Clinical Sister

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people. The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire. Please note: George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust utilises a third party recruitment system (TRAC). When applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into TRAC where all subsequent information regarding your application will be generated. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages via the NHS Jobs website. Furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any emails/messages sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. Chemotherapy Sister – Band 6 About us Here at George Eliot our vision to ‘excel at patient care’ takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are: Effective Open Communication excellence and safety in everything we do Challenge but support Expect respect and dignity Local health that inspires confidence The Role Dorothea Unit is excited to be recruiting 2 permanent band 6 chemotherapy clinical Sister posts at George Eliot Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and overall professional experience. Those who are interested in applying should have at least two years’ experience at band 5 in oncology, with chemotherapy experience and competency. The Dorothea Unit is our dedicated Oncology/Haematology Day Unit we are open Monday – Friday 8am – 6pm. We offer a friendly working environment with the support to develop. The unit offers nurses the opportunity to gain experience in treating and supporting patients and their families undergoing a broad spectrum of systemic anti-cancer treatments (classic chemotherapy and new targeted treatments), blood transfusions and a variety of other supportive treatments. As a Band 6 you will be undertaking clinical care responsibilities in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team on a daily basis. You will be accountable for the day to day management of patient care and a clinical are supervising junior members of the team. You will also be expected to provide guidance and support to a group of patients and their carers, whilst developing other members of the chemotherapy team. Skills in chemotherapy administration, cannulation / phlebotomy and the care of central venous access devices are essential but further development opportunities will be available to the successful candidates. For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact: Sr Kay Fox Benefits Our benefits include but are not limited to: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, on-site discounted gym, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking. Closing date: 17/04/2020 Interview Date: 24/04/2020 This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly. All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas. A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89947649