Job summary
Royal Surrey Cancer Centre is based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital Guildford and cares for patients with cancer from the Surrey and Sussex area.

We are recruiting for an upcoming vacancy on our inpatient haematology and oncology ward. If you are looking for a career in an acute and diverse area come and join our team. Onslow ward cares for both oncology and haematology patents receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy, symptom management and palliative care.

If you have level 1 registration with the NMC, have experience at Band 5 level in an acute setting preferably within the NHS and would like to develop your knowledge and skills in cancer care we would like to hear from you. A cancer or haematology nursing qualification is desirable however, we can offer and encourage our staff to undertake further study. With range of modules in cancer and haematology available you could develop your career in either of these areas.

For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Claudia Catelo-Kepa or Jannine Eslabon on 01483 571122 ext 6858.

Main duties of the job
As a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse to act in the best interests of your patients at all times and take personal responsibility for your actions and decisions. To be responsible for patient assessment, planning of care, implementing and supervising safe and compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care. As an NMC registrant, facilitate learning and development of others. You will demonstrate leadership qualities and be open, transparent and trustworthy. As a Trust employee act with integrity and uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust and the NMC Code of Conduct.

To provide a high standard of individualised patient care reflecting individual competencies and education that involves relatives/carers as appropriate. To be responsible for the nursing care of a defined group of patients. To assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service in the clinical area including the teaching and management of more junior staff or those in training.

About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Job responsibilities
To adhere to the main standard of performance for patient care, within the concepts of the accepted nursing philosophy, The Guide and good customer care. To carry out all relevant forms of nursing care without direct supervision. To manage a group of patients ensuring effective communication with the nurse in charge. To liaise with clinicians, other professionals and community staff as appropriate co-ordinating and maintaining care which will achieve the set standards. To ensure that the following standards are met and that this can be demonstrated.

• Respect for privacy, dignity and religious and cultural beliefs
• Information to relatives and friends about the progress of treatment subject to the patients wishes
• A named qualified nurse must be allocated and be responsible for each patients care
• Discharge of patients from hospital must comply with agreed standards which include prior consultation with agencies such as community nursing services and local authority social services departments

To be aware of the ward budget in order to achieve a safe and cost-effective service within the constraints of the agreed budget. To ensure care provided is evidence based and in line with the Trusts policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. To act as a second mentor and participate in teaching pre-registration students, Healthcare assistants and supporting National Vocational Qualifications as required ensuring they are given adequate supervision and support. To be required to use any computer system purchased by the Trust providing appropriate training given. To set an example of professional work and behaviour and may be required to take charge as part of an on-going experience in a learning situation. To participate in any other duties that you may be asked to undertake by senior nursing staff.

Personnel function: To ensure that you are familiar with the Trusts policies and procedures and introduce staff to them as required. To exercise leadership by example. To continue to develop clinical and professional knowledge and be aware of own training needs. To work to the competencies/objectives expected of a Band 5 registered nurse. To assist with appraisals of healthcare assistants.

Clinical Governance: To participate in the clinical governance and quality activity in conjunction with the ward sister/charge nurse including:

• Maintaining accurate documentation
• Incident reporting and preparation of accurate statements as required
• Undertaking audits
• Participating in research
• Understanding the complaints procedure
• Practice development

Contribute to the ward teaching sessions and be involved in producing a teaching resource file. To promote and participate in health education.

Oncology Specific Responsibilities

• To organise and participate in the care of patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy and any other treatment modality related to the care of the cancer patient
• To undergo a period of training and supervision to become competent at venepuncture, cannulation and administration of cytotoxic agents, if not already competent in these areas
• To manage and maintain both central and peripheral lines, according to the guidelines
• To act as a resource for all staff, patients and carers in all aspects of chemotherapy care and administration
• To provide telephone advice, with the support of more senior staff, to patients, carers and other health care professionals
• To manage the admission and discharge of patients. Organising follow up or review in clinic
• To be familiar with and participate in, procedures carried out in HDR suite

Preceptorship:For newly, Band 5 graduated radiographers/qualified nurses; to complete the departmental preceptorship programme as per the Trust preceptorship policy.

Special Responsibilities:To abide by the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for the Nurse and ensure safe practice. As a registered nurse or midwife, you are personally accountable for your practice. In caring for patients and clients, you must:

• Respect the patient or client as an individual
• Obtain consent before you give any treatment or care
• Protect confidential information
• Co-operate with others in the team
• Maintain your professional knowledge and competence
• Be trustworthy
• Act to identify and minimise risk to patients and clients

These are the shared values of all the United Kingdom health care regulatory bodies.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse Part 1 or 12
• Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Demonstrates professional awareness and knowledge

Desirable

• Understanding of current issues in Acute NHS setting
• Consolidation of Nurse training
• Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility/competence
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
• Knowledge of current NHS and Professional issues

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
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).

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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).