Job summary
Are you interested in developing your nursing career within a speciality?Paediatric Haematology at St Marys is full of opportunities for newly qualified or experiences nurses looking to further their career in a fast-paced and learning-rich environment. Come and join our friendly, motivated team who provide specialist Haematology and Stem Cell Transplant services.
Paediatric Haematology consists of Grand Union Ward and the Paediatric Haematology Day Unit which are internationally recognised as centres of excellence. You will have the opportunity to care for Children/Young People with a wide range of conditions such as Sickle Cell Disease, Beta thalassemia, Diamond Blackfan Anaemia and Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes. You will be part of a skilled nursing team who work closely with our BMT Coordinators and CNS's.
On Grand Union you will be supported to build your confidence and experience by caring for patients through the BMT journey. We are committed to professional development and you will be supported and encouraged to take advantage of a large range of educational opportunities. We will support you to gain competence and confidence with the development of skills and acquisition of knowledge. There is the opportunity to gain skills in the administration of fresh and cryopreserved cells, Chemotherapy and Apheresis, as well as getting involved in quality improvement and collaboration with leading paediatric teams.
Main duties of the job
- As a Registered Paediatric Nurse you will prioritise patient care, provide high quality, effective individualised care to all patients that is compassionate and caring.
- To asses care needs and develop, implement and evaluate them without supervision.
- To work with the Matron and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the ward team.
- To provide direct quality patient care to Haematology, Oncology and Haemoglobinopathy patients.
- To carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise unqualified and adaptation staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
- To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.
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 encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location. As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
AIM OF THE ROLE:
- The post holder will work with the ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the ward team.
- The post holder will provide direct quality patient care to Haematology, Oncology, Haemoglobinopathy and Infectious diseases
- The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise unqualified and adaptation staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
- To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
- To deliver efficient, compassionate and excellent nursing care to patients and their families which is evidence based.
- To minimise risk and maintain safety of patients and staff; supporting the ward manager in investigating incidents and identifying ways to improve practice.
- To actively promote the safeguarding of children and young people.
- To use evidence based practice and actively participate in the progression of nursing within Imperial Healthcare trust.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Communication and relationship skills
- To demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations.
- Contribute towards sharing good practice within the ward/department and Trust wide.
- To promote a positive image of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust at all times.
- To work cohesively with all members of the ward team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times.
- Adhere to and actively promote to others the Trust Values and Behaviours.
- Be involved in organisational development plans to transform the hospital to meet the needs of future, this will include upholding Imperial College Healthcare shared values.
Responsibility- Patient/ Client care
- In partnership with other professionals and disciplines to 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 take charge of the clinical needs of a group of defined patients and/or ward or department on occasion prioritising workload according to changing clinical need.
- To work towards taking charge of a 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. (for example when taking charge or as link nurse)
- Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records).
- To actively contribute to the quality improvement framework and patient experience work streams to improve quality care and experience.
- 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 Trusts 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.
- To provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical, psychological and spiritual well-being for staff, patients/clients and their relatives/carers, seeking guidance or advice where necessary.
- Record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required.
- To promote actively a healthy lifestyle for patients and staff appreciating national strategy requirements.
Responsibility- Policy and service
- Under the supervision of the ward / department manager to work on delegated projects relating to local policy and service development.
- To work towards an awareness of service delivery plans
- To be involved actively in the implementation of Trust policies and procedures at ward / department level, reinforcing their use.
- Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills, at first under supervision, using the Trusts Performance Review System, enabling standards of patient care to be monitored constantly and improved.
Responsibility- Financial and physical
- To work together with the ward team to ensure effective use of resources & adequate stock levels.
Responsibility Staff/ HR/ leadership, training
- Actively manage own annual leave in line with Trust and local Policy and Procedure.
- Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills by participating in the Trusts 1:1, appraisal process and PDR development programme.
- Participate in the programme for clinical supervision as required.
- Maintain a personal, professional profile, identifying role and skill developments in line with the Scope of Professional Practice.
- Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, including support staff to promote a cohesive ward team and the achievement of team objectives
- To contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment for colleagues, patients and visitors.
- To participate in staff education and development, including utilising appropriate learning opportunities and to act as a mentor and resource for student nurses, adaptation and unqualified members of the nursing team.
Responsibility- Information resources
- To be involved actively in maintaining data quality on ICHIS and electronic patient records or similar systems in the future.
- Undertake relevant training for electronic information systems in place & under development.
- To remain updated and informed by regularly accessing your Trust email account for communications and information sharing.
Responsibility- Research and development
- Demonstrate through a holistic approach to nursing care and day to day clinical issues an understanding of evidence based practice.
- Participate in the collection of audit and research data as required.
- At first under supervision, participate in conducting nursing audit to achieve the agreed standards.
- Under the supervision of the Sister/Charge Nurse contribute and participate in the process of setting goals and benchmarking standards of care.
