Job summary
As a band 6 you will need to be able to demonstrate significant competence at leading shifts, knowledge and experience in Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, and to be competent in chemotherapy administration. A post registration Paediatric Oncology course is required or a commitment to undertake this within the year for all band 6 roles.
You will be expected to manage a team in order to undertake appraisals and support the implementation of personal development plans, particularly by facilitating clinical objectives, whilst at all times work within the framework of the NMC code of professional conduct, NICE guidelines and hospital policy.
Furthermore, as a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse your responsibilities will primarily be ward based though you will be expected to carry the Senior Nurse Bleep on an ad hoc basis, attending Paediatric Cardiac Arrest calls and maintaining safe staffing levels throughout the unit.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for competently providing safe and effective care, without supervision to children requiring in-patient hospitalisation and day stay care facilities. Assess care needs, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care. Participate in the supervision, teaching, mentorship and appraisal of pre and post registration staff.
Regularly co-ordinate the management of care delivered by nursing and non-nursing support staff, taking charge of the ward in the absence of the ward manager. Demonstrate leadership ability
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers taking up substantive employment with the Trust.
If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Closing date is midnight on 19 May 2024
Interviews are due to be held in the week commencing 27 May 2024
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers taking up substantive employment with the Trust.
If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Closing date is midnight on 19 May 2024
Interviews are due to be held in the week commencing 27 May 2024
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration RSCN/RN(Child) (part 8 or 15)
- Level 3 Child Protection training
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at band 5 within an acute paediatric in-hospital oncology setting
- Experience of leading a shift
- Evidence of leadership and management roles
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6
- Experience of caring for children in high dependency or critical care areas
- Experience of sickness and performance management
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of how paediatric oncology services are organised across the region
- Works within the boundaries of government directives and professional nursing issues
- Evidence of up to date paediatric nursing skills and knowledge.
Desirable
- Current knowledge of research developments in paediatric nursing
Skills
Essential
- Provide competent care for children and their families in a safe and effective manner without supervision.
- Can competently deliver chemotherapy
- Effective team member
- Able to support junior staff to provide care for the patient group.
Desirable
- Advocate of paediatric nursing
- Evidence of participation in research and audit projects
Additonal Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Desirable
- Evidence of effective communication skills
- Motivated
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration RSCN/RN(Child) (part 8 or 15)
- Level 3 Child Protection training
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at band 5 within an acute paediatric in-hospital oncology setting
- Experience of leading a shift
- Evidence of leadership and management roles
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6
- Experience of caring for children in high dependency or critical care areas
- Experience of sickness and performance management
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of how paediatric oncology services are organised across the region
- Works within the boundaries of government directives and professional nursing issues
- Evidence of up to date paediatric nursing skills and knowledge.
Desirable
- Current knowledge of research developments in paediatric nursing
Skills
Essential
- Provide competent care for children and their families in a safe and effective manner without supervision.
- Can competently deliver chemotherapy
- Effective team member
- Able to support junior staff to provide care for the patient group.
Desirable
- Advocate of paediatric nursing
- Evidence of participation in research and audit projects
Additonal Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Desirable
- Evidence of effective communication skills
- Motivated
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).