Job summary
Haematology Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse - Grafton Way Building
The haematology service at UCH has 98 inpatient acute haematology/BMT beds across two sites - Grafton Way Building and University College Hospital.
We would expect you to be an enthusiastic and highly motivated cancer nurse wishing to develop management and leadership skills in a dynamic and genuinely supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
We are a nurse led service at the cutting edge of nursing developments. Our wards are nurse led and are supported by a nursing infrastructure including a dedicated nursing central venous access team, nursing chemotherapy team and a nursing educational team. Not only does this provide our ward nurses with opportunities to develop quickly, it gives them the time to care properly for patients. Our nursing ward ratios are on average 1 nurse to 3 or 4 patients.
GWB 4East is a 14 bedded ward where you will have the opportunity to look after haematology patients with infectious diseases undergoing different types of treatments, including chemotherapy, CAR-T and stem cell transplant.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Successful completion of at least one Haematology specific course at level 6, or 4 years clinical cancer experience
- Teaching/mentorship qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Attained BSc qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years clinical experience at Band 5 with at least 12 months relevant clinical cancer experience
- Chemotherapy competent, advanced IV administration skills
- Evidence of developing expertise in clinical practice relevant to haematology
- Able to problem solve, utilising resources available.
Skills and Abilities Personal & people development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of being able to educate others within the specialty
- Experience of facilitating practice and acting as a mentor
- Awareness of the actual / potential emotional impact of working with haematology patients on self and others
Quality and service improvement
Essential
- Develops commitment to research and evidence based practice
- Demonstrates understanding of audit and quality issues Demonstrates ability to participate in risk management.
- Demonstrates ability to innovate / change practice
Information processing (IT skills
Essential
- Willing to work on established nursing information system relevant to post
- Computer literacy
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of / ability to work as part of a team.
- Able to act as a patient advocate
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Successful completion of at least one Haematology specific course at level 6, or 4 years clinical cancer experience
- Teaching/mentorship qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Attained BSc qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years clinical experience at Band 5 with at least 12 months relevant clinical cancer experience
- Chemotherapy competent, advanced IV administration skills
- Evidence of developing expertise in clinical practice relevant to haematology
- Able to problem solve, utilising resources available.
Skills and Abilities Personal & people development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of being able to educate others within the specialty
- Experience of facilitating practice and acting as a mentor
- Awareness of the actual / potential emotional impact of working with haematology patients on self and others
Quality and service improvement
Essential
- Develops commitment to research and evidence based practice
- Demonstrates understanding of audit and quality issues Demonstrates ability to participate in risk management.
- Demonstrates ability to innovate / change practice
Information processing (IT skills
Essential
- Willing to work on established nursing information system relevant to post
- Computer literacy
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of / ability to work as part of a team.
- Able to act as a patient advocate
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
