SACT Staff Nurse

NHS; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Royal Tunbridge Wells is seeking a motivated nurse for their Haemato-Oncology Day Unit. The role involves delivering high-quality care and supporting patients undergoing various treatments, requiring SACT training and a commitment to ongoing education. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable trust recognized for its dedication to compassionate patient care.

Benefits

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

Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 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.
• Understanding of NMC Code requirements for practice.
• Insight into current issues in nursing and the NHS.
• Experience at Band 5 in an acute setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high standard of care and service to patients.
• Support patients and their carers.
• Document observations and communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

SACT trained

Good communication skills

Able to assess plan, implement and evaluate care

Motivated

Commitment to teaching others

Education

NMC registration or recent nursing graduate awaiting PIN

Advance Life Support provider

Evidence of ongoing CPD

Tools

Electronic documentation

Job description

The Haemato-Oncology Day Unit (HODU) is a modern 9-chair treatment facility providing high-quality care to patients with oncological and haematological conditions. Our dedicated team delivers Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT), including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted treatments, as well as a wide range of supportive therapies such as blood transfusions.

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

We welcome and encourage applications from newly qualified nurses.

Kindly note that due to the high level of interest this role typically attracts, the vacancy may close ahead of the advertised deadline. Early submission of applications is therefore recommended.

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 Stacy Wilson, Unit Manager, HODU, Tunbridge Hospital on 01892 635174 [e-mail]

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 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.

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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 and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had 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

• NMC registration or recent nursing graduate awaiting PIN.
• 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
• Able to assess plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients / clients and give relevant advice / information to patients and relatives
• 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 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.
• 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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata