Sister / Charge Nurse

1 month ago


Huddersfield West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Full time

***Previous applicants need not apply***

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic nurse to join our Oncology and Haematology Helpline team, at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking to recruit an exceptional individual with significant nursing experience in Oncology and/or Haematology and the delivery of systemic anti-cancer treatments. This role will also involve rotation onto the inpatient unit and chemotherapy day case units.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will possess excellent organisation, communication, decision making and motivational skills and will be a positive role model to other members of staff. You will have a kind, caring and compassionate manner towards patients and their families, and be willing to go the extra mile to ensure we deliver outstanding compassionate care, in line with the Trust's vision.

About us

In return you can expect to be provided with the support required to develop in this role, including attending any available and beneficial educational opportunities. You can expect to work within a friendly team of experienced and highly knowledgeable nurses. You will also have the opportunity to be influential in the further development of the service at this exciting time.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You must have significant experience in caring for patients with cancer, be competent in cannulation, venepuncture, care of central venous access devices and administration of IV medications, and must be accredited in the administration of cytotoxic medications.

Informal visits highly recommended.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRANING

Essential


  • First level Nursing Registration on NMC register
  • Teaching/Mentoring Certificate / skills, or willingness to work towards certificate
  • Accreditation in the administration of cytotoxic medications

Desirable


  • Post registration education in relevant specialty or working towards
  • Other Post Basic Qualification or working towards

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential


  • Positive role model to all members of the team
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrates professional leadership skills

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential


  • Significant experience as a band 5 registered nurse within a hospital setting
  • Significant experience within the field of oncology/haematology and anti-cancer treatment
  • Ability to recognise and manage oncological emergencies
  • Knowledge of future provision of services
  • Competent in venepuncture, phlebotomy, IV medication administration and care of central venous access devices
  • A commitment to providing exceptional levels of patient care in a professional and compassionate manner
  • Competent in the delivery of SACT
  • Leadership and clinical supervision skills
  • Responsible for own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service
  • Recruitment and selection course attendance or willingness to work towards

Desirable


  • Experience of clinical audit and service improvement
  • Leadership course or willingness to work towards
  • Communication skills course

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

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