An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic Registered Nurse to apply for the role of Senior Staff Nurse, Dove ward at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon.
Dove Ward is a specialist haematology ward, delivering complex systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT). The post holder needs to be competent in the skills required to manage this group of patients. The ward has accreditation to administer stem cells (JACIE accreditation).
The ward also provides supportive therapies so the post holder must be proficient in administering blood products and be familiar with implementing the Trust’s guidelines on Blood Transfusion and dealing with adverse reactions.
Good communication, multi-disciplinary working, organisational and interpersonal/negotiation skills are essential for this post, including educating and empowering patients and their carers.
Line management responsibility of junior staff.
To be a competent practitioner with the ability to demonstrate clinical expertise and judgement under the Scope for Professional Practice.
We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:
Service - We will put our patients first
Teamwork - We will work together
Ambition - We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect - We will act with integrity
To provide a high standard of patient care: plan, implement and evaluate care on an individual basis holistically.
To communicate effectively with patients and families, providing relevant support, information, education topatients and their carers how to deal with complications caused by SACT e.g. neutropenic sepsis.
To be competent to administer SACT and manage the SACT triage line.
To be skilled in treatment of anaphylaxis and to recognise and initiate treatment for neutropenic sepsis.
To care for patients who are at end of life whilst working closely with the palliative care team.
To care for patients who are undergoing a stem cell transplant.
To be competent in accessing and maintaining the patency of central lines; to educate patients and relatives.
Recognizing when physiological interventions are needed, to act accordingly and refer to other members of the MDT as needed.
Manage patients receiving blood and blood product support including reactions as per Trust Policy.
To have a theoretical knowledge of patients’ diagnoses, to be able to further support the patient and their family/carers.
Please see the full job description for more details
This advert closes on Friday 29 Nov 2024
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