SACT Staff Nurse

Integrated Care System; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading acute hospital trust in South-East England is seeking a motivated registered nurse to deliver compassionate care to cancer patients. The role involves collaboration with the nursing team, ensuring high standards of care and support for the management of patients throughout their treatment pathway. Candidates should possess SACT competence and be prepared for future demands in service delivery, including potential shifts to a six-day service.

Benefits

At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays

Membership in NHS Pension Scheme with employer contribution

Blue Light card eligibility

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration required.
• SACT training essential.
• Continued professional development necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of patient-centered care.
• Support patients through all aspects of their care.
• Adopt a holistic, pro-active approach to nursing.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

First level registered nurse registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council

SACT trained

Evidence of further education since qualification

Advance Life Support provider

Job description

Charles Dickens is 16 chair treatment unit delivering SACT and supportive treatments to patients with Oncological Cancers.

Applicants should be highly motivated, enthusiastic and pro-active. The post holder will work as part of the nursing team in supporting the ward manager to run an effective and safe ward. Charles Dickens treat patients throughout their treatment pathway providing individualised, compassionate and informed care.

Successful applicants should be prepared to support the transition to a 6 day service if future demands necessitate.

Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

You should be able to combine autonomy with team working sensitivity and professionalism.

You will be expected to adopt a holistic, pro-active and dynamic approach, being responsible for the delivery of a high standard of care and service to the patients. You will in association with your colleagues be required to support patients and their carers on all aspects of their care, be they newly diagnosed, or being treated with palliative intent.

You are required to be SACT Competent to apply for this post

For further information a please contact Lisa Godsiff SACT Matron 07955 434082

You are welcome to arrange an informal visit

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:o At least 27 days of annual leaveplus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light cardeligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

Job responsibilities

Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.

Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email [e-mail] if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• First level registered nurse registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council
• SACT trained
• Evidence of further education since qualification
• Evidence of ongoing CPD
• Advance Life Support provider

Experience/Knowledge

• Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a newly qualified nurse.
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how to apply it to self.
• Understanding of NMC Code and requirements of it for own practice and behaviour.
• Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS
• Experience at Band 5 in an acute setting.
• Proficient clinician and clinical role model.
• Understanding of audit and benchmarking processes
• Use of Electronic documentation/ EP

Skills

• Able to assess plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients / clients and give relevant advice / information to patients and relatives
• Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and administration of blood products
• Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information. To include dealing with distressed relatives, care of terminally ill and other challenging situations
• Able to assess plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients / clients and give relevant advice / information to patients and relatives
• Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and administration of blood products
• Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information. To include dealing with distressed relatives, care of terminally ill and other challenging situations
• Is able to manage team and individual performance
• Cannulation and venepuncture
• IV administration competent
• Good interpersonal skills
• Evident commitment to high standards of patient-centred care
• Evident commitment to high standards of patient-centred care
• Adaptable and flexible
• Effective organisational skills
• Ability to reflect on practice, accept criticism and act constructively
• Understanding of own accountability, responsible and reliable
• Utilises a problem-solving approach to work
• Demonstrates effective nursing practice in all basic registered nurse procedures.
• Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate.
• Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role.
• Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
• Demonstrates awareness of research-based practice.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives ensuring that communication is tailored to the person being addressed.
• Able to document observations, results, decisions and actions etc. effectively in patient health records and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Motivated, and able to articulate reasons for desire, to work in this clinical area.
• Able to supervise clinical support workers and students effectively when required.
• Good written and non-verbal skills
• CVAD Competent
• PICC placement
• Commitment to teaching others

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.

£37,338 to £44,962 a yearper annum pro rata