Staff Nurse Visa Sponsorship Uk

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

PLEASE NOTE: If you are a Band 5 staff nurse currently working for the trust and looking to move to another location, please refer to http://uhbpolicies/documents/internal-lateral-transfer-of-post-holders.htm to access our transfer procedure.

Are you a registered nurse with at least 12 months’ experience who wants to try something new? Are you eager to gain new skills? Are you driven to give high-quality service? Then an opportunity to join the Centre for Clinical Haematology (CCH) may be right for you.

CCH is a busy facility that provides treatment and assistance to adults, teens, and young adults with a variety of haematological diseases. We provide Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) and supportive therapies. We also oversee an ambulatory stem cell transplant and chemotherapy program.

The unit consists of 14 day case chairs, two trolleys, and a bustling outpatient clinic. You will be expected to work shifts Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

If you have SACT, cannulation, phlebotomy, or central lines abilities, that is an advantage; but, if you do not, you must be enthusiastic and dexterous enough to learn these skills, and training/support will be provided. You will be assisted in this position by the Unit Manager and team, the Matron for Haematology, and the SACT trainees.

Main responsibilities, tasks, and abilities required

The primary responsibilities are to supervise and care for patients undergoing systemic anti-cancer therapies and supportive treatments. Key Responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have great communication skills and will be in charge of assessing patients for chemotherapy to verify their physical state and blood parameters are adequate in order to get the prescribed medication. Administration and disposal of intravenous chemotherapy in accordance with Trust and national guidelines. Work closely and effectively with all MDT members. Carry out stem cell transplant treatments. Cannulation, phlebotomy, or central line abilities are desirable but not necessary; you will be encouraged in developing these skills.

About us.

We are acknowledged as one of the UK’s leading NHS Foundation Trusts. Our aim is to Build Healthier Lives, and we understand that we will require exceptional employees to achieve this.

Our dedication to our employees is to offer the ideal environment for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and well-being of our employees, including a commitment to provide flexible working arrangements when possible;
We provide our employees with a wide range of training and development options to help them achieve their personal and professional goals.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our employees are treated fairly and feel like they belong by providing a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. This is about equal opportunity; eradicating all barriers, including prejudice, and ensuring that each individual member of staff reaches their full potential, achieves their goals, and thrives in their jobs. This isn’t just words. We’re taking action. Our dedication to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation, where every voice is heard, and is pushed by our varied and active staff networks, as well as the Fairness Taskforce, which is managed by our CEO. We foster a culture that encourages employees to oppose discriminatory behaviour and allows people to contribute their “full self” to a kinder, more connected, and bolder place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a smoke-free hospital.

Job Description

*Please Note: For a complete job description for this position, please check the attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register.
• Evidence and the capacity to revalidate as required by the NMC.

Experience

Essential

• Previously or recently worked in an acute secondary NHS care setting.
• Evidence of successes and career advancement in the current position, as well as ongoing professional development and competency.
• Experience working alone and as part of a team in a health-care setting, delegating tasks to others and supervising others.
• Understanding and Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
• Understanding preceptorship and work-based learning, as well as skill and knowledge assimilation.
• Understanding the present relevant NHS policy background.
• Understanding and experience with the principles of safeguarding and mental capacity.
• Awareness of health and safety issues.

Desirable

• Previous haematology experience.
• Previous day’s unit experience

Additional Criteria:

Essential

• Professional appearance.
• Demonstrates genuine interest in the position applied for and can communicate this when asked.
• Positive and energetic attitude.
• Ability to converse articulately with others.
• caring and personable.
• Punctual
• Reliable
• Ability to work a variable shift pattern, including nights, weekends, and unsocial hours as needed.
• The applicant can explain why the Trust may assign him or her to a different practice setting for a period of duty.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, which requires a Disclosure application to be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service (previously known as CRB) to check for any past criminal conviction.

Certificate of Sponsorship

applicants from job seekers who require existing skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are encouraged and will be reviewed alongside all other applicants. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration page.

From April 6, 2017, skilled worker applicants requesting for entrance clearance into the UK were required to show a criminal record certificate from each country where they had lived continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the previous ten years. This requirement also applies to adult dependents (those over the age of 18). Guidance can be found here. Criminal background checks for international candidates.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For further information, please visit the NHS Careers page.