Staff Nurse

NHS; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Rotherham seeks a passionate Registered Nurse to join their team. This role involves delivering high-quality nursing care in an outpatient setting, with a focus on Oncology and Haematology. Candidates should possess an NMC registration and a nursing degree. Competitive salary range from £31,049 to £37,796 per annum.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of policies, practices and procedures pertaining to patient care.
• Experience within the relevant area of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, effective, individualised care to patients.
• Participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Manage administration of blood products and other medical interventions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Competence in administration of IV additives

Chemotherapy trained

Education

Nursing degree or equivalent qualification

Current level one NMC registration

Evidence of continuing professional development

Mentorship qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Job description

Our unit is looking for a highly motivated registered Nurse to join the team. We are a 12 chair, 2 bedded day unit providing a number of complex nurse led treatments and procedures in an outpatient setting. We strive to provide, specialised, excellent, holistic care and treatment to the local population. We are therefore seeking an individual who is passionate, focused, works well as part of a team, strives for positive change, and has an interest in Oncology, and Haematology SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy).

This role requires a specific skill set which will mostly be provided at ward level however, further education in the field of Haematology and Oncology will be required in order to widen the successful applicants knowledge and understanding when delivering SACT.

You will be working alongside other experienced band 5, 6 and 7 nurses, Health care support workers, ward coordinator, doctors, Oncologist, Manufacturing and dispensary pharmacists and reception staff.

It is a great time to join our team as we are currently planning to expand our Oncology service to treat more patients locally.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing high quality, effective, individualised care to patients by participating in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care and treatment plans.

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and competence in administration of IV additives. Certificate in cannulation, venous sampling, PICC line access and re-dress, administration of blood products and administration of SACT is desirable. However, all necessary training and support will be given.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But don't just take our word for it; each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

• Within the relevant area

Knowledge

• Demonstrates knowledge of policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to patient care

Qualifications

• Current level one NMC registration
• Nursing degree or equivalent qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Mentorship qualification (or willingness to work towards)
• Chemotherapy Trained ( UKONS or local or a willingness to complete)

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.

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro rata/per annum