Senior Staff Nurse

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The post holder will have to be able to administer IV medications. They will also have the specialist skills in Cannulation, Venepuncture and to administer cytotoxic chemotherapy. They will be able to access and maintain patency of central lines (Training at first-degree level will be provided for these skills).

Main duties of the job

The four units provide blood and other infusions /supportive therapies so the post holder must be proficient at administering blood product and be familiar with (with training if appropriate) in implementing the Trust's guidelines on Blood Transfusion and dealing with adverse reactions.

Good communication, multi-disciplinary working and organizational and interpersonal/negotiation skills are essential for this post. This includes educating and empowering patients and their careers.

The post holder must be flexible to meet the demands of the unit.

This Post is primarily in the outpatients, although there will be some rotation in the Inpatient Unit (Dove)

About us

We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:

Service - We will put our patients firstTeamwork - We will work togetherAmbition - We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect - We will act with integrity

Date posted

17 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

249-6116046

Job locations

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Client Care1. Accept responsibility for the management of the ward where indicated or in the absence of the Sister.

2. Ensure that all staff adhere to the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts and local policies, protocols and procedures.

3. To be aware of and comply with Health & Safety, COSHH, Manual Handling, Infection Control and Fire Safety measures.

4. To act immediately and resolve where appropriate incidents, accidents, complaints or other undue occurrences and report to Sister/Senior Nurse or Manager.

5. To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas of the Non-Acute medical Unit and other clinical areas associated with Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust including Primary Care Trusts.

6. To participate in the Trusts appraisal programme and agree objectives for continuing development of self and service.

7. Assist in appraisal of staff.

8. Work in the clinical area with other/senior members of staff on a regular basis to facilitate clinical supervision and further development of managerial skills.

9. To work with the Senior Sister and Senior Manager to critically analyse patient care, identifying areas for development so that patients receive the highest quality of care.

10. To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas within the Unit and other clinical areas within the Trust.

Please see attached full job description

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Client Care1. Accept responsibility for the management of the ward where indicated or in the absence of the Sister.

2. Ensure that all staff adhere to the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts and local policies, protocols and procedures.

3. To be aware of and comply with Health & Safety, COSHH, Manual Handling, Infection Control and Fire Safety measures.

4. To act immediately and resolve where appropriate incidents, accidents, complaints or other undue occurrences and report to Sister/Senior Nurse or Manager.

6. To participate in the Trusts appraisal programme and agree objectives for continuing development of self and service.

7. Assist in appraisal of staff.

8. Work in the clinical area with other/senior members of staff on a regular basis to facilitate clinical supervision and further development of managerial skills.

9. To work with the Senior Sister and Senior Manager to critically analyse patient care, identifying areas for development so that patients receive the highest quality of care.

10. To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas within the Unit and other clinical areas within the Trust.

Please see attached full job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered nurse Part 1
Experience at Band 5 or above
Diploma/Degree in relevant area or willing to work towards one
Teaching qualification e.g. ENB 998
ENB N59 (chemotherapy course) or equivalent (or willingness to undertake)
Post registration training preferably in haematological / oncological care.
Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
Leadership skills

Desirable

ENB 237 course or ENB N14 or equivalent (or willingness to undertake)
NVQ assessor
Mentor to pre-registration students
ALERT
Evidence of teaching skills

Experience

Essential

Regular experience of taking charge and delegating duties
Experience of working as a preceptor/facilitator
Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within haematological and oncological care and the application of this in practice
Significant experience at a Band 5 or above

Desirable

Evidence of involvement in service users advocacy and complaints resolution.
Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within rheumatology and chronic pain care and the application of this in practice.
Understanding of the basic principles of effective staff Management
Understanding of the basic principles of effective budgetary management

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered nurse Part 1
Experience at Band 5 or above
Diploma/Degree in relevant area or willing to work towards one
Teaching qualification e.g. ENB 998
ENB N59 (chemotherapy course) or equivalent (or willingness to undertake)
Post registration training preferably in haematological / oncological care.
Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
Leadership skills

Desirable

ENB 237 course or ENB N14 or equivalent (or willingness to undertake)
NVQ assessor
Mentor to pre-registration students
ALERT
Evidence of teaching skills

Experience

Essential

Regular experience of taking charge and delegating duties
Experience of working as a preceptor/facilitator
Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within haematological and oncological care and the application of this in practice
Significant experience at a Band 5 or above

Desirable

Evidence of involvement in service users advocacy and complaints resolution.
Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within rheumatology and chronic pain care and the application of this in practice.
Understanding of the basic principles of effective staff Management
Understanding of the basic principles of effective budgetary management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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