Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurses to join the team on the Haematology & Oncology Day Unit at Heartlands Hospital.
We are looking for registered nurses with significant post registration experience and an interest in haematology/oncology nursing. Applicants should be competent in cannulation, phlebotomy and IV administration. Proficiency in chemotherapy administration, including vesicant boluses, would be desirable but can be taught within the post.
Responsibilities
- Carry out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality evidence‑based care underpins all actions and interactions with patients.
- Be responsible for completing and undertaking relevant nursing and clinical procedures and practice underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
- Use up‑to‑date knowledge and evidence to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care, communicate findings, influence changes, and promote health and best practice. Make person‑centred, evidence‑based judgements in partnership with others involved in the care process to ensure high quality care.
- Act as an advocate for patients within the area, ensuring a patient‑focused approach to the delivery of care.
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows they add value and feels valued. We develop compassionate and culturally competent leaders, are values driven, and create a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. We want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds and support the diversity each employee brings. For staff with a disability, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to enable you to carry out your role.
Qualifications
- Evidence of professional and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level leading to Professional registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register (Adult, Child, Learning Disability or Mental Health).
- Evidence of undergraduate education for newly qualified nurses or post‑graduate continuing professional development for registered nurses who have post‑registration experience.
Experience
Essential:
- Previous or recent experience working in an acute secondary health and care setting (may include undergraduate student placements within the last 12 months).
- Willingness to become a practice supervisor or assessor or meet NMC standards for student supervision and assessment.
- Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct and the proficiencies and standards for registered nurses, applicable to undergraduate training or post‑graduate practice.
- Being an accountable professional.
- Promoting health and preventing ill health.
- Assessing needs and planning care.
- Providing and evaluating care.
- Leading and managing nursing care and working in teams, including prioritisation and delegation skills.
- Coordinating care and responding to deteriorating health.
- Improving safety and quality of care.
- Awareness of current relevant clinical and professional issues and NHS policy.
- Understanding and experience of the principles of Safeguarding and Mental Capacity.
- Awareness of Health and Safety issues.
Desirable:
- Experience working in an acute NHS practice setting as an undergraduate student nurse or post‑graduate registered nurse.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm no previous criminal convictions.
Payment and Contract
- Band: 5
- Salary: £32,073.00 to £39,043.00 yearly
- Contract: Fixed Term, 12 months
- Working pattern: Full‑time, flexible working
Contact
Bernice Edinboroughbernice.edinborough@uhb.nhs.uk01214240413
Location
Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green E, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SS
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