Staff Nurse - Haematology/ Oncology/ Bone Marrow Transplant inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED
WED 23 OCT 2024
Band 5: £35,964 to £43,780 a year pro rata per annum inclusive
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CANCER FAMILY HAEMATOLOGY HOLISTIC MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS TRANSPLANT
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a passionate Staff Nurse for their Haematology, Oncology, Immunology, and Bone Marrow Transplant services. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population facing rare and complex conditions, and while direct experience in this specialty is not mandatory, a commitment to providing high-quality care is essential. The position includes responsibilities such as planning, assessing, implementing, and evaluating care for children and their families, promoting family-centered care, effective communication within a multidisciplinary team, and taking charge of the ward when required.
The hospital provides a robust education program, supporting nursing professionals in developing their skills and advancing their careers in this unique pediatric setting. The role emphasises the importance of establishing strong relationships with patients and families, as well as collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care, including effective discharge planning. Interviews for this position will take place during the week of March 4, 2024.
The hospital provides a robust education program, supporting nursing professionals in developing their skills and advancing their careers in this unique pediatric setting. The role emphasises the importance of establishing strong relationships with patients and families, as well as collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care, including effective discharge planning. Interviews for this position will take place during the week of March 4, 2024.
Do you want to join a team on the forefront of providing cutting edge cancer treatment?
Are you in interested in exposure to patients from across the world with the most rare and complex conditions?
Are you passionate about continuous development and learning to advance your nursing skills?
Join GOSH International, where our diverse patient mix will provide you with unique clinical knowledge and an experience unrivalled across the UK.
We are looking for nurses to join our Haematology, Oncology, Immunology and Bone Marrow Transplant services. Direct experience is not essential - if you have the drive to provide the best care, we will support you in developing into this paediatric speciality or transition from an adult setting!
With the largest paediatric nurse education programme in Europe with one-to-one level of education and career development, see how GOSH International can make your nursing career extraordinary! Please click our Ward Information document for further information.
Interviews will be held w/c 4th March 2024.
- To work as a skilled member of the nursing team, to provide a high standard of holistic family centered care to the children, young people and families.
- To plan, assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care for individual children and to supervise other staff in this activity.
- Ability to promote family centered care and establish good relationships with children, young people and their families.
- To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team.
- To be able to take charge of the ward in the absence of senior nursing staff following achievement of required competence.
- To communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other staff, overcoming any barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events.
- To start planning discharges from admission, liaising with the multidisciplinary team, other departments and community services as necessary.
- To be familiar with and adopt the principles of the NHS Chief Nursing Officers vision for Compassion in Practice (NHS Commissioning Board Dec 2.
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To work as a Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of formal education, clinical skills, practical experience, and personal attributes. Here are the essential skills and qualifications required:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Nursing Degree: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc) or an equivalent nursing degree is typically required.
2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK. This typically involves passing an approved nursing program and the NMC's competency tests.
Clinical Skills:
1. Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' health and identify needs.
2. Medication Administration: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to safely administer medications.
3. Wound Care: Skills in managing and dressing wounds, observing for signs of infection.
4. Infection Control: Understanding infection prevention practices and how to implement them in a clinical setting.
5. Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification in BLS and other emergency response skills, such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) if applicable.
6. Clinical Procedures: Proficiency in various clinical skills specific to your area of nursing (e.g., IV insertion, catheterization).
Soft Skills:
1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.
2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to provide emotional support and understand patients’ perspectives.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
4. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement solutions quickly.
5. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Skills:
1. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical procedures and documenting patient care.
2. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing patient situations and workloads.
3. Technical Skills: Familiarity with medical technology and electronic health records (EHR).
Continuing Professional Development:
1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to stay current with nursing practices and policies.
Employment Considerations:
1. Experience: Many positions may require previous experience in a clinical setting, such as placements during your nursing degree.
2. Specialization: Depending on the area of nursing you wish to work in (e.g., surgical, pediatric, psychiatric), additional qualifications or experience may be necessary.
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