Charge Nurse - Clinical Haematology
The closing date is 04 June 2025
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for experienced haematology nurses who are keen to develop their specialist skills further to move into Band 6 Charge nurse roles within our SCT/Haematology wards.
The haematology department at Hammersmith Hospital offers nurses a unique and exciting opportunity to select a career pathway that will provide a wide range of malignant and non-malignant haematology experience working at the cutting edge of technological and therapeutic advancements in care. Nurses will have the opportunity to work in one of the leading specialist haematology centres, which runs one of the largest stem cell transplant (SCT) programmes in Europe, whilst also gaining experience in caring for patients with blood diseases such as leukaemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, sickle cell disease, aplastic anaemia, as well as, clotting disorders including haemophilia.
The haematology department operates innovative care pathways that include extended day care provision, day pain service, ambulatory care, apheresis and chemotherapy services, triage and assessment providing direct access to in-patient wards. Within this framework, nurses will have the opportunity to develop advanced skills in managing acute patients undergoing SCT that will include administration of stem cells, managing severe immunosuppression and neutropenic sepsis, developing essential skills in chemotherapy, symptom control and end of life care, as well as, being exposed to research and clinical trials.
Main duties of the job
- To develop and maintain essential skills and experience that are essential to providing safe and effective care.
- To ensure effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of identified care needs.
- To deliver compassionate person-centred care, treating patients, their relatives/carers with dignity and respect.
- To promote and maintain effective communication with patients, relatives/carers and other staff.
- To act as a professional role model, demonstrating well developed leadership and communication skills.
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 tous at interview.
Details
Date posted
21 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£42,471 to £50,364 a year Pa Inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-SCCS-1910
Job locations
Hammersmith Hospital
Du Cane Road
London
W12 0HS
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Hammersmith Hospital
Du Cane Road
London
W12 0HS
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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