***Internal Only* - Charge Nurse - Haematology Day Unit

Job summary

To work in conjunction with the Lead Haematology Nurse, Medical Haematology DayUnit manager and Haematology specialist nurses, in the effective management of thehaematology/medical patients within the day unit. Liaising closely with the haematologyspecialist nurses, you will be responsible for booking and organising the care of these patients. To teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff. To be aware of day unit policies and procedures and ensure that these are adhered to.

Main duties of the job

Administer and supervise junior staff in administration of Systemic Anti Cancer Therapies (SACT) according to specific protocols.Support the patient throughout their journey proving and promoting individualised personalised care.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.