Senior Staff Nurse

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are looking for a self motivated nurse , who can work efficiently and effectively in a busy environment , you must be able to lead on change .

You will have excellent skills assessing patients and it would be an advantage to have recognised clinical leadership course.

You must work well within a team and be an excellent communicator.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Must Have experience working in an acute setting

Desirable criteria

• Have good knowledge of oncological/Haematological Emergencies
• Knowledge of the Triage system and good understanding of the UKONS triage tool

Communication

Essential criteria

• Good knowledge of patient pathways

Desirable criteria

• Ability to make good decisions and set clear outcomes

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse on NMC Register

Desirable criteria

• Degree in Nursing or health/nursing related studies or evidence of continuing academic progression
• Current SACT Passport and have an excellent understanding of chemotherapy administration.
• Formal leadership and management training

Important information about your application

1. All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
2. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
5. New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
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