Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join the Oncology/Haematology Chemotherapy units at Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation trust ( CHFT). We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate nurse to support the chemotherapy units cross site delivering chemotherapy.
Training will be provided if needed and will be a rotation post working at both the Macmillan Unit at Calderdale and Ward 7 Greenlea Unit at Huddersfield Royal.
Full NMC registration is required and essential.
Oncology/haematology experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given to perform the duties of the role.
The successful applicant will be supported to undertake and complete the UKONS SACT passport as well as training in the management of CVADs and oncological emergencies.
We are looking for a enthusiastic, compassionate individual who is comitted to working in the Oncology/Haematology field. They must be forward thinking, a team player who will enjoy the challenge of working in a highly specialised area , providing high standards of care and support for patients and their relatives throughout their cancer journey.
This person should be keen to learn in a fast changing and innovative environment whilst striving to deliver high standards of care.
Main duties of the job
Administration of chemotherapy
Care of central vascular access devices
Working in and supporting the chemotherapy outpatients clinics
Working in the pre SACT assessment clinics
About us
- We employ more than 6,500 staffwho deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals,Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, healthcentres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.
We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.
We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.
We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation.Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS- yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boardslisten to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff andthe local community.
Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in thechanges to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential criteria :
1st level Registration,
NMC registration
Be competent with medical devices and other specialist competencies for the area of specialism
Desirable criteria :
Mentorship/SLIP course
Diploma or post graduate certificate in cancer care
Training
Essential:
Responsibility to plan own post basic education
Desirable:
Advanced communication course
leadership course, Recruitment and selection
Knowledge, Experience & Expertise :
Essential:
Relevant experience in the field applied for
Relevant experience of working with patients and families from a range of cultures and backgrounds
IT knowledge and ability to use NHS IT systems
Desirable:
Venepuncture and cannulation
Care of central venous access devices
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- 1st Level Registration with NMC in relevant field of post applied for
- Be fully competent in medical devices & other specialist competencies for area of specialism within 12 months of taking up the post
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Additional post registration qualification relevant to field of practice
- Nurse prescriber or willingness to undertake.
- Leadership course
- ALS/PLS/APLS/NLS or willingness to undertake
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Relevant experience in the field of area applied for
- Relevant experience of working with patients and families from a range of cultures and backgrounds
- Relevant experience of working self-directed or as part of a team
- Relevant knowledge related to best practice guidance for the care of families
- IT awareness and ability to use NHS systems
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures
Desirable
- Venepuncture & cannulation. Care of CVCss /Ports.
- Specialist skills extended roles relevant to work area eg- care of central lines, CPAP, HDU cares.
- Skills in research and audit methodology
- Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to liaise at all levels
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ward 7 greenlea Unit Huddersfield royal Infirmary
Acre Street, Lindley
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA