Staff NurseNHS

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.

An exciting opportunity has become available to work in The Meadows and Medical Day Unit. Both of these units are outpatients areas, currently working 6 days a week. The Meadows specialises in the delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer treatments for all Haematology and Oncology patients.The Medical Day Unit supports the delivery of treatments for many medical departments in the trust to support patients with long term medical conditions.

Previous applicants need not apply

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.

Job description

• 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.

Please see the attached job description for full information.

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.