Staff Nurse Clinical Haematology

Job Description

The role:

The post is based within Inverclyde Royal Hospital where patients receive chemotherapy and associated treatments for cancer. The area operates Monday – Friday. The age range of patient is young to older adults.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• This is a Permanent
• Working 22.5 hours per week
• Shift Pattern – As per rota
• Base location – Inverclyde Royal Hospital
• Please note salary is pro-rata for part time hours

Key responsibilities: Clinical

• To assess patient needs, plan/implement and evaluate a programme of care which is evidence based utilising all available resources taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and cultural background and ensure involvement with the patient, family, carers and significant others.
• Maintain patient records in line with NMC guidelines for records and record keeping.
• Using initiative and existing knowledge and skills to provide safe support and advice for out of hours patient enquiries, referring to medical staff where necessary.
• Develop and maintain a high level of accuracy and precision in venous access skills, including cannulation, venepuncture, iv injection and advanced techniques with all types of indwelling intravenous catheters.
• Develop knowledge and skills in order to accurately and safely reconstitute intravenous medication in accordance with health and safety.

Professional

• Practice within the legal & Ethical framework as established by Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) and National Legislation to ensure patient interests and well being are met.
• Work within the National Health Service (NHS), NHS Greater Glasgow and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Legislation, Policy, Guidelines and Procedures.
• Empower patients to take responsibility for their health, well-being and future lifestyle by practising in an open transparent and inclusive manner, thereby ensuring patients have the relevant information to participate in decisions about their care.
• Provide extensive information, including discussing sensitive issues with patients and relatives in order to ensure adequate health promotion during and after transplant.

Education and Research/Audit

• Contribute to the provision of an appropriate learning environment in line with NES Quality Placement Standards.
• Complete clinical appraisal of pre registration nurses.
• Participate in performance appraisal in line with policy.
• Demonstrate own professional development.
• Support the implementation of research and clinical audit where appropriate.

Organisational/Managerial

• Organise own time and that of junior staff and learners.
• Ensures effective day-to-day management of other resources including stores supplies pharmacy and maintenance of equipment.
• Regularly lead a team of nurses.
• In conjunction with the Ward Manager/Deputy ensure that the nursing resource is utilised efficiently and effectively by managing duty roster/ sickness absence and the use of additional hours i.e. bank agency.
• Contribute to the recruitment and selection process.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• First/Second Level Registered Nurse with post registration experience
• Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in the job description

What we offer:

• We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
• As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

We encourage applications from all sections of the community. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We recognise military skills, experience and qualifications and welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.