Haematology Sister / Charge Nurse
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Job summary
It is an exciting time to join the trust with Midland Metropolitan University Hospital due to open in 2024, and the forward thinking chemotherapy team are constantly looking at new ways of working. The unit is currently based at City Hospital.
We are looking for dynamic and motivated haemotology trained nurses to join us. You should be competent in cannulation and phlebotomy and have excellent communication skills.
The ward is currently a 9 bedded inpatient Haematology ward (D12). Ward D12 cares for patients with all Haematological conditions, malignances and Sickle cell and Thalassemia patients.
Experience within Haematology/Oncology is essential and a fully signed and up to date or working towards Systemic anti cancer therapy passport is required.
We actively support professional development through provision of places on National Study Days and Conferences where appropriate.
Local induction programmeLocal Chemotherapy Course & Yearly UpdateUniversity Accredited Haematology CourseIn-house education programme.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Kirsty.meaney2@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be responsible for:
Leading a team of experienced and junior nurses to care for patients in an acute setting. Working alongside the band 7 and acting as deputy when required too, to ensure the smooth running and maintaining a safe environment for colleagues and patients.
- Assessment of patient pre chemotherapy
- Safe administration of SACT and supportive therapies
- Managing scheduling and workload
- Management of neutropenic sepsis
- Management of chemotherapy toxicities
- Acute clinical skills
- Prioritising patient care
- Ability to work a flexible shift pattern
- well organised
- Ability to lead a team
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live
Details
Date posted
08 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
381-ME-5741028-C
Job locations
SWB NHS Trust
Dudley Road
Birmingham
B18 7QH
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
SWB NHS Trust
Dudley Road
Birmingham
B18 7QH
Employer's website
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