Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

An exciting 13 month secondment opportunity has arisen within the Paediatric Oncology Unit at University Hospital Southampton (UHS).

We are looking for a full-time band 6 nurse who wishes to build on their existing experience, clinical skills and leadership qualities on Piam Brown day unit.

Piam Brown Unit is the Principle Treatment Centre (PCT) for Paediatric Oncology in the South of England taking patients from Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, West Sussex, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Wight. We have 12 Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Units (POSCUs) throughout the region.

The unit consists of a 12 bedded inpatient ward and adjoining day unit within Southampton Children’s Hospital. We care for patients who have been diagnosed with cancer from birth up to 16 years old who require Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (chemotherapy).

The day unit currently operates Monday to Friday 0800 – 1800 and works closely with the in-patient ward to ensure smooth patient movement through the unit. We also work very closely with our colleagues within the POSCUs across the region.

The unit is one of only 2 centres in the UK awarded the title of being a MASCC-Designated centre of excellence in Supportive Care in Cancer.

If you are a highly motivated, compassionate and dedicated individual looking to work in an environment where no two days are the same, come and join our friendly and supportive nursing team at Southampton Children’s Hospital.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service .UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will need to have:
•    RSCN/RN Child Branch qualification.
•    Previous experience of working in Paediatric oncology.
•    You will need to be competent in the administration of intravenous therapy.
•    You will need to be competent in the administration of chemotherapy.
•    Competence in venesection & cannulation is desirable but not essential as training can be undertaken.

You will:
•    Participate in the checking and administration of intravenous drugs.
•    Participate in the checking and administration of intravenous chemotherapy.
•    Give and receive regular reports on the progress of patients, immediately acting on any changes in the patients’ condition, and reporting them to the relevant health care professional.
•    Work and liaise with medical staff and other members of the health care team locally & regionally to ensure that treatments are carried out within agreed policies.
•    Co-ordinate the running of the day unit alongside existing band 6 colleagues.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications / training required

Essential criteria

• Registered Children’s Nurse on Part 1:Registered-Children
• Evidence of on-going personal development
• Educated to Level 6 or completing Degree. Or substantial evidence working at this level

Desirable criteria

• Graduate
• Specialist qualification
• Recognised Teaching Qualification

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Post registration experience in relevant speciality
• Recent experience of acute/emergency nursing
• Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
• Understanding of personal accountability.
• Logical and consistent work and career pattern.
• Child Protection and Domestic Violence Awareness.
• IT Skills
• Undertaken chemotherapy administration competencies

Desirable criteria

• Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice. Provide evidence of  Supporting a range of learners in practice  Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
• Varied acute clinical placements
• Proven management experience
• APLS/EPLS trained
• Experience as an NMC sign off mentor or clinical practice assessor

Aptitudes and skills required

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of English language.
• Able to use initiative
• Able to prioritise and deliver agreed objectives

Desirable criteria

• Experience of budgetary control
• Evidence of developing interpersonal skills

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

Our Trust runs the return to practice course each year for nurses who have been out of the profession and wish to return. To find out more please visit our website:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/WorkingHere/Typesofjob/Nurses/Returntonursing.aspx

http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/   Information on Southampton as a place to live and enjoy

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Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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