Main area HODU (Haematology Oncology Day Unit) Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
* Other
37.5 hours per week (Full & Part time hours available) Job ref 423-6884648-A
Employer Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Airedale General Hospital Town Steeton Salary £29,970 - £36,483 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 14/02/2025 23:59
Staff Nurse - Haematology Oncology Day Unit (Band 5)
Be part of our future landscape
At Airedale, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications irrespective of people’s age, lived experience of living with a disability or long-term conditions, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
These are exciting times for Airedale. We have the once-in-a-career opportunity to be involved in the planning and building of a completely new hospital here on our Steeton site by 2030. By joining us now you’ll be a key part of our journey over the next few years, with the chance to input into a state-of-the-art, modern healthcare facility that will deliver care to our communities for decades to come.
Job overview
Following a recent uplift to the nursing establishment, an exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated nurses to work in a busy Haematology & Oncology Day Unit.
We are looking for enthusiastic nurses who can work dynamically and at a fast pace to ensure safe and effective care delivery.
Main duties of the job
To work on the Haematology Oncology Day Unit (HODU) & Mobile Cancer Care Units (MCCU) supporting patients, and their carers, who are receiving chemotherapy and supportive treatments for haematology/oncology conditions.
The post is an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team which includes pharmacy, specialist nurses and MCCU team. The post holder will contribute towards the development of clinical practice and self-development and perform procedures required of the role and be prepared to learn new skills relevant to the role including administering chemotherapy.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Studied to Diploma level or equivalent
* Registered with NMC
* Completed 6 months preceptorship period following registration
* Recent evidence of study / professional development
* Willing to undertake post registration study
* Sc / MSc in Health care studies Recognised teaching qualification
* Cannulation and phlebotomy
* Access to CVADs competencies
* Blood transfusion training
* UKONS SACT Passport
* AIMS / ILS / ALS
* Advanced communications skills
Experience
* Significant post qualification experience in an NHS acute setting
* Relevant experience caring for patients with haematology / oncology conditions
* Experience of administering chemotherapy
* Palliative care knowledge
Knowledge
* Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & “Understanding the new NHS”.
* Understanding the need for evidence-based practice
* Willingness to undertake essential training
* Understanding of haematology and oncology disease groups
* Knowledge of the care of patients receiving chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments
Skills
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Person-centered approach to assessment and care delivery
* Awareness of the UKONS triage process for the assessment of the acutely unwell / deteriorating patient
* Clinical Audit cycle experience
* Understanding of blood analysis & laboratory values
* Computer skills – Systm 1 / Chemo care / e-obs / ePMA / ICE
We are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities.
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