We are looking for a kind, caring and motivated nurse to join our passionate and highly skilled multi-professional team, with a genuine interest to develop or enhance competency in Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).

Within our Chemotherapy Day Unit we offer opportunities to broaden your skills and knowledge in supporting patients who are receiving SACT and/ or supportive treatments in an acute cancer setting. You will receive an individualised induction programme incorporating visits to adjacent areas within the department. This will be followed by completion of the United Kingdom Oncology Nurses competency passport within 6 months.

Once established in post, planning your career direction is considered very much part of your development. There are Cancer Care qualifications available to suit both your individual professional progression as well as that of the service.

Main duties of the job

As a team we aspire to be compassionate, supportive, personal and open patient and family experience is central to everything we do. Therefore, together with solid clinical and technical skills, we expect a deep awareness of the special needs of our patients, along with the ability to support and care for them and their families throughout their treatment. You will be key to ensuring that patients and their families receive good quality care and ensure that their cancer journey is positively influenced.

Informal visits are encouraged. Please contact Helen Bond, Hayley Beer or Teresa Gardner, Senior Sisters 01225 824852 Monday- Friday.

In order to be considered for this role, you need to hold a valid U.K NMC registration or be currently studying towards a nursing qualification in the U.K.

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached detailed person specification and job description for further information about the role.

Due to the nature of this role, we require candidates who apply to have current right to work in the UK. We value and encourage all international applications to please apply to work with our trust to do so via our international nursing campaign. Please follow the link below.You can get in touch athttps://www.medacs.com

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse Part 1,2,12

Desirable

• Post-registration qualification in cancer care eg ENB 237 or equivalent
• Educated to Diploma / Degree

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice, particularly within Oncology / Haematology and the application of this in practice
• Understanding of equality & diversity and how to apply it to self and others
• Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for own practice & behaviour
• Minimum of 12 experience registered nurse experience in an acute setting
• Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge & practice after qualification & preceptorship

Desirable

• Experience of taking charge of a ward and delegating responsibilities

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospitals

Combe Park

Bath,

BA1 3NG

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