Site Midland Metropolitan University Hospital Town Birmingham Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/02/2025 23:59
Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust is a friendly, integrated healthcare provider focused on improving the life chances and health outcomes of our diverse population.
Job Overview
It is an exciting time to join Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust with the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital recently opened. The Haematology Ward has 16 state of the art purpose built ensuite rooms for our patients.
The Haematology team are looking for experienced, dynamic and motivated Haematology nurses to join us for this adventure. Our ideal candidate will have experience in caring for patients with all types of Haematology diseases; they will have excellent communication skills, be able to take charge of the ward in the absence of the ward manager, and be competent in cannulation, phlebotomy and administration of chemotherapy.
We take a keen interest in the development of our staff, and an induction and development programme will be tailored to your needs and ambitions. This may include attendance at National Study Days, Conferences and Post registration courses, as well as our in house teaching programme.
Main Duties of the Job
In this role you will be responsible for:
* Leading a team of experienced and junior nurses to care for patients in an acute setting.
* Working alongside the band 7 and acting as deputy when required too, to ensure the smooth running and maintaining a safe environment for colleagues and patients.
* Care of the admitted Haematology patients.
* Assessment of patient pre chemotherapy.
* Safe administration of SACT and supportive therapies.
* Management of neutropenic sepsis.
* Management of chemotherapy toxicities.
* Acute clinical skills.
* Prioritising patient care.
* Ability to work a flexible shift pattern.
* Ability to lead a team.
Person Specification
Experience
* NHS experience.
* Working in haematology or oncology.
Qualifications
* RN Adults.
* Current NMC registration.
* Teaching qualification.
* Chemotherapy qualification / competence.
* Degree level qualification in health related subject.
As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.
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