Job overview

We are looking for a Band 5 Children’s nurse; with experience or an interest in Haematology Nursing and who is ready to undertake more role responsibilities and to complement our existing nursing team.

 You will have the opportunity to work within our dynamic and friendly Haematology/Oncology and Paediatric Bone Marrow Unit. Grand Union is a 13-bedded acute paediatric haematology ward with four Paediatric Bone Marrow Transplant facilities and in addition a 2-bedded Apheresis Bay.

The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team of skilled and highly motivated staff who provide high quality care to children with a variety of conditions including:
1.    Sickle Cell Anaemia
2.    Beta Thalassaemia
3.    Diamond Blackfan Anaemia
4.    Gene Therapy 
5.    Bone Marrow Transplant
6.    Bone Marrow Failures
7.    Apheresis Programme
8.    Oncological Emergencies

We are committed to your on-going development, and we will welcome you to our team by supporting your induction with supernumerary shifts and access to our education and development programmes. 
If you feel that you are up to the challenges of this rewarding role then we will consider your application.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. 

Main duties of the job

• In partnership with the MDT develop individual programmes which provide measurable outcomes of patient care. The process should include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in accordance with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust policies. 
• To lead the provision of care in accordance with St Mary’s NHS Trust Policies reflecting current trends and developments in nursing and the NHS.
• To work towards regularly taking charge of the clinical area as required utilising appropriate support as necessary to ensure safe staffing levels are maintained. 
• To delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members in relation to patient care. 
• Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standards.
• In conjunction with the staff team contribute to developing and maintaining a ward /department philosophy and model of care. 
• To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others. 
• To be aware of, and to work towards actively participating in the Trust’s framework of clinical governance within the ward or department area, seeking advice or guidance where necessary. 
• Identify and report clinical risks so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy. 

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.  

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.  Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,  part time or job share.  Please talk to  us at interview. .