional practice, delegation andsupervision of duties carried out by junior staff
Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinaryteam internally and with external organisations as required, toensure seamless care
Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, teamand the organisation.
Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, ina timely manner, adhering to local and professional standardsfor documentation.
Promote equality in care and practice by recognising,respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals.
Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped andcompliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
Maintain and develop own professional competence and seekto extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills withinscope of role and professional practice.
You will need to be flexible in your working hours to work shifts/unsocial hours including nights as required. You must have a willingness to undertake further training to support the team in the management oncology patients.For more information about this vacancy please see attached the Job Description & Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care,through appropriate professional practice, delegation andsupervision of duties carried out by junior staff
Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinaryteam internally and with external organisations as required, toensure seamless care
Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, teamand the organisation.
Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, ina timely manner, adhering to local and professional standardsfor documentation.
Promote equality in care and practice by recognising,respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals.
Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped andcompliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
Maintain and develop own professional competence and seekto extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills withinscope of role and professional practice.
You will need to be flexible in your working hours to work shifts/unsocial hours including nights as required. You must have a willingness to undertake further training to support the team in the management oncology patients.For more information about this vacancy please see attached the Job Description & Person Specification
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Willing to expand clinical role eg Chemotherapy, Central venous line, IV additives etc
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
- Awareness of changes within Nursing practice
- Demonstrates competency during internship
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical experience in area Oncology
- Knowledge of Leadership and Management
- Knowledge of Leadership and Management
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration
- Diploma in Nursing
- RN1, RN2 General Nursing Posts ? RN8 or RNC Children's Nursing Posts
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 months commencement in post
- RN8 or RNC Children's Nursing Posts
- Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Willing to expand clinical role eg Chemotherapy, Central venous line, IV additives etc
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
- Awareness of changes within Nursing practice
- Demonstrates competency during internship
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical experience in area Oncology
- Knowledge of Leadership and Management
- Knowledge of Leadership and Management
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration
- Diploma in Nursing
- RN1, RN2 General Nursing Posts ? RN8 or RNC Children's Nursing Posts
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 months commencement in post
- RN8 or RNC Children's Nursing Posts
- Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
Desirable
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).
