Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Secondment: 2 years (Permanent)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 252-6169500-A
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Darent Valley Hospital
- Town
- Dartford
- Salary
- £37,162 - £44,629 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Sister / Charge Nurse - Pine Therapy Unit
Band 6
Job overview
We are looking for a forward thinking Sister/ Charge Nurse who has at least 3 years experience in working with cancer patients.
We are an ambulatory day unit that provides chemotherapy, immunotherapy and supportive treatments for patients who have solid tumour cancers and haematology cancers.
We have an excellent reputation within Cancer Services, and pride ourselves in delivering a high standard of treatment and care for our patients.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a nurse who has excellent management skills and who is already a competent practitioner with phlebotomy and cannulation skills and is an experienced SACT administrator.
This nurse must be enthusiastic and motivated to be involved in the further development of our services, and act as a mentor and role model to more junior staff.
This is a great opportunity for someone who likes the hands-on aspect of nursing, whilst providing excellent management skills and advice support and direction for the staff in your charge.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Nurse educated to degree level
- Recognised Oncology / Haematology Course
- Chemotherapy Course
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- Mentorship / leadership qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Understanding of audit and research-based nursing practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance framework
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Management skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to recognise and resolve conflict
- Able to remain calm in emergency situations
Desirable criteria
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Advanced assessment skills
- Advanced communication course
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experienced IV Access Practitioner (cannulation and CVAD)
- Band 5 experience, with extensive experience in speciality
Desirable criteria
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Experience of audit and research
- Experience of resource management
- Experience of gathering and analysing detailed information
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Victoria Gerard
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01322 428332
- Additional information
Chris Handy & Nicola Keena - Macmillan Lead Chemotherapy Nurses
or
Victoria Gerard - Pine Therapy Unit Senior Sister on: 01322 428 332
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