The interview date for this post is 13th December 2023

If you are a newly qualified staff nurse please apply via our Trust Wide advert where you will have the opportunity to specify your area of choice, please call 01226435389 or 07821 808097 for further details.

Are you looking for a new challenge or change of speciality in your nursing career? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Chemotherapy unit at Barnsley as a staff nurse. The Chemotherapy unit at Barnsley is a 6 chaired unit that treats patients with Haematological and solid tumour malignancies.

As a team, we strive to ensure that patients receive high quality care and compassion, building relationships with the patient and their families during their difficult cancer journey, which could span from months to years.

This role will include the administration of systematic anticancer therapy treatment, bloods products and other treatments related to the specialities. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to not only work on the inpatient unit, but to work alongside the wider multidisciplinary team in both specialities. They will be involved in nurse led clinics which will help them develop their role, build their confidence and knowledge base around patient assessment and treatment.

Previous experience in the administration of chemotherapy is desirable but not essential as full training and support will be provided. Newly qualified nurses will be considered dependant on shortlisting and interview.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision.

The post holder will have responsibility for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

The post holder will promote clinical excellence through his/her own practice, participating in evidence based practice.

The post holder is expected to demonstrate to, and supervise, support and develop both qualified and unqualified staff including students.

The post holder will be expected to actively participate in ensuring the quality of service in the ward/department.

This will include:-

• Participation in the setting of professional standards and the monitoring of performance of these standards.
• Participating in quality and focus groups.
• The efficient use of resources.
• The implementation and evaluation of new quality initiatives.

In conjunction with colleagues, the post holder will be responsible for the physical environment of the workplace. This will include health and safety issues, security and the appropriate safe management of equipment and resources allocated to the area.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that clinical practice in the ward meets the standards set by the NMC, the Department of Health and the Trust, and that non-compliance with these standards is reported to the Ward Manager in accordance with the appropriate policies and procedures.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route.

**Please note funding for travel and associated relocation costs may not be covered by the Trust**

Please see further details below.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for 3703

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please describe what does compassion mean to you.

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level registered.

Desirable

• IV Additives and Bolus, Cannulation, Venepuncture.
• IV Chemotherapy Administration.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Quality, audit and its application.
• Current healthcare issues.
• Health and safety.
• Confidentiality.
• Risk management.
• Clinical governance.
• Statutory and professional requirements.
• Evidenced based care.

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

C9163-3703E-11-23