Staff Nurse

We currently have a vacancy for an experienced, registered nurse, to become part of the team within Oncology Outpatients & Chemotherapy Day Case Unit, within the Clinical Sciences, Cancer and Diagnostics Division at Derriford Hospital. Flexible shift patterns are worked.

Applicants should have worked for at least two years as a Band 5 nurse, ideally with some Oncology experience. Venepuncture & cannulation skills are an advantage. Within the unit, the nurse will co-ordinate outpatient clinics, administer Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT), and provide support to patients & relatives/carers on a day to day basis.

An induction period for new staff is provided; training & ongoing study days/sessions will be available.

***Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome.***

For further information and an informal discussion/visit, please telephone, Tracy Taylor Senior Sister via 01752 430290.

Job description

Clinical

Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-coordinating the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of individual patients needs based on the ward philosophy. This includes all aspects of care from admission to the planning & organisation of discharge arrangements with voluntary & statutory agencies to ensure continuity of care from the hospital to the community or continuing care setting.

Reporting and documenting all relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care professionals in the multi-disciplinary team with ongoing responsibility for patient care, both verbally & in writing, as they occur.

Providing and delivering health information, education & promotion within the clinical area and advise patient, family, and others in a manner which maintains an individuals privacy & dignity.

Engage & interact with carers/family encouraging them to be actively involved in patients care, planning as outlined in the ward philosophy.

Supports patients, their families & carers during the delivery of bad news, caring for the terminally ill and in the event of death.

Demonstrating and undertaking evidence-based practice playing an active part in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care, e.g. mouth care, skin care, post radiotherapy, chemotherapy & transplantation.

Supervising, assessing, mentoring and supporting junior Registered Nurses and Health Care Professionals including bank and agency staff in the clinical setting.

Increasing the level of knowledge and skills within the Ward/Directorate through sharing best practice and supporting others to develop their professional abilities.

Implementing and sharing good infection control practice. Ensure adequate precautions taken to minimise the risk of cross infection in relation to the safe disposal of bodily fluids (including blood).

Person specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• oProven registration demonstrable experience in a relevant clinical area
• oProven evidence of recent Continuing Professional development.

Desirable

• oVenepuncture & Cannulation skills.
• oIV drug & chemotherapy administration.
• oCVAD competencies

Qualifications

Essential

• oFirst level registered Nurse

Desirable

• oRelevant Degree.
• oComputer literate.
• oRelevant leadership course

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

• oExcellent interpersonal skills
• oExcellent communication skills Professional & proactive attitude, including the ability to problem solve utilising resources available
• oSelf-motivated and the ability to motivate others

Desirable

• oDemonstrate potential management abilities (Supervision & staff support skills)

About the employer

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.