Job overview
We are a dedicated 12 bedded inpatient Haematology Unit who pride ourselves on transforming the way we deliver treatments to a range of haematology patients. This allows us to deliver more complex inpatient treatments. Our services includes inpatient treatment for malignant and non malignant haematological disorders.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse with an interest of treating patient with a range of haematological disorders to join our team.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to provide a high standard of nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient care. To work closely with the department / ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care, staff and service development with in the department / ward environment.
To carry out all relevant forms of care under supervision and when proficient demonstrate procedures of care; supervise junior qualified and / or unqualified staff including student nurses whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
·Assess patient care needs and the development and implementation of programmes of patient care and participate in the evaluation of these.
·To ensure a high standard of nursing care is performed at all times and assist in the review and regular update of these standards.
Please see detailed Job Description attached.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Current NMC pin
Desirable criteria
2. Working towards a teaching and assessing qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
3. Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
Desirable criteria
4. Knowledge of clinical effectiveness, research and audit
5. Venepuncture
6. Cannulation
7. Competent in the administration of intravenous medication
Personal attributes
Essential criteria
8. Able to demonstrate reflective practice and work as a team player
Communication Skills
Essential criteria
9. Excellent written and verbal communication
Desirable criteria
10. Counselling or coaching skills
11. Work well within a multidisciplinary team
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.