Registered Nurse (Edward Jenner), Band 5

You will receive a comprehensive induction with our dedicated Practice Development team. You will then be supported to achieve all your clinical competencies to enable you to work independently within the unit.
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver all therapies required by our patients. If you don't already possess these skills then we will provide you with the training and opportunity to succeed in this role including the opportunity to complete the SACT module (APPS which is accredited by the University of Gloucestershire)., The Edward Jenner Unit nursing team work very closely with the Haematology consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialists, administration and clerical staff to provide outstanding care to our patients.
We are a team that strives to ensure every patient is involved in the decisions about their care, which means they receive a positive experience when they attend for their appointments and treatments.
We are really proud of the Edward Jenner Unit and have worked very hard as a team to ensure the Dept provides a safe, caring, comfortable environment for our patients.

Are you looking for a new challenge?
Would you like to learn new skills?
Do you want to increase your knowledge base?, We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated compassionate registered nurse that has excellent communication and people skills., You will ideally have been qualified for appropriate years, and have some experience of Haematology / Oncology patient care & treatment, and be working towards to specialist course relevant to Oncology /Haematology.
If you haven't then don't panic, please still get in touch so we can show you around the dept and introduce the specialty to you.
You will need to have;
- Excellent IT skills
- Enhanced clinical skills including, administration of IV drugs, cannulation & phlebotomy.
- Be able to care for PICC lines and CVC's.
- Demonstrate the ability to assess a patient's condition & implement appropriate care.
- Communicate effectively, especially where patient's ability to do so is compromised.
- Deliver safe care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using equipment and resources safely and as appropriate.

Band 5
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.

Edward Jenner Unit is a busy day care unit based at Gloucester Royal Hospital. It is open Monday - Friday between 08:00- 19:00.
We provide care and treatment for Haematology patients and deliver a range of treatments including;
Administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT), immunoglobulins & blood products
Procedures such as venesection and bone marrow biopsy
SACT outpatient clinic reviews
CVC line care & patient support.
We are a friendly, supportive, caring team that thrive on delivering patient centred compassionate care to our Haematology and Immunology patients. So, if you're looking for a new opportunity then Edward Jenner Unit can offer you this!