An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Cancer Centre, we are looking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking Band 7 nurse for our cancer centre team within our Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU).

This is a very exciting time to join the Cancer Centre nursing team at the University Hospital of North Midlands and play an integral role in delivering nurse led services within this speciality.

Main duties of the job

EAU encompasses both the management of oncology and haematology patients who develop severe complications during systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT) , as well as the management of patients who present as oncological and haematological emergencies.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse on NMC Register
• Degree in Nursing or health/nursing related studies or evidence of continuing academic progression in combination with equivalent experience
• SACT Passport
• UKONS triage tool training
• Principles of Health Assessment Course
• Non-Medical Prescribing
• GCP training

Desirable

• ILS
• Practice assessor/supervisor qualification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years post registration experience to include at least 3 years within speciality
• Experience in managing oncological and haematological conditions

Desirable

• Experience in a leadership role

Skills, Ability & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to develop medium and long term plans to meet service need and ensure sustainability
• Experience in audit processes/research
• Excellent speciality knowledge
• Understanding of the modern NHS and UHNM strategy
• Ability to lead change and lead new ways of working

Desirable

• Formal teaching to groups of staff
• Advanced communication skills training

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

UHNM

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG

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