Haematology Day Unit Staff Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

1. Job Details

Job Title:

Staff Nurse

Job Grade:

5

Department:

Haematology day unit

Directorate:

Location: University Hospital North Tees

DBS Disclosure Level: Enhanced

To be an enthusiastic and highly motivated member of the multidisciplinary team by using professional judgement and assuming responsibility and accountability for assessing, implementing and evaluating clinical care for patients to meet their needs in a safe, caring environment that promotes dignity, privacy and respect.

The post holder will be expected to develop knowledge and skills within the speciality and will assist in the management and organisation of nursing care within the Haematology Day Unit Responsive Care, whilst adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

The post holder will supervise the work of Health Care Assistants and Support Workers and will also support the training and assessment of student nurses whilst demonstrating the Trust values and behaviours for nursing staff at all times.

The post holder has a duty of care to patients and is expected to comply fully with best practice standards and comply with trust policies for personal and patient safety and the prevention of healthcare associated infections. This is a highly dynamic department which focuses on the safe and high quality care of patients.

The role will be suited to dynamic and forward thinking nurses who thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment. This will be an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge and skills required to manage acutely ill patients within a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team.

Senior Clinical Matron

Haematology Matron

Deputy Matron Specialist Nurse

Health Care Assistants

• Contribute to the provision of physical and psychological environment conducive to providing a good standard of nursing care.

• Responsible in the assessment of care needs under the direction of an experienced Practitioner

• Responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of care programmes under the direction of an experienced Practitioner

• Communicates effectively with patients, relatives, carers and staff.

• Liaises with members of the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of care programmes.

• May be required to take charge of a Ward/department when deemed competent and safe to do so.

• Participates in the promotion of health education and prevention of illness.

• Participate in training programmes.

• Takes responsibility for personal development and education including continuing education and development of a professional profile

• Abide by all legal requirements, statutory rules and local policies and procedures relating to good practice.

• Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff

• Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace

• Reduce sickness absence; work place accidents; and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff

• Take responsibility for personal development and education and the development of a Personal Development Plan.

Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.

Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that he/she is responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient safety.

To communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary care team in order to promote positive working relationships within the Department and throughout the Directorate

To deliver and maintain a high quality service to patients/carers and their families, ensuring effective working relations are maintained throughout the team. This is a busy unit with high levels of acutely unwell patients. Your dedication and enthusiasm is essential and in return the level of knowledge and experience you will gain will be invaluable.

This post is deemed to require a Disclosure Check Enhanced Level with the Criminal Records Bureau. This is due to the fact the post has access to children or vulnerable adults. Further information on the Disclosure Service is available from www.disclosure.gov.uk

This job description is intended as a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and should not be regarded as a complete list of those required to be fulfilled under the

written statement of the main terms and conditions of employment.

The contents may be amended from time to time subject to developing service needs although such amendment would occur following appropriate consultation with the post holder.

Employees Signature

Date

Managers

Signature

Date

Date

Prepared:

Date for Review:

Job Title: Haematology Staff Nurse Department: Medicine

Grade: 5 Date Prepared: 27-07-20

Essential

Desirable

Measure

Qualifications

RGN

Diploma in Nursing

Teaching certificate

Evidence of professional study

Degree in Nursing

Development Certificate

(Chemotherapy course)

Application Form/

Certificates

Experience

Experience of working within the hospital setting either as a final year student or as a

Registered Nurse.

Chemotherapy and haematology experience

Application Form/ interview and

references

Skills/

aptitudes

Good communication skills both verbal and written.

Organisational/time

management skills

Ability to work well under pressure and to seek advice when required.

Skills in cannulation, venepuncture

Application Form/ interview and

references

Disposition

Ability to work well within

the Multidisciplinary

Team

Effective interpersonal skills

Application Form/ interview and

references

CORE

DIMENSIONS

Foundation gateway level

(first year)

2nd Gateway level and above

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Core 1

Communication

2

P

Core 2 Personal

& People

Development

2

P

Core 3

Health, Safety &

Security

3

P

Core 4

Service

Improvement

2

P

Core 5 Quality

2

P

Core 6

Equality &

Diversity

1

P

SPECIFIC

DIMENSIONS

IK2 Information collection &

analysis

P

G5 Services &

project

management

P

G6 People management

P

Person Specification

chemotherapy compentent

Essential

• years of experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

haematology Day Unit North Tees Hospital

Hardwick road

Stockton on Tees

TS19 8PE

Employer's website

https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)