Job overview
Paediatric shared care supports children, young people and their families with oncological and haematological disorders requiring complex chemotherapy and other treatments. We are looking for an enthusiastic paediatric nurse to join the POSCU team at Newham University Hospital. You must be competent to give intravenous bolus and infusional chemotherapy and have experience of working within paediatric oncology. A flexible approach with a dedication to providing an excellent level of patient care and experience is required. Being ready and willing to learn new skills is fundamental.
The post-holder is expected to work with a specified case load of children, young people and their families with minimal supervision once appropriate training and assessment of competence has been undertaken. The post holder will work within the friendly POSCU multidisciplinary team at Newham University Hospital to provide support and treatment for children and young people in hospital and at home. The post holder will see in-patient oncology children in Rainbow ward, attend supervised on-treatment and long term follow up clinics, and attend to children and young people accessing the Day Unit.
Main duties of the job
1.Providing clinical care to all children within POSCU both at home and in hospital, including giving intravenous bolus chemotherapy via central venous access devices.
2. Providing and co-ordinating supportive care including blood product support.
3.Acts as a first port of call to provide liaison for families and children/young people with cancer at diagnosis and throughout the treatment journey.
Interview will be the 17th December.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
1. Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
2. Takes responsibility for own learning
3. Responsible for own Individual Performance Review
Qualififcations and knowledge
Essential criteria
4. Registered Children’s Nurse with current registration
5. Evidence of advanced qualifications in children’s cancer care
6. Educated to degree level or working towards it
7. Possession of a Nurse Mentorship qualification
Desirable criteria
8. Educated to Masters Level
9. Evidence of Haematology experience
Experience
Essential criteria
10. Extensive acute care experience in an acute paediatric setting
11. Experience of working within POSCU or oncology service
Skills
Essential criteria
12. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
13. Effective interpersonal skills
14. Excellent communication skills with people on complex matters/issues
15. Ability to deal with difficult situations
16. Excellent organisational skills
17. Displays professional integrity and credibility
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
18. Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -.
19. Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
20. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
21. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B1 or higher.
22. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)