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Registered Nurse- Oncology Band 6

NHS Professionals Limited

The closing date is 04 October 2024

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Job summary

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.

Main duties of the job

  • Undertake nursing assessment and evaluation to enable development of appropriate plans of care based on the needs of the individual
  • Be able to work under own initiative and without direct supervision
  • Be proficient in the delivery of care to patients
  • Ensure safe administration of drugs in accordance with NMC and CHS policies
  • Ensure accurate records are kept in accordance with CHS policy and NMC guidelines
  • Carry out nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and standards
  • Undertake regular mandatory training*

*Depending on the Trust, you may require variableadditionalcertification and skills*

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progressionaccess to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges.

Work-life Balanceflexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave.

Opportunity & Accessover 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want.

Date posted

04 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£21 to £34 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

M0042-24-4702

Job locations

East & North Hertfordshire NHS Trust

Lister Hospital

Coreys Mill Lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Oncology Band 6

Trust:East and North Hertfordshire NHS Foundation Trust

Location:Lister, Mount Vernon

Pay Rates:£21.80 - £34.87 Per hour.

Shift Patterns:Flexible

Trust Info:

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust works across hospital sites, providing a full range of services, including specialist care in urology, renal medicine, cancer, plastic surgery and ophthalmology. Hertfordshire has the best of both worlds, surrounded by beautiful countryside but with good road and rail links to both London and Cambridge, as well as comprehensive bus services across the main towns, including to and from all of the Trust sites.

Why might this job interest you?

Being a Oncology Band 6 nurse in the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

What you can add:

  • Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
  • Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
  • Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
  • Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships

The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

What you'll need:

  • A minimum of 6 months paid experience within an oncology ward environment within the last 3 years
  • Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices

*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

  • Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
  • Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
  • Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
  • First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
  • Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time.
  • Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
  • Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
  • Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
  • Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

Apply Today

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Oncology Band 6

Trust:East and North Hertfordshire NHS Foundation Trust

Location:Lister, Mount Vernon

Pay Rates:£21.80 - £34.87 Per hour.

Shift Patterns:Flexible

Trust Info:

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust works across hospital sites, providing a full range of services, including specialist care in urology, renal medicine, cancer, plastic surgery and ophthalmology. Hertfordshire has the best of both worlds, surrounded by beautiful countryside but with good road and rail links to both London and Cambridge, as well as comprehensive bus services across the main towns, including to and from all of the Trust sites.

Why might this job interest you?

Being a Oncology Band 6 nurse in the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

What you can add:

  • Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
  • Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
  • Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
  • Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships

The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

What you'll need:

  • A minimum of 6 months paid experience within an oncology ward environment within the last 3 years
  • Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices

*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

  • Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
  • Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
  • Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
  • First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
  • Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time.
  • Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
  • Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
  • Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
  • Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

Apply Today

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • In addition to experience, all Registered Nurse roles will be required to provide evidence of
  • Statement of NMC Registration
  • Degree /Diploma in Nursing

Experience

Essential

  • A minimum of 6 months paid experience as an Oncology Nurse within the last 2 years.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • In addition to experience, all Registered Nurse roles will be required to provide evidence of
  • Statement of NMC Registration
  • Degree /Diploma in Nursing

Experience

Essential

  • A minimum of 6 months paid experience as an Oncology Nurse within the last 2 years.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

East & North Hertfordshire NHS Trust

Lister Hospital

Coreys Mill Lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

East & North Hertfordshire NHS Trust

Lister Hospital

Coreys Mill Lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Consultant

Sona Dharmani

Sona.Dharmani@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk

Date posted

04 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£21 to £34 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

M0042-24-4702

Job locations

East & North Hertfordshire NHS Trust

Lister Hospital

Coreys Mill Lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB


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