Staff Nurse
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- Putting patients first
- Aiming to get it right
- Recognising that everybody counts
- Doing everything openly and honestly
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 3 Registered Nurses to join the Sandra Chapman Centre, which is a Haematology/Oncology Day Unit. The Day Unit operates Monday to Friday, 0800-1800
1 Post is 37.5 hours as a Fixed term contract
Full time and part time hours as a Permanent contract
Shift pattern will be discussed at interview.
Advert
The successful applicants will participate in the safe delivery and planning of systemic anti-cancer therapy and supportive care to individuals with malignant and non-malignant The successful applicant will participate in the safe delivery and planning of systemic anti-Haematology and Oncology disorders.
We are committed to delivering a high standard of care to our patients. using reflective and integrated practice whilst applying our evidenced based knowledge to achieve the best care possible for our patients undergoing treatment.
We are committed to regular professional development and in-service training for personal and professional development.
The ability to perform Venepuncture, Cannulation, Care of Central Venous Devices and competency in the administration of intravenous drug are desirable skills.
Applicants should also have a genuine desire to work in this area of nursing, which covers many Haematological conditions and Oncology specialties.
Staff are expected to undertake training in the administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment.
Main duties of the job
Assessment of patients prior to Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT).
Administration of SACT.
General IV Drug Administration, Cannulation and CVAD care.
Provision of Acute Haematology and Oncology care.
Administration of Blood Products.
Liaise with members of the MDT team.
Contribute to the management of operational services on a daily basis.
Working for our organisation
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill-health. The Trust is committed to the principles of improving working lives through a number of initiatives such as job share, flexible working and the development of a culture of openness and transparency. The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England'
Visa and Immigration
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The statement included within this advert is intended to support applicants in assessing their individual circumstances against the Home Office criteria and to ensure transparency within the recruitment process.
However, meeting these criteria does not guarantee that sponsorship will be offered. The availability of a Certificate of Sponsorship is subject to local recruitment conditions, including the number and suitability of applicants and whether the role is considered hard to recruit to at the time of advertisement.
Accordingly, in situations where there is a sufficient pool of suitable candidates who do not require sponsorship, it is unlikely that sponsorship will be provided.
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