Job summary
The Meadows is a haematology/oncology day unit based at Eccleshill community Hospital and is part of the wider Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The service requires 2 dynamic, motivated and experienced nurses to participate as Junior Sisters/Charge Nurses in the leadership of a busy Oncology and Haematology day unit. The post holder will support the Day Unit Ward Manager and Lead Nurse with the clinical and nursing leadership and operational management of the day case unit team. He/she will also be expected to support and influence the further development of high level nursing care.
Main duties of the job
The Meadows unit provides day case chemotherapy, immunotherapy and supportive treatments for patients with a range of Haematological and Oncological conditions. The successful candidate will be required to lead the team in providing nursing care in a multi-disciplinary team structure. The post holder must have previous band 5 experiences within an Oncology or Haematology setting and be competent at delivering chemotherapy.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate commitment to personal and service development and a dedication to providing a high standard of nursing care.
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we’re passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We’re keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We’re a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We’ve received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children’s unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder must be a RGN with previous Band 5 experience. Experience in Oncology, Haematology and chemotherapy administration is essential. The post holder will possess management skills and a degree level of education or equivalent is desirable.
Enquiries to: Ward Manger Carolyn Butterfield 01274 277466
Lead Nurse for Haematology and Oncology- Caroline Salt
Closing Date: 20th March 2023 (this date may change dependent on the response)
Interview Date: 27th March 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder must be a RGN with previous Band 5 experience. Experience in Oncology, Haematology and chemotherapy administration is essential. The post holder will possess management skills and a degree level of education or equivalent is desirable.
Enquiries to: Ward Manger Carolyn Butterfield 01274 277466
Lead Nurse for Haematology and Oncology- Caroline Salt
Closing Date: 20th March 2023 (this date may change dependent on the response)
Interview Date: 27th March 2023
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Acute medical nursing experience (at least 2 years) including work within a Oncology and Haematology setting
- Regularly in charge of a ward/Department
- Delivered improvement in patient care
- Worked within a multidisciplinary team
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and problem solve
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Additional clinical skills cannulation, phlebotomy, intravenous drugs
- Ability to make decisions and escalate appropriately
- Ability to challenge practice and support staff
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Understands how acute medicine patient flow works
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN – adult nursing
- Teaching and Assessing in practice qualification (FLIP/ENB 6590 /998) or willingness to work towards
- SACT -chemotherapy competencies
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience/ working towards
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Acute medical nursing experience (at least 2 years) including work within a Oncology and Haematology setting
- Regularly in charge of a ward/Department
- Delivered improvement in patient care
- Worked within a multidisciplinary team
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and problem solve
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Additional clinical skills cannulation, phlebotomy, intravenous drugs
- Ability to make decisions and escalate appropriately
- Ability to challenge practice and support staff
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Understands how acute medicine patient flow works
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN – adult nursing
- Teaching and Assessing in practice qualification (FLIP/ENB 6590 /998) or willingness to work towards
- SACT -chemotherapy competencies
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience/ working towards
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 (Opens in a new tab) .
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 (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab) .
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 (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
