Staff Nurse

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered Staff Nurse (Band 5) in Swindon. A current UK NMC registration and working within a UK NHS Trust are essential for shortlisting.

The post involves administering IV medications, developing skills for chemotherapy, and providing infusions across units, with a strong emphasis on patient care and safety. The role requires flexibility to meet unit demands, adherence to policies, and collaboration with the MDT to maintain high care

Qualifications

• First Level registration with NMC is required.
• Diploma or Degree in nursing or equivalent, or willingness to study.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and professional development.
• Post-registration experience in a clinical setting, preferably in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Administer IV medications in line with treatment protocols; develop skills for cytotoxic chemotherapy administration.
• Work across units providing blood products, infusions and supportive therapies.
• Be flexible to meet unit demands and adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
• Maintain effective communication with MDT and other clinical areas to ensure high standards of care.

Skills

Cannulation

Venepuncture

Blood transfusions

Communication skills

Education

First Level registration

Diploma/Degree in nursing

Evidence of CPD

Post-registration experience

Job description

Job Summary

Registered Staff Nurse - Band 5

Full current UK Professional registration and working within a UK NHS Trust is essential when applying. All applicants who do not fit this criteria will not be eligible for shortlisting and be dismissed from the process.

Do not apply if process of UK registration/visa is not complete.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will administer IV medications in line with treatment protocols. They will also develop skills to administer cytotoxic chemotherapy regimens and other specialist treatments.
• The post holder will be expected to work across both units providing blood and other infusions /supportive therapies.
• The post holder must be flexible to meet the demands of the units.
• Ensure that all staff adhere to the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's and local policies, protocols and procedures.
• To be aware of and comply with Health & Safety, COSHH, Manual Handling, Infection Control and FireSafety measures

The post holder will hold the relevant competencies required to manage these patients in the outpatient setting. This would include working towards obtaining Competency in SACT delivery. An element of this role will be to support the private patients within The Meadows.

The units also provide supportive therapies so the post holder must be proficient in administering blood products adhering to the Trust's guidelines on Blood Transfusion and dealing with adverse reactions.The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and quick learner with a positive attitude towards their work As a nursing team, we are hardworking and friendly and pride ourselves on a very high standard of patient care.

About Us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• To act immediately and sensitively with patients/carers to resolve any concerns raised.
• To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all other clinical areas associated within Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the wider NHS services i.e. community
• To participate in the Trusts appraisal programme and agree objectives for continuing development of self and service.
• To work within the MDT identifying areas for development so that patients receive the highest quality of care.

Person Specification

Education Essential

• First Level registration
• Diploma/Degree in relevant area or willing to work towards one
• Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
• Clinical skills in Canulation, Venepuncture, Blood transfusions
• Post registration experience

Desirable

• Ukons SACT Passport (or to undertake).
• Teaching qualification
• Clinical skills in accessing Central Venous Catheters
• Post registration training preferably in haematological / oncological care.

Experience Essential

• Experience of teaching
• Experience of working as preceptor/facilitator
• Experience of MDT working

Desirable

• Previous experience in speciality
• Experience of taking charge and delegating duties

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).