Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse - Haematology/Oncology Day Unit
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 Band 6 Registered Nurse to join the team on the Haematology & Oncology Day Unit at Heartlands Hospital.
We are seeking to recruit motivated skilled nurses with a minimum of 12 months post registration experience chemotherapy nurses to join our existing team chemotherapy team.
The unit is a nurse led unit and the post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and toxicity assessment pre administration of chemotherapy.
Provide a specialist Oncology and Haematology nursing service to patients, families, carers and health professionals by demonstrating advanced clinical knowledge of the principles of the safe delivery of chemotherapy and supportive products within an out-patient setting.
All training is supported by the Systemic Anti-Cancer (SACT) Nurse Trainers. and development will be supported.
Training will be supported in management duties such as appraisals, and sick reviews.
We aim to provide an individualized and supportive environment for patients. Supporting junior team helping them develop their skills to reach their full potential.
Main duties of the job
Co-ordinate patient care, proceeding patients chemotherapy and liaising with the wider MDT
Ensure patients receive high quality care and a positive patient experience, having regard to their customs, beliefs and ethnicity.
Act as advocate for patients, to ensure a patient focused approach to delivery of care. Understanding of the principles of safeguarding and mental Capacity.
Taking charge of the day unit and coordinating staff
Have excellent cannulation skills.
Have accountability for correct administration of chemotherapy and other forms of supportive care.
Have awareness of neutropenic sepsis and the sepsis pathway
Undertaking quality improvement initiatives such as audits, research, and service development projects. In the absence of the Senior nurse, take charge of the clinical area to ensure effective operation of the department.
The post holder will contribute to the practice development within their clinical care setting and work in accordance with Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines and will be responsible for completing mandatory training, or role base training
Provide specialist research-based education and training to staff
Sick reviews and Appraisals
Dealing with complaints
Maintain a safe, clean environment. Ensuring that hazards on the day unit are reported appropriately without delay, and ensure all equipment required is in good working order
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Details
Date posted
11 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-55400DH
Job locations
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
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