Job summary
To provide specialised nursing care to a wide range of Haemato-Oncology patients with a variety of care needs; to perform necessary procedures to facilitate the smooth running of daycare services:
- Central Venous Access Care
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
- IV administration
- Assessment of unwell Haemato-Oncology patients, triage and admit as appropriate
This job description outlines the key contributions of the role of a Band 5 Staff Nurse from entry level (foundation gateway) through to the second gateway.
*Progression between the gateways offers scope to acquire increased management, leadership and teaching skills. Over time the post-holder will be expected to demonstrate additional competencies and undertake further responsibilities; e.g. taking charge of the ward
Main duties of the job
- To work according to the Nursing & Midwifery Council and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse or key worker (with facilitation) for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for:
- protecting and supporting the health of individual patients and clients
- The assessment of care and health education needs
- The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient
- Under supervision, to gain experience and skills in:
- Clinical practice
- Facilitation and teaching
- Management (as appropriate)
- Administration of Intravenous medication
- Blood Product Administration
- Cytotoxic Administration
- To work in accordance with UCLH Nursing and Midwifery Strategy and Core Standards and contribute towards achieving the Trust's "Top 10" Objectives
- To maintain effective communication
- To provide a high standard of holistic patient-centred care
- *To take charge of the ward/department in the absence of senior nursing staff following performance review against the agreed KSF outline and progression through the first gateway
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically-led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.
Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across nine sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
- Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assessment and care planning to meet health and wellbeing needs
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients and make changes as necessary
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
- Act as a Named Nurse (with facilitation) and maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care provided
- Act as an advocate for the patient, providing them with information and support and directing them to the relevant support services where appropriate
- Take the appropriate action to address any issues or risks
- Respect peoples dignity, wishes and beliefs; involve them in shared decision-making and obtain their consent before undertaking nursing procedures
- Promote a patient focused multidisciplinary approach to care in collaboration with carers, health care professionals and other agencies
- Ensure that treatments prescribed by the medical staff are carried out, and that multidisciplinary team members are informed of changes in the patients condition
- Ensure safe and timely transfer of patients in accordance with UCLH policy
- Ensure safe discharge of patients in accordance with UCLH Discharge Policy
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assessment and care planning to meet health and wellbeing needs
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients and make changes as necessary
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
- Act as a Named Nurse (with facilitation) and maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care provided
- Act as an advocate for the patient, providing them with information and support and directing them to the relevant support services where appropriate
- Take the appropriate action to address any issues or risks
- Respect peoples dignity, wishes and beliefs; involve them in shared decision-making and obtain their consent before undertaking nursing procedures
- Promote a patient focused multidisciplinary approach to care in collaboration with carers, health care professionals and other agencies
- Ensure that treatments prescribed by the medical staff are carried out, and that multidisciplinary team members are informed of changes in the patients condition
- Ensure safe and timely transfer of patients in accordance with UCLH policy
- Ensure safe discharge of patients in accordance with UCLH Discharge Policy
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Studying towards a degree or willing to undertake
Desirable
- Teaching qualification or equivalent
- Attained a Bachelor Degree
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 months clinical experience at Band 5 (or equivalent) in an acute specialty
Patient Care
Essential
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others appropriate to grade
- Demonstrate awareness of the importance of working as part of a team
- Able to work on / under own initiative
- Experienced in administration of oral and IV medication
Desirable
- Able to take charge and delegate duties
Skills & Abilities (KSF dimensions) - 1. Communication & Customer Care
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to engage with others and work as part of a team
Skills & Abilities (KSF dimensions) - 2. Personal & people development (KSF)
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development
- Demonstrates an awareness of the role of a facilitator. Experience of facilitating others' practice
- Awareness of the actual / potential emotional impact of working with haemato-oncology patients on self and others
Skills & Abilities (KSF dimensions) - 3. Quality and service improvement (KSF)
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding and application of research based practice
Skills & Abilities (KSF dimensions) - 4. Information processing (IT skills)
Essential
- Willing to work on established nursing information systems, EPR or the relevant information system relevant to post
- Computer literacy
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to articulate reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to shift patterns
- Manual handling (in accordance with current Trust handling regulations)
- Demonstrates and understanding and commitment to fostering equal opportunity
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Studying towards a degree or willing to undertake
Desirable
- Teaching qualification or equivalent
- Attained a Bachelor Degree
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 months clinical experience at Band 5 (or equivalent) in an acute specialty
Patient Care
Essential
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others appropriate to grade
- Demonstrate awareness of the importance of working as part of a team
- Able to work on / under own initiative
- Experienced in administration of oral and IV medication
Desirable
- Able to take charge and delegate duties
Skills & Abilities (KSF dimensions) - 1. Communication & Customer Care
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to engage with others and work as part of a team
Skills & Abilities (KSF dimensions) - 2. Personal & people development (KSF)
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development
- Demonstrates an awareness of the role of a facilitator. Experience of facilitating others' practice
- Awareness of the actual / potential emotional impact of working with haemato-oncology patients on self and others
Skills & Abilities (KSF dimensions) - 3. Quality and service improvement (KSF)
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding and application of research based practice
Skills & Abilities (KSF dimensions) - 4. Information processing (IT skills)
Essential
- Willing to work on established nursing information systems, EPR or the relevant information system relevant to post
- Computer literacy
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to articulate reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to shift patterns
- Manual handling (in accordance with current Trust handling regulations)
- Demonstrates and understanding and commitment to fostering equal opportunity
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PB
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
