Paediatric Staff Nurse - Oncology - Starlight

Paediatric Staff Nurse - Starlight Ward - Oncology

Starlight Ward is our paediatric oncology, haematology and bone marrow transplant inpatient ward. We are the principal treatment centre in the south west for haematology and oncology and an international referral centre for bone marrow transplant. We have 17 cubicles and predominately care for 0-12 year olds.

There is a robust ward induction and a thorough and supportive supernumerary period. On starlight we have a passion for education and a Clinical Skills Facilitator to support upskilling and competencies available for all nurses.

We have an In-house educational programme including introduction to cancer, regional programme and chemotherapy training plus external learning opportunities including conference attendance, university courses and modules.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

We have vacancies for full and part time nurses who have completed their preceptorship.

As a gifted Children's nurse we understand your value. That's why we want you to join our vibrant team at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC), in a Trust rated 'Good' by the CQC and help us deliver world-class care in departments that feels like a family.

If you are a registered adult nurse but have experience and competence in working with paediatric oncology patients then we welcome your application. Unfortunately we are unable to support nurses that require OSCE in order to register with the NMC UK.

So, what are you waiting for? Start your application today!

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across south west England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the south west has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children provides services for children from across the south west of England, and is one of the UKs five specialist Paediatric Major Trauma Centres. The hospital is nestled in the heart of the lively city of Bristol. A city brimming with art and culture, restaurants and nightlife. A place where you can live and grow, raise a family and discover the true meaning of work-life balance.

Main duties of this job include:

• Being competent and experienced in administrating intravenous medication and the administration of chemotherapy and blood products in oncology patients.
• Delivering high quality care.
• Developing clinical skills and participating in professional development.
• Communicating with and working wide multidisciplinary team
• Problem solving and using initiative

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within a hospital environment
• Interest in the clinical area

Desirable

• Experience of teaching
• Experience of taking charge

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and MDT
• Computer skills
• Competence in calculations for safe administration of medicines/fluids
• Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient
• Clinical decision making ability
• Teaching/supervisory skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Act in a professional manner
• Self motivated
• A team player
• Recognition of own limits

Public Sector Language Competency

Essential

• Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard

Qualifications and and Training

Essential

• RSCN/ RN child branch (NMC registered) or equivalent
• Current NMC registration

Desirable

• Work towards relevant university accredited post basic study programmes e.g. teaching and assessing course

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Upper Maudlin St.

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

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