SACT Nurse

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Torquay is seeking a Charge Nurse for the oncology unit. This role involves overseeing patient care, providing clinical advice, and ensuring high standards within a team. The ideal candidate will have experience in acute care and a nursing degree. Competitive pay rates and flexible working options are offered, including training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Manage shifts online

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Acute hospital.
• Registered Nurse Adult with current registration with NMC.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the ward/unit team ensuring patient care assessments.
• Provide clinical advice and training to patients and staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Oncology knowledge

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

Degree / Diploma in Nursing

Statement of NMC Registration

Job description

Main duties of the job

To work on Turner ward and/or Ricky Grant Day Unit as a sister/ChargeNurse within a team responsible for the care of patients admitted as a result of their cancer diagnosis or side effects of their treatment and for the administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) in the nurse led Day Unit setting

To oversee the ward/unit team responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of patient care. You will be working closely with other professional colleagues to ensure that consistently high standards and quality of care for patients are maintained and that the patients needs are met

To improve practice by continuous professional development. You will gain a broad spectrum of clinical proficiency to deliver SACT. To conform to COSHH and Health and Safety regulations whilst dealing with cytotoxic drugs ensuring a safe working environment

To provide clinical advice, training, education and support to patients, relatives and other professional colleagues

To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carers, visitors and staff and to comply with the Trust and relevant network policies.

About us

Who are NHS Professionals?

We specialise in putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members.

As an equal opportunities' organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.

Disclaimer

Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion

Job responsibilities

As a member, you\'ll have fantastic benefits:-

• Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week
• Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go- access your My Bank shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone.
• Essential support when you need it 24/7 365 days Call us anytime.
• Multi-locational - work across neighbouring Trusts.
• First choice of shifts or placements at your Trust- access before they are made available to agency.
• Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or fixed term placements.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Build holiday allowance for every shift you work.

Who are NHS Professionals?

We specialize in putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members. As an equal opportunities' organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.

Disclaimer

Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Person Specification

Experience

• A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Acute hospital environment within the last 3 years
• Statement of NMC Registration
• Degree /Diploma in Nursing

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Adult Current registration with NMC
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Interest in Oncology and Haematology
• IV drug administration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.