Registered Nurse (Edward Jenner), Band 5 (30 hours a week)
Are you looking for a new challenge? Would you like to learn new skills? Do you want to increase your knowledge base? If so, then read on…
We are looking to recruit an experienced band 5 nurse to work in the Edward Jenner Unit at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. The Edward Jenner Unit is a busy day care unit based at Gloucester Royal Hospital, open Monday – Friday between 08:00-19:00.
We provide care and treatment for Haematology patients and deliver a range of treatments including:
1. Administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT), immunoglobulins & blood products
2. Procedures such as venesection and bone marrow biopsy
3. SACT outpatient clinic reviews
4. CVC line care & patient support
We are a friendly, supportive, caring team that thrives on delivering patient-centred compassionate care to our Haematology and Immunology patients. You will receive a comprehensive induction with our dedicated Practice Development team, and you will be supported to achieve all your clinical competencies to enable you to work independently within the unit.
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver all therapies required by our patients. If you don’t already possess these skills, we will provide you with the training and opportunity to succeed in this role, including the opportunity to complete the SACT module (APPS, accredited by the University of Gloucestershire).
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, compassionate registered nurse with excellent communication and people skills. The Edward Jenner Unit nursing team works closely with the Haematology consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialists, administration, and clerical staff to provide outstanding care to our patients.
We strive to ensure every patient is involved in the decisions about their care, providing a positive experience during their appointments and treatments. We are proud of the Edward Jenner Unit and have worked hard as a team to ensure the department provides a safe, caring, and comfortable environment for our patients.
You will ideally have been qualified for an appropriate number of years, have some experience in Haematology/Oncology patient care & treatment, and be working towards a specialist course relevant to Oncology/Haematology. If you haven’t, please still get in touch so we can show you around the department and introduce you to the specialty.
You will need to have:
* Excellent IT skills
* Enhanced clinical skills including administration of IV drugs, cannulation & phlebotomy
* The ability to care for PICC lines and CVCs
* The ability to assess a patient’s condition & implement appropriate care
* Effective communication skills, especially where a patient’s ability to do so is compromised
* The ability to deliver safe care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using equipment and resources safely and appropriately
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