Oncology/ Haematology Staff Nurse
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for oncology/haematology in-patients admitted to ward 12. This will include working as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and ensuring that a consistently high standard of individualised patient care is maintained.
We aim to provide an individualised and supportive environment for patients in which to deliver this specialist care to a high standard. Innovative nursing is encouraged and there is a well-established and supportive team working on the ward including dedicated ward based OT/Physio/Dietitian/Pharmacist.
Our Band 5 nurses value the provision of dignified and compassionate care and rely on a supportive and team spirited environment in which to work. They are dedicated individuals who demonstrate daily a willingness to learn and develop themselves and others for the benefit of our patients.This creates a progressive, supportive and knowledgeable department which thrives on the unpredictability and fast pace of emergency also palliative medicine.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit dynamic and motivated nurses to come and join our team in the Oncology/Haematology ward 12 in Singleton Hospital.Our department takes care of patients with a range of cancers undergoing treatments such as chemotherapy & radiotherapy; those admitted for symptom management e.g. malignant spinal cord compression, neutropenic sepsis; supportive therapies, Bone Marrow Transplant and end of life care.
We are looking for nurses who have the desire and enthusiasm to expand/enhance their nursing experience/skills (e.g. management of central lines; phlebotomy/cannulation; delivery of chemotherapy) and work in this rewarding environment.You will be supported in your post by the ward sisters/team and the Clinical Educator and offered learning and developmental opportunities appropriate to your personal development.
We aim to provide an individualised and supportive environment for patients in which to deliver this specialist care to a high standard. Innovative nursing is encouraged and there is a well-established and supportive team working on the ward including dedicated ward based OT/Physio/Dietitian/Pharmacist.
Benefits include: Ongoing training and development
Enhance pay for unsociable hoursEffective team working
Sociable events outside of work
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Monitoring, Policy/Service Development- Adhere to Health Board Policies and Procedures.
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.
- Ensure that effective communication is established and maintained with patients and carers/relatives, taking accurate message information on the phone or from seniors, relaying all environmental and patient information to the nurse in charge and remain polite and courteous at all times.
- Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients/families, including patients with special needs/learning disabilities or other barriers to communication.
- Escalate to a more senior level circumstances/situations that may be detrimental to the well-being of patients or colleagues.
- Support, advice and information to carers / relatives. Encourage participation of carers in the planning of care and work in a manner which will engender trust and co-operation, thereby enhancing patient care
- Assess the patients’ nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in order to ensure the delivery of effective patient care.
- assist in the provision of care and treatment to meet people’s physical, psychological, social, mental, and spiritual care needs.
- assist the individual to maintain and improve their health, independence, and recovery; within the clinical and / or community setting.
- Promote the health of individuals by implementing activities and groups that enhance their psychological, social, and spiritual needs by helping them to gain new skills that will promote self-direction and social inclusion as appropriate to area of practice
- Ensure the principles set out in the Fundamentals of Care are incorporated into daily practice to ensure a high-quality service for the patients and clients.
- Ensure that patients and carers/relatives are involved in the planning and delivery of care.
- Ensure patient needs are met by working collaboratively with other professionals and agencies, especially in relation to ongoing care needs.
- Assess patient’s suitability for discharge following medical review and instigate discharge planning arrangements. Liaise with multidisciplinary teams as appropriate to assist in complex discharge planning.
- Administer medication e.g. intramuscular/subcutaneous medications, etc ensuring that procedures are compliant with Health Board Policy.
- Carry out procedures in relation to care of patients e.g. catheterisation, removal of sutures, aseptic technique etc as required
- Participate in the responsibility to maintain a clean environment and ensure all members of staff follow cleaning responsibilities
- Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to development of others.
- Ensure own compliance with regard to mandatory training and PREP requirements.
- Develop own skills and knowledge as outlines in the knowledge and skills framework and personal development plan as agreed in an annual professional development review and maintain a professional portfolio.
- (dependent on level of experience) to take charge of a group of patients/clients with the guidance and supervision of the person with continuing responsibility/Nurse in charge.
- Co-ordinate the work of non-registered staff and registered staff (depending on level of experience) in the delivery of nursing
- Supervise non-registered members and registered staff (depending on the level of experience) of the nursing team and participate in their education and development.
- Participate in service development by contributing to the development of team, through unit/department meetings.
- Limiting one’s actions to those which you feel competent to undertake and maintain active status on NMC Register.
- Act in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct and guiding documents within area of practice, maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues.
Ensure that all Health Board Mandatory Training is maintained
Person specification
Essential criteria- good communication and organisational skills
- Clear understanding of consent process
- Intravenous competency
application form and interiew
Essential criteria- NMC registered Nurse
- good communication and organisational skills
- Intravenous competency
- Clear understanding of consent process
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply.All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK.If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.