Senior Staff Nurse - Haematology/Oncology

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Senior Staff Nurse to join their Haematology/Oncology team in London. This role offers the opportunity to work with children aged 0-12 years, providing high-quality care and engaging in research initiatives. The position emphasizes professional development with extensive educational opportunities, including degree and master's level studies. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to compassionate care. This role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in children's health.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a focus on children's care.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Promote continuous improvement in patient care through research.
• Mentor students and support staff development.

Skills

Care planning and prioritization

Leadership and organizational skills

Excellent communication

Family-centered care commitment

Delegation and prioritization abilities

IV drug administration

Teamwork and initiative

Time management and teaching skills

Compassionate practice

Central venous access management

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Child)

Relevant nursing qualifications

Job description

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Senior Staff Nurse - Haematology/Oncology, London

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Client:

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.05.2025

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Job overview

Elephant Ward is looking to recruit a Senior Staff Nurse

1 year Fixed term

1 Permanent

Full time - Blood, Cells and Cancer Directorate

Elephant ward is part of a large Haematology/Oncology department caring for children aged 0-12 years. We focus on community partnership and shared care to provide high-quality care, including research opportunities and treatments like high-dose therapy, stem cell rescue, and antibody treatments.

The unit emphasizes professional development with extensive educational opportunities, including degree and master's level studies.

Main duties of the job

The role involves promoting continuous improvement in patient care through research and evidence-based practice, mentoring students, and supporting staff development to enhance nursing skills.

Applicants must meet all essential criteria outlined in the detailed job description.

Working for our organisation

GOSH is dedicated to fair recruitment based on ability and merit, promoting diversity and inclusion. We value a culture of respect and fairness, actively welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds and supporting inclusive policies and networks.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Further details are available in the attached documents outlining key tasks, responsibilities, and person specifications.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

• Our Always values
• Understanding of diversity and inclusion
• Contributions to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives
• NMC Registered Nurse (Child) or relevant registration
• Ongoing professional development
• Relevant nursing qualifications

Skills/Abilities

• Care planning and prioritization
• Leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent communication
• Family-centered care commitment
• Delegation and prioritization abilities
• IV drug administration
• Teamwork and initiative
• Time management and teaching skills
• Compassionate practice
• Central venous access management

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience with sick children or transferable skills
• Knowledge of current issues in children’s nursing
• Research and evidence-based practice understanding
• Basic computer skills
• Revalidation requirements
• Safeguarding policies
• Clinical governance principles
• Experience with clinical incidents and complaints
• Research methodologies