An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team on Wilson Ward. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self‑motivated and committed experienced band 6 nurse.
Wilson Ward is a fast paced environment caring for patients with a wide range of cancers, undergoing surgical and medical interventions. The ward also receives patients from CCU and from our day‑care services, where they may have been receiving chemotherapy, radiotherapy and symptom control. Although oncology experience and head and neck clinical skills are desirable, we will offer you training in all aspects of cancer care and support your development of oncology knowledge.
The candidate will need to have excellent interpersonal and clinical skills, and be able to provide the highest quality care and demonstrate good leadership skills. You must have experience in working and taking charge of a ward in a busy environment and be able to manage a complex workload.
The successful candidate would be expected to be proactive in identifying areas to improve the patient experience and quality of nursing care and also be prepared to lead in areas of service development with support from the Ward Sister. The role involves working closely with all members of the multi‑disciplinary team and leading the team in the Sister’s absence.
Main duties of the job
- Plan, document, deliver and evaluate evidence‑based nursing care for patients in a responsible and efficient way, in conjunction with the co‑ordinator of the shift.
- Develop a greater awareness and understanding of the needs of patients with cancer and the different treatment modalities administered within the unit.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of managing a shift with guidance from the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
These responsibilities will be carried out under the guidance of the shift co‑ordinator:
- Complete the first‑level assessment of the patient’s needs to gain an understanding of the physiological, psycho‑social, spiritual and cultural needs of the patients with cancer and their families, and develop a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to ensure those needs are met.
- Assist with teaching patients in preparation for investigations, treatment and home care.
- Be aware of the side effects of any treatment in progress, and adopt a problem‑solving approach to minimise potentially adverse reactions.
- Involved in the direct delivery of skilled specialised nursing care with supervision until competent, e.g. wound dressings, removal of drains, and insertion of urinary catheters.
- Develop an awareness of the protocols involved for patients undergoing clinical trials.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
- Registration.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Qualification in oncology or speciality.
- Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent).
- Recognised teaching qualification.
Experience
- Experience in intravenous drug administration.
- Sufficient post‑registration nursing experience in oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job.
- Experience in chemotherapy administration.
- Experience in clinical management.
- Evidence of relevant teaching experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management.
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.
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