Registered Nurse

Countess of Chester Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a band 5 registered nurse for a part-time, temporary role covering maternity leave. The position involves providing individualised care and administering therapies in a haematology oncology suite. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and be motivated to work within a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities for skill development in the role.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Motivated and capable of working with a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in venepuncture and cannulation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised care and monitor patients.
• Administer therapies to vulnerable patients.
• Work alongside the nursing team in a haematology oncology setting.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Job description

Working Part time :

30 hours per week

To cover maternity leave, a temporary opportunity has arisen for a band 5 registered nurse for approximately 12 months.

About the Unit:

The Haematology Oncology Suite comprises a 10-chair area and a 5-bed area with a side room facility. The care provided includes chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood transfusions, and other complex treatments for haematology patients in a day case setting. The unit also offers blood transfusion services, treatments, and investigations for specialties such as gastroenterology, endocrinology, and rheumatology. Additionally, the unit manages haematology clinics.

Role Responsibilities:

You will work alongside our nursing team to provide individualised care, monitor patients, and administer therapies to this vulnerable group.

Candidate Requirements:

We seek a highly motivated registered nurse capable of working confidently with a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication skills, teamwork, and a commitment to high standards of care are essential. Venepuncture and cannulation skills are advantageous but not essential, as full support will be provided. We offer excellent opportunities for skill development in this area.

About the Trust:

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust serves West Cheshire and Welsh patients via Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. It collaborates within the Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership, operating from three locations:

• The Countess of Chester Hospital: 438 general and acute beds
• Ellesmere Port Hospital: 56 beds for rehabilitation, intermediate, and outpatient services
• Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: Community services for the local rural population

The Trust employs over 6,258 staff and provides a range of services including emergency, elective, primary care, and obstetric services to a population of approximately 407,000 residents.

In 2022/2023, the hospital recorded over 503,342 patient attendances, an increase from 494,387 the previous year.

Application Details:

See the Job Description for further details. Recruitment is based on competence and values (see Person Specification). Applicants will need to pay for their DBS check, with costs deducted from salary over the first three months. Enrolment in the DBS Update Service is encouraged, with an annual fee of £16.

New NHS entrants will start at the minimum of the pay scale. Early applications are advised, as the vacancy may close before the deadline if a high volume of applications is received.

Good luck with your application.