This is a unique opportunity to help shape and develop a brand new service!
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated Band 6 to join our newly established Ambulatory Care Unit, delivering Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) and specialist cancer care to patients on the Oncology, Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) ambulatory pathway.
This innovative service has been designed to meet the needs of the patients, providing treatment and supportive care as well as specialist reviews, in an ambulatory setting that enables patients to receive high quality care, whilst maintaining as much normality in their daily lives as possible.
Operating 7 days a week from 08:00 - 20:00, this new unit will play a pivotal role in transforming cancer services within BHOC, by supporting, reducing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving patient experience.
We also have exciting opportunities within Chemotherapy Day Unit (D502) if preferred. We can offer development opportunities as a rotational post between Chemotherapy Day unit and Ambulatory Care for anyone with existing SACT experience to develop their knowledge and skills within Haematology and oncology.
As a band 6 nurse you will be a key clinical leader within the unit, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to establish best practice, influence service development and create a positive culture focused on excellence in patient care.
Lead and co-ordinate care within Specialist Ambulatory Care setting
Deliver and oversee SACT administration for Oncology, Haematology and BMT patients.
Contribute to service innovation and quality improvement initiatives
Support, mentor and develop junior nursing colleagues.
Work closely with supervisory sister, medical, pharmacy and AHP teams to provide seamless patient centred care.
Support patients who might arrive unwell, or become unwell during their ambulatory visit. Liaise with pathway navigator regarding inpatient beds.
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.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
