Staff Nurse Grand Union Ward

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London seeks a Band 5 Children's nurse with experience in haematology nursing. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing high-quality care to children with various hematological conditions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong nursing skills, a commitment to professional development, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Opportunities for career development and flexible working arrangements are provided.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Optional benefits including Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience of caring for sick patients in various settings.
• 6 months post registration experience in a ward environment.
• Experience caring for children undergoing bone marrow transplant.

Responsibilities

• Develop individual programmes for patient care.
• Lead the provision of care in accordance with Trust Policies.
• Take charge of the clinical area as required.
• Delegate tasks to team members related to patient care.
• Maintain nursing documentation to Trust standards.

Skills

Ability to manage own patient workload

Knowledge of research and audit

Competency in cannulation/venepuncture

Ability to take charge of a ward

Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code

Education

RSCN/RN (child)

Level 3 safeguarding

Job description

We are looking for a Band 5 Children's nurse; with experience or an interest in Haematology Nursing and who is ready to undertake more role responsibilities and to complement our existing nursing team.

You will have the opportunity to work within our dynamic and friendly Haematology/Oncology and Paediatric Bone Marrow Unit. Grand Union is a 13-bedded acute paediatric haematology ward with four Paediatric Bone Marrow Transplant facilities and in addition a 2-beddedpheresis Bay.

The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team of skilled and highly motivated staff who provide high quality care to children with a variety of conditions including:

• Sickle Cell Anaemia
• Beta Thalassaemia
• Diamond Blackfan Anaemia
• Gene Therapy
• Bone Marrow Transplant
• Bone Marrow Failures
• Apheresis Programme
• Oncological Emergencies

We are committed to your on-going development, and we will welcome you to our team by supporting your induction with supernumerary shifts and access to our education and development programmes. If you feel that you are up to the challenges of this rewarding role then we will consider your application.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

Main duties of the job

• In partnership with the MDT develop individual programmes which provide measurable outcomes of patient care. The process should include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in accordance with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust policies.
• To lead the provision of care in accordance with St Mary's NHS Trust Policies reflecting current trends and developments in nursing and the NHS.
• To work towards regularly taking charge of the clinical area as required utilising appropriate support as necessary to ensure safe staffing levels are maintained.
• To delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members in relation to patient care.
• Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standards.
• In conjunction with the staff team contribute to developing and maintaining a ward /department philosophy and model of care.
• To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others.
• To be aware of, and to work towards actively participating in the Trust's framework of clinical governance within the ward or department area, seeking advice or guidance where necessary.
• Identify and report clinical risks so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

• RSCN/RN (child)
• Level 3 safeguarding

Experience

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of caring for sick patients in a variety of settings - this could be as a student
• 6 months post registration experience in a ward environment
• Experience caring for children undergoing bone marrow transplant
• Experience of change management - positive change agent
• Experience working with newly qualified nurses and students

Skills

• Ability to manage own patient workload
• Knowledge of research and audit
• Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to own
• Ability to take charge of a ward or part of a ward, delegate and supervise junior staff
• Competency in cannulation/ venepuncture

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.