We have an exciting opportunity for experienced haematology nurses who are keen to develop their specialist skills further to move into Band 6 Charge nurse roles within our SCT/Haematology wards.
The haematology department at Hammersmith Hospital offers nurses a unique and exciting opportunity to select a career pathway that will provide a wide range of malignant and non-malignant haematology experience working at the cutting edge of technological and therapeutic advancements in care. Nurses will have the opportunity to work in one of the leading specialist haematology centres, which runs one of the largest stem cell transplant (SCT) programmes in Europe, whilst also gaining experience in caring for patients with blood diseases such as leukaemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, sickle cell disease, aplastic anaemia, as well as, clotting disorders including haemophilia.
The haematology department operates innovative care pathways that include extended day care provision, day pain service, ambulatory care, apheresis and chemotherapy services, triage and assessment providing direct access to in-patient wards. Within this framework, nurses will have the opportunity to develop advanced skills in managing acute patients undergoing SCT that will include administration of stem cells, managing severe immunosuppression and neutropenic sepsis, developing essential skills in chemotherapy, symptom control and end of life care, as well as, being exposed to research and clinical trials.
To develop and maintain essential skills and experience that are essential to providing safe and effective care.
To ensure effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of identified care needs.
To deliver compassionate person-centred care, treating patients, their relatives/carers with dignity and respect.
To promote and maintain effective communication with patients, relatives/carers and other staff.
To act as a professional role model, demonstrating well developed leadership and communication skills.
For the band 6 nursing posts we do require registered nurses with previous haematology experience and who have completed a relevant specialist post registration module/training.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
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