Sister/Charge Nurse - Judy Beard Day Unit

Job description

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.

Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good' Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

Job overview

We are a small, friendly, and dedicated team committed to providing the highest quality care to our patients. We are now seeking an experienced Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Outpatient Oncology and Haematology Unit on the Judy Beard Day Unit at Conquest Hospital.

Our unit consists of 17 patient treatment chairs/beds, designed to safely deliver and administer Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) and other supportive therapies.

Working pattern:

Secondment / FTE: 0.80 (30hours per week)

Monday to Saturday service - flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the unit.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated nurse leader who is passionate about oncology and haematology care, enjoys teamwork, and is eager to make a real difference in patients' lives.

Main duties of the job

Ideally, you will have:

• At least two years' recent and relevant experience within an oncology or haematology setting
• Comprehensive knowledge and skills to coordinate the day-to-day running of a SACT unit
• A completed SACT passport
• The ability and confidence to use clinical expertise and supported decision-making in the safe administration and management of SACT, including recognition and management of side effects
• The ability or willingness to develop triage skills for cancer patients
• A passion for providing strong, supportive leadership and promoting a culture of learning and excellence

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details about this role.

If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact us; we would be delighted to hear from you.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NMC level 1 registration
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
• Level 3 mentorship or equivalent
• Relevant degree
• SACT Passport

Desirable criteria

• Additional post-registration training / courses in relevant speciality

Experience

Essential criteria

• 5 years post registration experience with a minimum of 18 months at senior staff nurse level or above.
• Proven recent relevant experience in Oncology/Haematology treatments
• Supervision and teaching of junior staff

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with other agencies/MDT

Skills

Essential criteria

• Skills in venepuncture, cannulation
• Administration of chemotherapy/Immunotherapy drugs.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and non-verbal
• Able to educate and support patients, carers and relatives
• Knowledge of recent NHS legislation and recommendations in the field of cancer.
• Awareness of changing trends within chemotherapy/Immunotherapy
• Evidence of research awareness.

Desirable criteria

• Management of CVAD

Other

Essential criteria

• Confident and articulate.
• Motivated to work within directorate

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Our vision is to be:

• The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.

Our mission is to:

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

Our strategic objectives are to:

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive and
• Well led

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