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Staff Nurse - Chemotherapy
Band 5
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 15,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.6 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country, supporting people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.Ìý
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts each day, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
An exciting opportunity to join a well-established nursing team working in the Chemotherapy Unit, Northern Cancer Centre Carlisle.
The role will involve administering systemic anti-cancer treatment and supportive therapies to patients on the chemotherapy unit. Full training will be given on the unit and fully supported to achieve internal chemotherapy competencies. On completion of training there will be opportunity to work across both Carlisle and WCH chemotherapy sites.Ìý
- Interview Date Thursday 09 January 2025
- Up to 35 Hours/Week Ìý Ìý
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
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Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
- You will need to have excellent communication skills and be confident at communicating with patients who are facing a life limiting illness. ÌýYou will need to be confident in communicating with all members of the multi-disciplinary team at all levels.
- We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in caring for patients with cancer, who is keen to develop this and continually progress the service. You will be expected to complete cannulation and venepuncture and access central lines, in house training will be provided. You will be required to complete pre assessment and triage when SACT competent. ÌýYou will need to be able to demonstrate the Trust Values within everyday work.
- You will need to be a registered nurse, aware of relevant/current professional issues. ÌýIt would be desirable to have completed an oncology course and have experience of working with cancer patients but not essential.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
• Ìý ÌýFreeman Hospital
• Ìý ÌýRoyal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Ìý ÌýHealth Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
• Ìý ÌýNewcastle Dental Hospital
• Ìý ÌýNewcastle Fertility Centre
• Ìý ÌýNorthern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Ìý ÌýNorthern Genetics Service
• Ìý ÌýCramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.Ìý
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under ‘Documents to download’ or ‘Supporting documents’.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
- Accountable for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality patient care in the Peri-Operative environment.
- Provide effective support to both patient and carers throughout their care pathway.
- Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students, participating in mentor and preceptorship programmes.
- To abide by Trust policies and procedures.
- Provide support for and depending on experience deputise for nurse in charge in their absence.
- Act as patient advocate in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code / Health and Care Professions Council standards of conduct, performance and ethics.
- Work collaboratively as an effective member of MDT.
- Participate in 24 hour on call service when appropriate to role.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Manyleb y person
KNOWLEDGE
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development
- Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
Meini prawf dymunol
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
SKILLS
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Basic IT skills
Meini prawf dymunol
- Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation, IV drug administration, acting as scrub practitioner
EXPERIENCE
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Relevant and recent clinical experience
Meini prawf dymunol
- Previous experience in speciality
QUALIFICATIONS
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) / ODP
- NMC / HCPC registration
- Diploma / Degree in Nursing / ODP completed or willingness to undertake) or equivalent experience
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
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Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Phillipa Graham
- Teitl y swydd
- Sister
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- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01228616826
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