Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our chemotherapy day unit Infusion Suite based at the QEHB on Ward East 1A. We are seeking motivated and skilled nurses to join our existing chemotherapy nursing team. Chemotherapy experience is preferable but not essential. All training is supported by the Systemic Anti‑Cancer (SACT) Nurse Trainers. We are looking for someone who wants to increase their oncology experience and work within this rewarding environment.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
On the Treatment Suite (East 1A) we care for patients throughout their cancer pathway, undergoing diagnostic, curative and palliative procedures including the management of symptoms related to their treatments or disease process. The unit administers SACT and supportive therapies, supporting patients and their families through their treatment journey. Your role will be varied, allowing you to gain clinical skills such as triage, cannulation, venepuncture and central line care, SACT administration and assessment of new patients. Existing cannulation, phlebotomy or central line skills are an advantage, but enthusiasm and dexterity to develop these skills are required.
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to create an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, can thrive and contributes. We develop compassionate and culturally competent leaders, and foster a workplace that thrives on diversity. For staff with disability, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to enable them to carry out their role.
Job Description
Please note a detailed job description is attached.
Person specification
Qualifications
- Evidence of professional and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level and 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 with post‑registration experience.
Experience
Essential
- Previous/recent experience working in an acute secondary health and care setting (including undergraduate student placements within the last 12 months).
- Willingness to become a practice supervisor/assessor and 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.
- 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/experience of safeguarding and mental capacity principles, 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. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to verify any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from skilled‑worker sponsorship applicants will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
For Help With Your Application, Contact
Andrea Fernyhoughandrea.fernyhough@uhb.nhs.uk0121 3717 969
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change – Band 5
Salary
£32,073.00 to £39,043.00 yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‑time, flexible working
Reference number
304‑1101401
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH
Attachments
- JD PS – Band 5 Staff Nurse – 1.pdf
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