Band 5 Staff Nurse - CCH

CCH is a busy and fast paced unit that delivers treatment and support to adults, teenagers and young adults with a wide range of haematology conditions. We administer Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) and supporting therapies. We also oversee an ambulatory Stem Cell Transplantation and chemotherapy programme, as well as a busy outpatient clinic.

You will be expected to work flexibly with shifts 8am-7pm.

If you have SACT, cannulation, phlebotomy, or central lines skills it will be an advantage, but if not, then you should have enthusiasm and dexterity to develop these skills and training/support will be given. You will be supported in this post by the Unit Manager and team, Matron for Haematology and the SACT trainers., Main duties include to manage and provide care for patients undergoing systemic anti-cancer therapies and supportive treatments. The post holder will be someone who displays excellent communication skills and will be responsible for assessing patients for chemotherapy to ensure their physical condition and blood parameters are acceptable in order to receive prescribed treatment. Administration and disposal of intravenous chemotherapy in line with Trust and National guidance. Work closely and communicate effectively with all members of the MDT. Undertake procedures related to Stem Cell Transplantation. Cannulation, phlebotomy or central line skills are desirable but not necessary as you will be supported to develop these skills.

Are you a registered nurse with at least 12 months acute clinical experience looking to try something new? Are you keen to learn new skills? Are you motivated to provide a high quality service? Then an opportunity to join the Centre for Clinical Haematology (CCH) may just be for you.

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

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