Job overview
We are able to offer a modern working environment, strong peer support, and the opportunity to work with a team committed to delivering the best care to our patients. We support your professional development and are able to offer a range of study opportunities, which include
Ward 5 is a Haematology ward. We would be required to undertaking the care of the patient receiving SACT module at Guys Cancer Academy to be able to administer SACT. We are also able to offer other haematology / cancer care modules which are all accredited and can be used towards degree / masters. As the inpatient unit for Autologous Stem Cell transplant we are also able to offer the Stem Cell transplant module too.
Ward 5 operates a two-shift working pattern - 07.00-19.30 and 19-00-07:30
You will be required to work across site with Clinical Nurse Specialist and Multi-disciplinary team members within the Cancer Care and Haematology units and ward.
You will be required to work a rotational shift pattern Monday to Sunday
This post is Maternity cover
Main duties of the job
The post holder is designated to regularly take charge of the ward/department, and provide an effective, professional and managerial leadership focus, in the absence of the ward manager or deputy.
Is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care, maintaining a high standard of nursing care within the framework of Trust policies.
Supervises qualified and/or unqualified staff.
Teaches qualified and unqualified staff including basic and/or post basic students.
Will participate in an annual performanceat which appropriate targets will be defined. To this end this job description is presented as a working document and is therefore, subject to alteration in the event of significant developments.
Working for our organisation
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
1. As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
2. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
3. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
4. We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
5. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
6. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
7. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
8. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
9. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
10. Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Person specification
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
11. Chemotherapy module (if not obtained, undertaking of course, will be required)
Desirable criteria
12. Oncology/Haematology Experience
13. Awareness of current changes within the NHS
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
14. IV, venepuncture & cannulation skills
15. CVC training
16. Knowledge of policy & procedures
17. Good verbal communication
18. IT literate
19. Ability to form good team rapport
20. Numeric skills
Desirable criteria
21. Demonstrate short- and long-term goals
22. Ability to motivate others
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
23. First level registration is essential
24. Diploma in nursing
Desirable criteria
25. Post registration qualification in Haematology or Cancer
Special Circumstances
Essential criteria
26. Ability to work shifts
PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.
COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.
Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.
Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system.
Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.
Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.
Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.
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