Staff Nurse

Job Overview

William Budd is a 22 bedded mixed gender haematology and oncology ward within the brand-new, purpose-built Dyson Cancer Centre.

We look after patients who are undergoing intensive chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy, stem cell transplantation, symptom management and end of life care.

We are a dynamic and passionate team who strive to be the best whilst delivering outstanding care with patient safety and experience at the heart of what we do. We have achieved silver ward accreditation and are working towards gold.

We are seeking newly qualified or experienced nurses who would like to develop their oncology / haematology knowledge and skill within a fast-paced environment.

We are a friendly and energetic team with a wealth of experience and knowledge who actively encourage staff development and engagement.

William Budd is a fast-paced and often challenging environment. If you think you are up for a new, exciting opportunity, we welcome your interest and application.

William Budd has a lot to offer in relation to education, development and support, and you can rest assure that you won’t be disappointed!

Informal enquires / visits encouraged! Please contact Laura Godman / Lucy Tsimba Senior sister's or sisters Danni, Jansen, Marina, Holly, Faith or Tom on 01225 825092/3

To find out more about the Dyson Cancer Centre click here

Main duties of the job

• To maintain high standards of nursing care and ensuring that nursing objectives are achieved using a systematic approach to nursing care.
• To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised patient centred care and provide support and advice to other staff as appropriate.
• To receive patients and their relatives in accordance with recognised policies and ensure that they are kept informed of treatment and progress.
• To arrange the care of patient's property, in accordance with Unit policies and within the limitations of hospital responsibilities.
• Supervise and support educational needs of junior staff eg Nurse Associates and Health care Support Workers

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in Oncology / qualification in oncology - Haematology

Knowledge / skill

Essential criteria

• insight into working in Oncology / Haematology

Desirable criteria

• demonstrating desire to develop within oncology / Haematology speciality

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.

Documents to download

• Band 5 William Budd Ward (PDF, 531.8KB)
• Join the RUH (PDF, 1.3MB)

Further details / informal visits contact

Name Alex Upham Job title Senior Charge Nurse Email address ***email_hidden*** Telephone number 01225 825094