Paediatric Staff Nurse – Oncology - Starlight Band 5 Main area: Paeds Nursing Grade: Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 387-WC-4964-SH-H Site: Bristol Royal Hospital for Children Town: Bristol Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 pa Salary period: Yearly Closing: 02/01/2025 23:59 As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance.
When applying, speak to us about how we might accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
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 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 feel 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!
Working for our organisation 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Bristol Royal Hospital for Children provides services for children from across the south west of England and is one of the UK's 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.
Main duties of this job include: Being competent and experienced in administering 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 with a 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 Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within a hospital environment.
Interest in the clinical area.
Experience of teaching.
Experience of taking charge.
Skills and Abilities Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and MDT.
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 Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard.
Qualifications and Training RSCN/RN child branch (NMC registered) or equivalent.
Current NMC registration.
Work towards relevant university accredited post-basic study programmes e.g.
teaching and assessing course.
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.
Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
As a guide, interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.
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