Haematology Staff Nurse

Main area Haematology Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (N/A) Hours Full time Flexible working 37.5 hours per week (LONG DAYS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS) Job ref 381-ME-7781364 NHS AfC: Band 5 Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion. With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more.

We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce. Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurse to join any of our friendly haematology ward at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), on a full-time fixed term basis to cover maternity leave.

This post will be for 12 months. The ward is a 16 bedded unit that consists of all side room's. The ward care for patients with a variety of malignant and non-malignant haematological disorders and Sickle cell and Thalassemia conditions.

The department works with a team of specialist consultants, nurses and AHPs who collectively provide a comprehensive service covering diagnosis, treatment, symptom control management, and end of life care. We strive to deliver the highest quality of care to all patients and always strive to put the patients first. You will need to be a registered nurse and ideally demonstrate previous Oncology/Haematology experience, evidence of the administration of IV medications and chemotherapy (SACT passport) is desired.

Intravenous cannulation and venepuncture are also desirable, however full training will be given. Main duties of the job The post holder will have excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in a well-resourced environment, with support from the wards Heamatology senior staff. We will support and encourage you to achieve your potential as a nurse.

You will need to have the ability to plan, document, deliver and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for patients in a responsible and efficient way, which has been drawn up in conjunction with the co-ordinator of the shift lead and the daily running of a busy Haematology ward. To develop a greater awareness and understanding of the needs of patients with cancer and the different treatment modalities administered within the Ward. To develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of managing a shift with the guidance of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.

Person specification Experience Relevant clinical experience, including that as a student or unqualified nurse Relevant voluntary experience Relevant clinical experience since registration Qualifications RN (Adult) with current NMC registration Speciality specific qualifications Teaching and Assessing qualification 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr