We are looking to recruit a nurse to work on a busy unit specialising in caring for patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions. We provide a number of services to our patients including Stem cell transplantation, chemotherapy, blood transfusions, venesections, apheresis procedures, IV infusions and clinical reviews. We are open Monday-Friday 08:30-19:00 and work 10 hour shifts.
The successful candidate will benefit from excellent career development opportunities, having the opportunity to learn specialist skills required to work in a Haematology unit, whilst also enjoying the lifestyle available in Plymouth and the South West Peninsula.
Main duties of the job
1. Responsible for co-ordinating and delivering a high standard of effective specialist nursing care following a patient centred model of practice and ensuring area of work runs smoothly and efficiently.
2. To provide clinical expertise and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
3. Supervision, education and direction of junior nursing staff, healthcare assistants and learners.
4. Work independently/autonomously without direct supervision, having freedom to act whilst being accountable for own professional actions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-coordinating the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of individual patients needs based on the ward philosophy. This includes all aspects of care from admission to the planning & organisation of discharge arrangements with voluntary & statutory agencies to ensure continuity of care from the hospital to the community or continuing care setting.
Reporting and documenting all relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care professionals in the multi-disciplinary team with ongoing responsibility for patient care, both verbally & in writing, as they occur.
Providing and delivering health information, education & promotion within the clinical area and advise patient, family, and others in a manner which maintains an individuals privacy & dignity.
Engage & interact with carers/family encouraging them to be actively involved in patients care, planning as outlined in the ward philosophy.
Supports patients, their families & carers during the delivery of bad news, caring for the terminally ill and in the event of death.
Demonstrating and undertaking evidence-based practice playing an active part in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care, e.g. mouth care, skin care, post radiotherapy, chemotherapy & transplantation.
Supervising, assessing, mentoring and supporting junior Registered Nurses and Health Care Professionals including bank and agency staff in the clinical setting.
Increasing the level of knowledge and skills within the Ward/Directorate through sharing best practice and supporting others to develop their professional abilities.
Implementing and sharing good infection control practice. Ensure adequate precautions taken to minimise the risk of cross infection in relation to the safe disposal of bodily fluids (including blood).
Undertaking manual handling assessments and ensuring identified actions are met, minimizing risks to patients & staff.
Day to day direct supervision of team of patients and staff.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Proven post registration
* Demonstrable experience in a relevant clinical area
* Proven evidence of recent Continuing Professional development.
Desirable
* Proven Venepuncture & Cannulation skills.
Qualifications
Essential
* NMC Registered Nurse.
Desirable
* Relevant leadership course.
* Computer literate (ECDL).
Aptitiude & Abilities
Essential
* Demonstrable communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity, and effectiveness at all levels.
* Numerate.
Desirable
* Demonstrable potential management abilities (Supervision & staff support skills)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Birch Day Case Unit, University hospitals plymouth
Derriford hospital
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
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