Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse-Clinical Haematology

An exciting development opportunity has arisen for an experienced haematology nurse to join our team at the Centre for Clinical Haematology (CCH) as a Sister/Charge Nurse. The unit is located at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

CCH offers 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. Alongside the management of a busy outpatient clinic and phlebotomy service.

The successful candidate will need experience in caring for haematology patients and be competent and have experience in cannulation and phlebotomy, the management of central lines and administration of SACT., Main duties include are to manage and provide care for patients undergoing systemic anti-cancer therapies and supportive treatments.

Support the senior sister/ charge nurse in the day to day running of the unit. 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.

Act as a role model and mentor, promoting excellence through practice and taking responsibility for supervision and development for all staff including student nurses, support workers, providing support, advice and training. Work closely and communicate effectively with all members of the MDT. You will deputise for the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and will support the leadership and management of the department with particular emphasis on quality and clinical standards.

Administration and disposal of intravenous chemotherapy in line with Trust and National guidance. Undertake procedures related to Stem Cell Transplantation. Cannulation, phlebotomy or central line skills are essential

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