Staff Nurse - Olive and Hazel/Hawthorn Ward

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic, confident, dynamic and motivated experienced nurses with excellent communication skills and experience of oncology and haematology patients who contribute in maintaining highest standards of care whilst demonstrating effective leadership and providing support.

You are expected to provide ongoing care for Oncology and Haematology patients (including Sickle Cell) in our inpatient ward Olive and Hazel (which will be transferred to Hawthorn Ward - when the new ward opens). You will be working with the wider multidisciplinary team in supporting patients receiving chemotherapy, radiotherapy and supportive care.

Overview:

We are looking for nurses wishing to develop their leadership skills and come join us on this exciting journey in caring for our Haematology Oncology patients.

All applicants must have NMC registration and ideally experience in Haematology Oncology.

Main duties of the job

Hawthorn and Olive & Hazel:

Hawthorn Ward is an inpatient ward (15 beds) and Olive and Hazel are joint wards (26 beds) which will deliver specialist inpatient care for people with cancer and blood malignancies.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the staff role on Olive and Hazel  includes supporting the nursing and multidisciplinary workforce  in contributing  to delivering  high standards of clinical leadership, and committed to excellent standard of patient care.

Responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the specialty. Supporting and leading the team in adhering to areas of compliance and governance.  Provide leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring the planning and delivering of patient care.

*Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details*