Staff Nurse
4 weeks ago
Job overview
We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic senior nurse, with a strong work ethic and a solid clinical background in Chemotherapy and Haematology, to lead our well-established team on the Haematology & Oncology Ambulatory Day Unit for a one year Fixed Term Post.
The Team are an integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and work closely with medical colleagues, diagnostic services, inpatient and outpatient teams to provide a holistic and patient-centred service. The Team have strong links with Kent Oncology Centre to ensure a streamlined pathway of care for patients.
Main duties of the job
To manage the day to day running of the department, ensuring an effective
and efficient nursing service within available resources.
To ensure provision of high quality patient centred care.
To be responsible for the safe and effective running of the unit ensuring
appropriate coordination of patients to maintain an effective flow through the unit.
Working for our organisation
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust’s core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients – the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here:
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Registered Nurse (Adult) SACT Trained Educated to degree level or working towards Teaching Qualification
Desirable criteria
Immediate Life Support Advanced Communication Skills Leadership or Management Training Evidence of continuing education at Master’s level
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
experience in haematology or oncology IV drug therapy, IV cannulation & venepuncture skills Expert clinician SACT competent Knowledge and understanding of current issues in general nursing, acute nursing and the NHS
Skills
Essential criteria
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written Excellent interpersonal skills Leadership skills Evidence of problem solving and decision making skills
Desirable criteria
Recruitment and selection skills Involvement in standard setting and audit Interview skills Experience with managing a budget Computer/IT skills Desire to contribute to the implementation and further development of e-prescribing.-
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