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We are seeking an experienced nurse to join our team on Grand Union Ward, who provide specialist Haematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant services for children and young people. We are looking for a nurse with minimum 1 year acute ward experience, with IV and oral medication competencies as desirable skills, to support our established team for 2-6 months.
Grand Union ward is a 13 bed paediatric unit, which is internationally recognised as a centre of excellence, caring for children and young people who require specialist haematology, oncology and stem cell transplant services.
You will have the opportunity to care for children and young people of all ages with a wide range of haematology conditions such as Sickle Cell Disease, Beta Thalassemia, Diamond Blackfan Anaemia and Bone Marrow Failure syndromes. Grand union ward is also a paediatric oncology shared care centre which offers you exposure to a wide range of oncological conditions.
You will be part of a highly skilled nursing team who work collaboratively with our Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinators and Clinical nurse specialists as well as engagement with a wide range of clinical specialities including psychologists, physiotherapists and dieticians.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
To take charge of the clinical needs of a group of defined patients, on occasion prioritising workload according to changing clinical need.
Completing regular observations on patients and escalating when there are concerns.
Basic nursing cares such as helping to wash patients and changing nappies.
Close monitoring of patient input and output, using the online medical records system to document overall fluid balance and escalating when there are concerns.
To actively promote the safeguarding of children and young people.
Administering medications, some of which are bone marrow transplant specific, via multiple routes such as intravenous, oral, using NGT/Pegs and nebulisers.
Accurate documentation using the online medical records system, which is timely and up-to-date.
About us
In 2018, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London stated their intent to collaborate on the development of an integrated care system for paediatric services spanning West London.
West London Childrens Healthcare will unite paediatric services from across West London together into hubs that link closely together to support clinical care provision, research, education and training. The hubs will be networked with referral hospitals and primary care networks to optimise local care wherever possible for children whatever complex healthcare needs they have and to facilitate a population health approach
In November 2018, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT), Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust (C&W) and Imperial College London (ICL) set out, as part of Healthier Hearts and Lungs, their joint commitment to develop an integrated childrens hospital network for north- west London and a new academic centre for child health. Following the transition period full integration, with a single governance structure will take place on the 1st April 2022.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Grand Union ward is a 13 bed paediatric unit, which is internationally recognised as a centre of excellence, caring for children and young people who require specialist haematology, oncology and stem cell transplant services.
You will have the opportunity to care for children and young people of all ages with a wide range of haematology conditions such as Sickle Cell Disease, Beta Thalassemia, Diamond Blackfan Anaemia and Bone Marrow Failure syndromes. Grand union ward is also a paediatric oncology shared care centre which offers you exposure to a wide range of oncological conditions.
You will be part of a highly skilled nursing team who work collaboratively with our Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinators and Clinical nurse specialists as well as engagement with a wide range of clinical specialities including psychologists, physiotherapists and dieticians.
You will have access to Clinical nurse educators in all our paediatric areas. On Grand Union ward you will be supported to build your confidence and experience by caring for patients throughout their entire Bone Marrow Transplant journey. There are multiple opportunities to gain new skills, such as blood transfusion administration. Due to the complex nature of the care, IV and oral medication competencies are desirable. If not already acquired, it will be an expectation that these competencies will be completed, alongside the education team, whilst in post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Grand Union ward is a 13 bed paediatric unit, which is internationally recognised as a centre of excellence, caring for children and young people who require specialist haematology, oncology and stem cell transplant services.
You will have the opportunity to care for children and young people of all ages with a wide range of haematology conditions such as Sickle Cell Disease, Beta Thalassemia, Diamond Blackfan Anaemia and Bone Marrow Failure syndromes. Grand union ward is also a paediatric oncology shared care centre which offers you exposure to a wide range of oncological conditions.
You will be part of a highly skilled nursing team who work collaboratively with our Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinators and Clinical nurse specialists as well as engagement with a wide range of clinical specialities including psychologists, physiotherapists and dieticians.
You will have access to Clinical nurse educators in all our paediatric areas. On Grand Union ward you will be supported to build your confidence and experience by caring for patients throughout their entire Bone Marrow Transplant journey. There are multiple opportunities to gain new skills, such as blood transfusion administration. Due to the complex nature of the care, IV and oral medication competencies are desirable. If not already acquired, it will be an expectation that these competencies will be completed, alongside the education team, whilst in post.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for sick patients in a variety of settings
Desirable
- 1 year post registration experience in an acute ward environment
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate exceptionally both verbally and in writing
- Willingness and ability to develop clinical skills
- Maintenance of confidentiality
- Ability to solve problems and use initiative
- Competency in medication administration including IV drug administration OR a willingness to undergo training
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of the NMC code of conduct
- Awareness of the current developments in nursing
Desirable
- Competency in cannulation/venepuncture
- Competency in using central venous lines to take blood samples and administer medications
- Blood transfusion competency
- Flexibility
- Organisation Skills
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration RSCN/RN Child
Desirable
- Post registration study
- A&E or critical care course or equivalent
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for sick patients in a variety of settings
Desirable
- 1 year post registration experience in an acute ward environment
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate exceptionally both verbally and in writing
- Willingness and ability to develop clinical skills
- Maintenance of confidentiality
- Ability to solve problems and use initiative
- Competency in medication administration including IV drug administration OR a willingness to undergo training
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of the NMC code of conduct
- Awareness of the current developments in nursing
Desirable
- Competency in cannulation/venepuncture
- Competency in using central venous lines to take blood samples and administer medications
- Blood transfusion competency
- Flexibility
- Organisation Skills
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration RSCN/RN Child
Desirable
- Post registration study
- A&E or critical care course or equivalent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
St. Marys Nhs Trust
Praed Street
London
W2 1NY
Employer's website
https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
