Job vacancy: Band 5 Chemotherapy Nurse, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, Walsall

Job summary

Main area: Chemotherapy
Grade: 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 407-SURGERY-6632256

Employer: Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Walsall Manor Hospital
Town: Walsall
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 11/11/2024 08:00

Band 5 Chemotherapy Nurse

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Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021

We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.

We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce

Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at COVID-19 Vaccination | How to access your vaccine in the Black Country and West Birmingham (blackcountryandwestbirmccg.nhs.uk) where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.

RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This job description covers the major tasks to be carried out and the level of responsibilities to which the post-holder will work. These may be revised and changed from time to time. Discussions will take place with the post-holder.

Responsible and accountable for the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation of nursing care using holistic needs assessment.

Accountable and responsible for accurate and legible record keeping in accordance with local policies having due regard to the NMC guidelines.

Act as a point of liaison for the multi-disciplinary agency working, in order to achieve best possible outcomes in patient care.

Provide registered nurse support to support workers and students.

In the absence of a senior nurse, maintain a safe level of nursing, taking remedial action and reporting to senior staff when this cannot be achieved. Maintains the service to meet standards and outcomes identified by the senior nurse in charge in accordance with national evidenced based guidelines.

Required to administer drugs, including bolus and infusion chemotherapy in accordance to trust policy. Required to perform venepuncture in accordance with trust policy. Undertake additional training as required to meet the needs of the patient ad register any additional skills required. Participate in cancer peer review. Maintains the trust aims and objectives within the clinical setting.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

At least 12 months clinical experience, in associated specialty.
Demonstrate evidence of post registration CPD
Demonstrable achievement's in practice development

Qualifications

Essential criteria

RN- 1 ST Level nurse Recognised teaching qualification

Skills

Essential criteria

Able to work with senior staff to make continual improvements to the service Have experience in report writing
Be able to work across boundaries-locally
Be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Have good interpersonal skills
Show commitment to service improvement across the trust, with awareness of audit andebench marking processes
Possess venepuncture & cannulation skills

Knowledge

Essential criteria

possess good assessment skills
Have knowledge and understanding of local and national policies related to Acute oncology service, administration of chemotherapy and peer review)
Have a clear understanding of clinical governance Have understanding wider issues of health and social care.
Must demonstrate a knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the post, clinical and non-clinical

other

Essential criteria

Be flexible and positive attitude to healthcare with respect for others.
Dress according to trust policy
Be always punctual.
Ability to write clearly and legibly
Can articulate well with good listening skills
Must demonstrate an understanding of their roles and responsibilities in respect of education and development — their own and that of others.

Please note your application will be transferred from the NHS Jobs system to internal Walsall Healthcare Trac System. All correspondence will be sent via Trac

Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.

** Please Note that this post may be identified as suitable and a preference given for Internal at Risk Employees**

IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM

References from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. When completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover this period. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.

Please review the attached Job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential job requirements.

Candidates should be aware that, regardless of country of origin, their ability to communicate in written and spoken English to the standard required to carry out the post, will be assessed during the selection process.

Referee email addresses should be provided on your application form.

Following the closing date, if you have not heard from us within 6 weeks you may assume your application has been unsuccessful.

We reserve the right to close this job early. Interested applicants are therefore advised to apply as early as possible.

If a large number of applicants meet the essential criteria then random selection will be applied.

We are committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible and committed to equal opportunities.

Mindful employer. Being positive about mental health.

Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Joan Dyer
Job title: Matron- Outpatients and Chemotherapy
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01922 721172
Additional information: ext 7470

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