We are able to offer a modern working environment, strong peer support, and the opportunity to work with a team committed to delivering the best care to our patients. We support your professional development and are able to offer a range of study opportunities, which include undertaking the care of the patient receiving chemotherapy module at Oxford Brookes to be able to administer chemotherapy. We are also able to offer other haematology/cancer care modules which are all accredited and can be used towards degree/masters. As the inpatient unit for Autologous Stem Cell transplant, we are also able to offer the Stem Cell transplant module too. Ward 5 operates a two-shift working pattern - 07:00-19:30 and 19:00-07:30. You will be required to work across site with Clinical Nurse Specialist and Multi-disciplinary team members within the Cancer Care and Haematology units and ward. You will be required to work a rotational shift pattern Monday to Sunday. Main duties of the job
The post holder is designated to regularly take charge of the ward/department, and provide effective, professional and managerial leadership focus, in the absence of the ward manager or deputy. Is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care, maintaining a high standard of nursing care within the framework of Trust policies. Teaches qualified and unqualified staff including basic and/or post basic students. Will participate in an annual performance review at which appropriate targets will be defined. To this end this job description is presented as a working document and is therefore subject to alteration in the event of significant developments. What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us?
We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. Person specification
EXPERIENCE
Chemotherapy module (if not obtained, undertaking of course will be required) Awareness of current changes within the NHS SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
CVC training Knowledge of policy & procedures IT literate Ability to form good team rapport Demonstrate short and long term goals Ability to motivate others EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Post registration qualification in Haematology or Cancer Special Circumstances
Ability to work shifts PPE requirements:
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures. COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations
remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended. If you are successful
at interview, we will require you to complete a Covid-19 risk assessment document. Application deadline:
This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight. If we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the closing date. Contacting you:
We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly. Application information:
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Shortlisting:
The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into. Travel expenses:
It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interview will not be reimbursed. Smoking:
All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name: Elizabeth Haynes Job title: Ward Sister Email address: elizabeth.haynes@nhs.net Telephone number: 01296 316336 For further details / informal visits contact:
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Elizabeth Haynes on 01296 316336.
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