This busy purpose built Inpatient Haematology ward is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate individual with good organisational and communication skills, to complement the existing team. No prior chemotherapy or haematology experience is required as training will be provided.
The post holder must be flexible and willing to do shift work which will involve working long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays pro rata. The ward is comprised of a 26 bed Acute Haematology Inpatient area, including a bone marrow transplant suite and isolation unit. In addition to the inpatient ward, there is a Day-care Unit. The unit's activities include the administration of chemotherapy, supportive care, stem cell transplants and an integrated clinical trials unit. Successful applicants will be offered the opportunity to gain experience in both areas, inpatient and day-care when undertaking chemotherapy training. The inpatient Acute Haematology Ward operates a shift system of long days and night duties including bank holidays and weekend duties with the hours of work being 07.00-19.30 and 19.00-07.30.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date : TBC
Main duties of the job
We actively support professional development through provision of places on National Study Days/Conferences where appropriate. In addition, we have a unit-based Practice Educator to support our:
* Local induction programme
* Chemotherapy Course
* University Accredited Haematology Course
* In-house education programme.
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NMC Registered Nurse.
* Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies
Desirable
* Teaching Qualification
* Post registration courses related to the Haematology/Oncology
Experience
Essential
* Experience of caring for patients with acute and long-term conditions
* Demonstrable clinical experience
Desirable
* End of life care
Technical Skills
Essential
* Basic IT
* Demonstrable ability with vital signs monitoring and recognising a deteriorating patient
* Non IV and IV administration including blood products
Desirable
* Venepuncture and Cannulation
* Administration of Chemotherapy
* Awareness of Audits
Knowledge
Essential
* Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills
* Knowledge of the conditions relevant to Haematology/Oncology
Desirable
* Awareness of patient experience, quality and safety agendas that support Governance Frameworks
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
* Effective communication using a variety of methods
* Able to work unsupervised and on own initiative
* Able to integrate and work within the MDT
* Time Management Skills
Desirable
* Leadership and Management skills
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
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