We provide health and social care services to our people in their own homes or in their local community. We also run Torbay Hospital (providing acute hospital services) as well as five community hospitals, stretching from Dawlish to Brixham.
We support around 500,000 face-to-face contacts with patients in their homes and communities each year and see over 78,000 people in our A&E department annually. We serve a resident population of approximately 286,000 people, plus about 100,000 visitors at any one time during the summer holiday season.
We are passionate about creating a fairer and more inclusive NHS for everyone.
We employ over 6,500 staff, including doctors, nurses, social workers, consultants, and allied health professionals, as well as highly skilled managers, administrators, and technical experts. Our people work in a wide range of settings and locations across our communities, depending on their individual role or circumstances.
Main duties of the job
To work on Turner ward and/or Ricky Grant Day Unit as a sister/ChargeNurse within a team responsible for the care of patients admitted as a result oftheir cancer diagnosis or side effects of their treatment and for theadministration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) in the nurse ledDay Unit setting
To oversee the ward/unit team responsible for the assessment, development,implementation and evaluation of patient care. You will be working closelywith other professional colleagues to ensure that consistently high standardsand quality of care for patients are maintained and that the patients needs aremet
To improve practice by continuous professional development. You will gain abroad spectrum of clinical proficiency to deliver SACTTo conform to COSHH and Health and Safety regulations whilst dealing withcytotoxic drugs ensuring a safe working environment
To provide clinical advice, training, education and support to patients,relatives and other professional colleagues
To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carers, visitorsand staff and to comply with the Trust and relevant network policies.
About us
Who are NHS Professionals?
We specialise in putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates andhighly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-lifebalance, giving more choice and control to our members.
As an equal opportunities' organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current andprospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexualorientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriageand civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and westrongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.
Disclaimer
Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails,including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for aninterview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on thisoccasion
Job responsibilities
As a member, you'll have fantastic benefits:-
* Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week
* Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go- access your My Bank shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone.
* Essential support when you need it 24/7 365 days Call us anytime.
* Multi-locational - work across neighbouring Trusts.
* First choice of shifts or placements at your Trust- access before they are made available to agency.
* Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or fixed term placements.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Build holiday allowance for every shift you work.
Who are NHS Professionals?
We specialize in putting people in places tocare. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilledNHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and ahealthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members. Asan equal opportunities' organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatmentof all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discriminationon the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity,race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage andcivil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality,Diversity and Inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualifiedapplicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.
Disclaimer
Please note, you will be contacted by emailthroughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including yourjunk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selectedfor an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days aftersubmitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on thisoccasion.
Person Specification
Experience
* A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Acute hospital environment within the last 3 years
* Statement of NMC Registration
* Degree /Diploma in Nursing
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse Adult Current registration with NMC
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Interest in Oncology and Haematology
* IV drug administration
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.
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