- Participate in Trust wide research awareness sessions for nurses and midwives and recommend innovations for clinical practice.
Freedom to act
- Required to use a degree of initiative and deal with matters independently where they can, for example a post holder may be required to deal with patient enquiries which are generally routine, but would refer non-routine enquiries to others.
- At second gateway: required to act independently within appropriate clinical/professional guidelines and refer to their manager when necessary.
Other duties
- Provide cover for colleagues as appropriate.
- Undertake any other duties requested as appropriate to the banding
Job description
Job responsibilities
AIM OF THE ROLE:
- The post holder will work with the ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the ward team.
- The post holder will provide direct quality patient care to Haematology, Oncology, Haemoglobinopathy and Infectious diseases
- The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise unqualified and adaptation staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
- To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
- To deliver efficient, compassionate and excellent nursing care to patients and their families which is evidence based.
- To minimise risk and maintain safety of patients and staff; supporting the ward manager in investigating incidents and identifying ways to improve practice.
- To actively promote the safeguarding of children and young people.
- To use evidence based practice and actively participate in the progression of nursing within Imperial Healthcare trust.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Communication and relationship skills
- To demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations.
- Contribute towards sharing good practice within the ward/department and Trust wide.
- To promote a positive image of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust at all times.
- To work cohesively with all members of the ward team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times.
- Adhere to and actively promote to others the Trust Values and Behaviours.
- Be involved in organisational development plans to transform the hospital to meet the needs of future, this will include upholding Imperial College Healthcare shared values.
Responsibility- Patient/ Client care
- In partnership with other professionals and disciplines to 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 take charge of the clinical needs of a group of defined patients and/or ward or department on occasion prioritising workload according to changing clinical need.
- To work towards taking charge of a 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. (for example when taking charge or as link nurse)
- Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records).
- To actively contribute to the quality improvement framework and patient experience work streams to improve quality care and experience.
- 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 Trusts 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.
- To provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical, psychological and spiritual well-being for staff, patients/clients and their relatives/carers, seeking guidance or advice where necessary.
- Record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required.
- To promote actively a healthy lifestyle for patients and staff appreciating national strategy requirements.
Responsibility- Policy and service
- Under the supervision of the ward / department manager to work on delegated projects relating to local policy and service development.
- To work towards an awareness of service delivery plans
- To be involved actively in the implementation of Trust policies and procedures at ward / department level, reinforcing their use.
- Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills, at first under supervision, using the Trusts Performance Review System, enabling standards of patient care to be monitored constantly and improved.
Responsibility- Financial and physical
- To work together with the ward team to ensure effective use of resources & adequate stock levels.
Responsibility Staff/ HR/ leadership, training
- Actively manage own annual leave in line with Trust and local Policy and Procedure.
- Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills by participating in the Trusts 1:1, appraisal process and PDR development programme.
- Participate in the programme for clinical supervision as required.
- Maintain a personal, professional profile, identifying role and skill developments in line with the Scope of Professional Practice.
- Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, including support staff to promote a cohesive ward team and the achievement of team objectives
- To contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment for colleagues, patients and visitors.
- To participate in staff education and development, including utilising appropriate learning opportunities and to act as a mentor and resource for student nurses, adaptation and unqualified members of the nursing team.
Responsibility- Information resources
- To be involved actively in maintaining data quality on ICHIS and electronic patient records or similar systems in the future.
- Undertake relevant training for electronic information systems in place & under development.
- To remain updated and informed by regularly accessing your Trust email account for communications and information sharing.
Responsibility- Research and development
- Demonstrate through a holistic approach to nursing care and day to day clinical issues an understanding of evidence based practice.
- Participate in the collection of audit and research data as required.
- At first under supervision, participate in conducting nursing audit to achieve the agreed standards.
- Under the supervision of the Sister/Charge Nurse contribute and participate in the process of setting goals and benchmarking standards of care.
- Participate in Trust wide research awareness sessions for nurses and midwives and recommend innovations for clinical practice.
Freedom to act
- Required to use a degree of initiative and deal with matters independently where they can, for example a post holder may be required to deal with patient enquiries which are generally routine, but would refer non-routine enquiries to others.
- At second gateway: required to act independently within appropriate clinical/professional guidelines and refer to their manager when necessary.
Other duties
- Provide cover for colleagues as appropriate.
- Undertake any other duties requested as appropriate to the banding
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- First level RSCN/RN Child
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC code of conduct
Desirable
- RSCN with acute care experience
- Experience in change management - positive change agent
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
Desirable
- Teaching skills
- Knowledge of research and audit
- For specialist areas ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of patient group
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- First level RSCN/RN Child
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC code of conduct
Desirable
- RSCN with acute care experience
- Experience in change management - positive change agent
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
Desirable
- Teaching skills
- Knowledge of research and audit
- For specialist areas ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of patient group
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
