Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trus...
Location
Romford, Greater London | United Kingdom
Job description
A Vacancy at Barking Havering and Redbridge Univ Hospitals NHS Trust.
Sky B is an in patient unit for acute Oncology / Haematology patients. We care for 15 patients who are newly diagnosed with cancer, receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy and symptom management, as well as patients suffering with sickle cell disease and other various different types of blood disorders such as anemia and pancytopenia. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about nursing and who has the ability to deliver excellent cancer care and would like to develop their management skills in support of the deputies and senior sister . Experience and knowledge in symptom management and the administration of Chemotherapy is ideal for this job role and preferable. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated person to become part of the ward team . You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills and will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills and professional education . We are looking for a nurse who has good leadership skills , is able to demonstrate confidence in both emergency and non- emergency and provide a role model to other members of the team . To provide support to junior staff in effectively leading and managing the ward. Participate in all ward activities as an effective team member, supporting the Junior staff taking the responsibility for the leadership of a team of staff when necessary. Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care of the patients on the ward. Responsible for good communication and liaison with patients, their families/carers and the multi-disciplinary team. Responsible for safe administration of IV Drugs and blood products. Responsible for giving advice to patients post chemotherapy via 24-hour telephone advice line. Responsible for care of Hickman/PICC lines as per Trust protocols. Administration of chemotherapy. We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county. Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London – more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We’re pleased to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to be accredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings for urgent and emergency care at Queen’s and King George hospitals; and data released by NHS England showed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care. We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We’re also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance. For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above. This advert closes on Monday 26 Feb 2024Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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