Senior Staff Nurse

Job Summary

The post holder will have to be able to administer IV medications. They will also have the specialist skills in Cannulation, Venepuncture and to administer cytotoxic chemotherapy. They will be able to access and maintain patency of central lines (Training at first-degree level will be provided for these skills).

Main duties of the job

The two units provide blood and other infusions /supportive therapies so the post holder must be proficient at administering blood product and be familiar with (with training if appropriate) in implementing the Trust's guidelines on Blood Transfusion and dealing with adverse reactions.

Good communication, multi-disciplinary working and organizational and interpersonal/negotiation skills are essential for this post. This includes educating and empowering patients and their careers.

The post holder must be flexible to meet the demands of the unit.

This Post is primarily in the outpatients, although there will be some rotation in the Inpatient Unit (Dove)

About Us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Patient Client Care1. Accept responsibility for the management of the ward where indicated or in the absence of the Sister.

• Ensure that all staff adhere to the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts and local policies, protocols and procedures.
• To be aware of and comply with Health & Safety, COSHH, Manual Handling, Infection Control and Fire Safety measures.
• To act immediately and resolve where appropriate incidents, accidents, complaints or other undue occurrences and report to Sister/Senior Nurse or Manager.
• To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas of the Non-Acute medical Unit and other clinical areas associated with Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust including Primary Care Trusts.
• To participate in the Trusts appraisal programme and agree objectives for continuing development of self and service.
• Assist in appraisal of staff.
• Work in the clinical area with other/senior members of staff on a regular basis to facilitate clinical supervision and further development of managerial skills.
• To work with the Senior Sister and Senior Manager to critically analyse patient care, identifying areas for development so that patients receive the highest quality of care.

To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas within the Unit and other clinical areas within the Trust.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse Part 1, educated to diploma/degree level
• Experience at Band 5 or above
• Experience in teaching and education, of staff, patients and carers
• Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) qualification
• Evidence of ongoing post registration education including haematological / oncological care
• Mentor to junior staff including students
• Leadership skills
  
  
  

Desirable

• Level 6 education within Oncology/Haematology
• Teaching qualification
• ALERT/REACT
  
  
  

Experience Essential

• Regular experience of taking charge and delegating duties
• Experience of working as a preceptor/facilitator
• Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others

Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within haematological and oncological care and the application of this in practice

Significant experience at a Band 5 or above

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in service users advocacy and complaints resolution.
• Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within rheumatology and chronic pain care and the application of this in practice.
• Understanding of the basic principles of effective staff Management
• Understanding of the basic principles of effective budgetary management
  
  
  

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).