Job summary
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 rotaThe 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.
Additional contact information
Deputy Sister on 0300 019 4776
This role requires NMC Registration.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date : TBC
Main duties of the job
We 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 us
Our 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 description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse.
- Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Post registration courses related to the Haematology/Oncology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions
- Demonstrable clinical experience
Desirable
Technical Skills
Essential
- 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
Knowledge
Essential
- 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 Skills
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse.
- Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Post registration courses related to the Haematology/Oncology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions
- Demonstrable clinical experience
Desirable
Technical Skills
Essential
- 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
Knowledge
Essential
- 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 Skills
Essential
- 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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
