King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Staff Nurse - Haematology

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Job summary

We have exciting Band 6 vacancies (both permanent and part time post) experienced Haemato-Oncology nurses to provide essential nursing expertise and leadership in Davidson ward and Waddington ward.

You should have recognised chemotherapy, haemato-oncology qualification and experience of shift coordination. This is an opportunity to show leadership skills, specialist knowledge and skills in the care and treatment of oncology and Haematology patient, demonstrating extended scope of practice and skills to support the development of the Ward. You will demonstrate a commitment to use your expert knowledge to deliver high quality care and psychological support to patients and their families. Acting as a role model and resource for junior staff and support the Ward Manager in leading the ward and contributing to wider activities such as audit to ensure the highest standards of patient care.

Our Haematological Department is one of the leading UK centres for the care of patients with both malignant disorders (leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, Aplastic Anaemia, MDS) and non-malignant disorders (Sickle Cell Disease). Our Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) service is currently the largest in the UK and currently performing over 200 transplants a year. Our service comprises of 56 inpatient beds across, busy Supportive Therapy, Ambulatory unit and Apheresis Units. We expanded the service, offering transplantation for Multiple Sclerosis and Sickle cell disease and CAR-T treatment

Main duties of the job

To provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to both the patients and their relatives within the King's College Hospital.
To take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of or as delegated by the Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse/ Head of Department
To assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of nurses within the ward complement.
To act as a clinical resource within the ward and across the Care Group as necessary.
To act as a positive role model to junior staff members. Particular emphasis is put at Kings on the need to ensure that all staff recognise their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner and to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Date posted

20 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,471 to £50,364 a year per annum inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-DH-6725-A

Job locations

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL PRACTICE

To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all times.

To assist in the delivery of an advanced specialist nursing service for people with specialist needs within a haematology setting

To be competent in the following advanced skills, ensuring patients are fully informed and physically and psychologically prepared.

Care of central venous catheters and Hickman Lines
Cannulation
Venepuncture
Administration of blood products
Venesection and venepuncture
Subcutaneous and intravenous infusion/administrations.
Subcutaneous and intravenous infusion devices
Chemotherapy administration
Administration of stem cell products (autologous and allograft)

To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives.

To uphold high standards of nursing care, according to existing policies and standards.

To support the Ward Managers and Modern Matron in processes of continuous quality improvement, formally evaluating standards of care and assisting in the implementation of changes in the light of such findings.

To actively support the implementation of the Trust nursing strategy and uphold the ethos of the local philosophy.

EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

To act as a mentor to junior staff members, responsible for the orientation, supervision and ongoing development of junior and student nurses, in conjunction with Line Manager and Practice Development staff.

To act as practice supervisor, responsible for completing competency documents for junior staff within agreed timeframes.

To act as a mentor to students undertaking further education as requested, ensuring a positive learning experience and facilitating the development of their clinical skills.

MANAGEMENT

To manage the clinical workload effectively, ensuring care is prioritised appropriately.

To contribute positively towards the delivery of a cost effective service, adjusting staffing levels to meet demand and assisting the ward manager to keep within agreed resources.

To assist with the ongoing organisation of the ward, co-ordinating the activities of the clinical area.

To liase with Medical Personnel and Bed Manager to ensure optimal bed usage at all times, facilitating timely admission and discharge of patients.

To act as a team leader to an identified group of staff, monitoring and documenting the development of their clinical skills.

To develop own skills in recruitment and retention, sickness management and performance management as determined by line manager.

To actively support the process of risk management ensure incidents are reported appropriately and helping identify ways of preventing errors and accidents to both patients and staff.

To make a positive contribution to service development affecting the clinical area and positively influence others to adapt to change.

To actively promote customer care, assisting in resolving local ( informal ) complaints and supporting the ward manager to investigate formal problems.

To assist with the monitoring of stock levels of clinical stores and technical equipment, resolving any shortfall as appropriate.

To maintain standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the clinical area, actioning remedy as appropriate and reporting deficits to Modern Matron, as appropriate.

To communicate varied and complicated information (verbally and in writing) in a way that is understood and gets the important facts across.

To carry the Unit bleep as required, resolving local problems/ conflicts, keeping managers/others informed and maintaining positive team dynamics across the Care Group at all times.

To take a leadership role in crisis situations, resolving problems across the Care Group as necessary.

To maintain confidentiality with regard to personal information pertaining to staff.

To attend and contribute to departmental meetings as required.

Essential criteria:

Being signed off for chemotherapy administration

Administration of stem cell products (autologous and allograft)

Desirable criteria:

Practice Assessor

Experience looking after CAR-T patients