Job summary
Employer heading
Staff Nurse
Band 5
Job overview
Ward 201 is the inpatient ward of the cancer centre at the Royal Stoke University Hospital.
The ward consists of a 40 bed in patient unit and an emergency assessment unit which has 3 assessment beds and 4 ambulatory chairs.
We work closely with other departments within the cancer centre consisting of the Radiotherapy Department and Ward 202 chemotherapy outpatients.
We offer a service to any patient receiving cancer treatment within the trust for oncology and haematology disorders that for different reasons require acute medical and Nursing input.
All of our team members are facilitated with their clinical development. We offer training which includes line care consisting of PICC and Hickman line competencies and you will also be supported in gaining you SACT passport a nationally recognised certification to be able to safely deliver chemotherapy .
Your development is important to us. The wards clinical educators have a learning contract plan to assist your development and achieve your clinical competencies. The ward also encourages participation in trust events and also involvement with external professional bodies related to Cancer/Haematological care
It is important to us that you are supported in your role we have a family tree, ward meetings are held monthly and additional information is cascaded via a newsletter or email. We celebrate our successes and utilise the trusts values.
Main duties of the job
The treatments received at the cancer centre may include Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, Immunotherapy, Brachytherapy, Symptom control, Palliative care and treatment of Haematological disorders.
Patient’s admissions to the ward are via various routes consisting of a triaged admission to the emergency assessment unit, referral from The emergency department or via Clinic.
We pride ourselves on the high quality, evidence-based care that we deliver on the ward to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. As a valued team member you will be required to keep yourself updated with best evidenced based practise. On the ward we have link nurses for all aspects of care. We participate in internal and external audits to ensure best care is delivered and any learning actions are addressed
Being a staff nurse on ward 201 is an exciting opportunity, not only will you have opportunities to develop yourself clinically we also encourage your Personal professional development in this speciality of nursing.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manage
Person specification
Communication
Essential criteria
- Evidence of excellent communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of the requirement for excellent communication in the Ward environment
Excellent standards of nursing care
Essential criteria
- Understanding of quality care
Desirable criteria
- evidence of knowledge of accurate patient assessments ,action plans and audits
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Abraham Runsmon
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01782 672661
- Additional information
Ward 201
Cancer Centre
Royal Stoke University Hospital
ST4 6QG
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