REGISTERED NURSE

Cencora | Pharma solutions; Chester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Chester is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for a temporary role covering maternity leave. The position involves working with a nursing team to deliver individual care, with opportunities for skill development. Applicants must be registered nurses in the UK with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse with current UK registration.
• Mentorship qualification desirable, can be acquired post-preceptorship after 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized care and monitor patients.
• Administer therapies to vulnerable patients in a nursing team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered Adult Nurse

Mentorship & Assessing Qualification

Job description

Teitl cyflogwr

Registered Nurse

Band 5

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust prides itself on clinical excellence and creating an environment where all staff are valued. The Trust is committed to continuous improvement and aims to enhance community lives through partnership and innovation. We promote a High Performance Culture and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, including under-represented groups such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic communities, and individuals with disabilities. We are exploring flexible working practices to support work-life balance and are committed to inclusive employment policies.

Trosolwg o'r swydd

Working Part time: 30 hours per week

This is a temporary role for approximately 12 months to cover maternity leave.

The Haematology Oncology Suite includes a 10-chair area and a 5-bed area with a side room. It provides chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood transfusions, and complex treatments for haematology patients, along with services for other specialties like gastroenterology, endocrinology, and rheumatology. The unit also manages haematology clinics.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

You will work with our nursing team to provide individualized care, monitor patients, and administer therapies to vulnerable patients. We seek motivated nurses who communicate well, work effectively in teams, and uphold high standards of care. Venepuncture and cannulation skills are advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided. Opportunities for skill development are available.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

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:

• Countess of Chester Hospital: 438 beds
• Ellesmere Port Hospital: 56 beds for rehabilitation, intermediate, and outpatient care
• Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: community services for local rural populations

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

In 2022/2023, there were over 503,342 patient attendances, an increase from the previous year.

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

See the detailed Job Description. Recruitment is based on competence and values.

Applicants must pay for their DBS check, with costs deducted over the first three months. Enrolment in the DBS Update Service is encouraged for a small annual fee of £16.

New NHS entrants start at the minimum of the salary scale. Early application is advised as the vacancy may close early if filled.

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Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol

• Registered Adult Nurse
• Mentorship & Assessing qualification (or acquired post-preceptorship after 12 months)

Meini prawf dymunol

• Post-registration qualification or further study evidence
• Relevant specialty qualification (e.g., Critical Care)

Knowledge and Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol

• Basic knowledge of professional & NHS issues

Meini prawf dymunol

• Post-registration clinical experience (to be discussed at interview)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: DBS checks are required for certain roles. The cost will be deducted from salary. Overseas candidates should review guidance on working in the UK, and are responsible for their travel expenses. From 2017, visa applicants must provide a criminal record certificate from each country of residence in the past 10 years.

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Gofynion ymgeisio

Must have appropriate professional registration in the UK. The role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, requiring a Disclosure to the DBS.

Applicants should submit applications early as the vacancy may close before the deadline if sufficient applications are received.