Staff Nurse - Ward 11/Haematology

This busy purpose built Inpatient Haematology ward is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate individual with good organisational and communication skills, to compliment the existing team. No prior chemotherapy or haematology experience is required as training will be provided.
The post holder must be flexible and willing to do shift work which will involve working long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays pro rota.The ward is comprised of a 15 bed Acute Haematology Inpatient area including a bone marrow transplant suite and isolation unit. In addition to the inpatient ward there is a Day-care Unit, which treats approximately 250 Haematology and Oncology patients per week. The unit's activities include the administration of chemotherapy, supportive care, stem cell transplants and an integrated clinical trials unit. Successful applicants will be offered the opportunity to gain experience in both areas, inpatient and day-care when undertaking chemotherapy trainingThe inpatient Acute Haematology Ward operates a shift system of long days and night duties including bank holidays and weekend duties with the hours of work being 07.30-20.00 and 19.30-08.00. There is a potential these times will change to 07:00-19:30 and 19:00-07:30 Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital Interview Date : TBCMain duties of the jobWe actively support professional development through provision of places on National Study Days/Conferences where appropriate. In addition we have a unit based Practice Educator to support our:
Local induction programme Chemotherapy Course University Accredited Haematology Course In-house education programme.
About usOur values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
NMC Registered Nurse. Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies
Desirable
Teaching Qualification Post registration courses related to the Haematology/Oncology
ExperienceEssential
Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions Demonstrable clinical experience
Desirable
End of life care
Technical SkillsEssential
Basic IT Demonstrable ability with vital signs monitoring and recognising a deteriorating patient Non IV and IV administration including blood products
Desirable
Venepuncture and Cannulation Administartion of Chemothearpy Awareness of Audits
KnowledgeEssential
Ability to demostrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills Knowledge of the conditions relevant to Haematology/Oncology
Desirable
Awareness of patient experience, quality and safety agenda's that support Governance Frameworks
Interpersonal SkillsEssential
Effective communication using a varity of methods Able to work unsupervised and on own initiative Able to intergrate and work within the MDT Time Management Skills
Desirable
Leadership and Managment skills
Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Bournemouth Hospital Bournemouth BH7 7DWAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 153-SP02745-A
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