Oncology Staff Nurse

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

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INTERNAL ADVERT

This advert is only open to applicants who are currently employed by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the existing Chemotherapy Day Unit team across Durham and Shotley Bridge. The day units pride themselves on delivering the highest standards of nursing care treating patients with a wide range of haematology and oncology malignancies and conditions. This nurse led unit is both innovative and challenging and gives a great opportunity for you to join a highly skilled, dynamic and friendly multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

cannulation and phlebotomy skills

holistic and toxicity assessments

administeration of SACT and supportive therapies

effective communication skills

liaising with the wider MDT

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Date posted

19 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9439-24-1170

Job locations

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a dedicated and highly motivated nurse who may have had previous experience working with cancer patients and systemic anti-cancer therapy or are willing to undertake training. A compassionate and caring nature alongside excellent communication, clinical leadership, sound decision making and organisational skills are essential for this position.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a dedicated and highly motivated nurse who may have had previous experience working with cancer patients and systemic anti-cancer therapy or are willing to undertake training. A compassionate and caring nature alongside excellent communication, clinical leadership, sound decision making and organisational skills are essential for this position.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • At least 1 year post registration experience working in the acute setting People management experience Working effectively within a multidisciplinary team Experience of clinical audit

Desirable

  • Post registration experience at Band 5, working in cancer care/chemotherapy/palliative care

Statutory Registration

Essential

  • RGN DBS clearance

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN with current NMC registration Diploma/1st level degree Excellent standards of nursing care

Desirable

  • Mentorship/ Assessor course Chemotherapy Module Competent in delivery and administration of SACT, by all routes. Willing to work towards Post registration qualification relating to cancer care

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent Clinical Skills Excellent communication skills able to communicate complex and highly sensitive information to patients and relatives overcoming barriers to understanding. Excellent negotiation skills Teaching skills Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing Up to date professional & specialist knowledge

Desirable

  • Extended clinical skills including competent in caring for Hickman lines, PICC lines and PORTS. Knowledge of solid and haematological malignancy pathways Knowledge of non-cancer treatments given
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • At least 1 year post registration experience working in the acute setting People management experience Working effectively within a multidisciplinary team Experience of clinical audit

Desirable

  • Post registration experience at Band 5, working in cancer care/chemotherapy/palliative care

Statutory Registration

Essential

  • RGN DBS clearance

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN with current NMC registration Diploma/1st level degree Excellent standards of nursing care

Desirable

  • Mentorship/ Assessor course Chemotherapy Module Competent in delivery and administration of SACT, by all routes. Willing to work towards Post registration qualification relating to cancer care

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent Clinical Skills Excellent communication skills able to communicate complex and highly sensitive information to patients and relatives overcoming barriers to understanding. Excellent negotiation skills Teaching skills Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing Up to date professional & specialist knowledge

Desirable

  • Extended clinical skills including competent in caring for Hickman lines, PICC lines and PORTS. Knowledge of solid and haematological malignancy pathways Knowledge of non-cancer treatments given

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Unit Manager

Abby Foster

abby.foster1@nhs.net

01913332653

Date posted

19 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9439-24-1170

Job locations

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Supporting documents

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