Job summary
A secondment opportunity has become available at the Williams Day Unit, Haematology and Oncology Unit.
We are seeking a committed individual who will demonstrate the Values of the Trust to join our team. This job is working hours Mon - Fri 08:30 - 16:30 and will be responsible for administering supportive products for patients who either have a malignant or non malignant haematology / oncology diagnosis.
The successful candidate will work with in the Nursing team at the WDU and the MDT to deliver the high standard of care we seek for our patients.
Main duties of the job
Responsibility for the correct administration of prescribed medication including, blood transfusion, blood products, IVIG's, iron infusions and Zoledronic Acid.
To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
Ensuring high quality, evidence based care is provided to the patient.
Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and recognising the signs of "deterioration" and take action as required without delay.
Ensuring compliance with all mandatory training requirements.
Good communication skills with patients, families, the multi-disciplinary team.
Providing privacy, dignity and person-centred care
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping.
Working at the Williams Day Unit you will be working with a mixture of the MDT members in the patients care this includes Chemotherapy Nurse, including the Hospitals SACT lead. Oncologists, Haematologists and the Clinical Nurse Specialised in the specific tumour sites. All staff will be willing to teach if you show interest in learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
- To ensure high quality, evidence based care is provided to patient in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
- Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas. Ensuring high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, interventions are delivered from admission to discharge
- To ensure that all patients have a safe discharge knowing when and where their next appointment / follow up will be.
- To consistently organise and deliver individualised patient care..
- Recognise the signs of deterioration and take action as required without delay
- Manage clinical emergencies, ensuring that he/she is up to date with hospital life support
- Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including Blood Products
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
- To ensure high quality, evidence based care is provided to patient in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
- Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas. Ensuring high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, interventions are delivered from admission to discharge
- To ensure that all patients have a safe discharge knowing when and where their next appointment / follow up will be.
- To consistently organise and deliver individualised patient care..
- Recognise the signs of deterioration and take action as required without delay
- Manage clinical emergencies, ensuring that he/she is up to date with hospital life support
- Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including Blood Products
Person Specification
Compentency shown @ interview
Essential
- NMC registered for over 1 year
Desirable
- Experience and confident in use of PICC lines
Compentecy shown at interview
Essential
- Competent in venepuncture and cannulation
Compentecy shown at interview
Essential
- Previous experience in administering blood Products
Person Specification
Compentency shown @ interview
Essential
- NMC registered for over 1 year
Desirable
- Experience and confident in use of PICC lines
Compentecy shown at interview
Essential
- Competent in venepuncture and cannulation
Compentecy shown at interview
Essential
- Previous experience in administering blood Products
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).
