Job overview

We are looking for an experience Haematology/ or Oncology Nurse who can demonstrate specialist skills and can support children and families in a Day Care Unit and Outpatients setting. The postholder must be flexible in working and will seek opportunities in supporting our inpatient and Clinical Nurse Specialist Teams.

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. 
It is an expectation that all staff employed who come in contact with children and young people have a duty to safeguard and promote their welfare. 

This post will be subject to criminal records bureau checks at an enhanced level

This post is based at West London Children’s Healthcare WLCH at the St Mary’s Hospital site, which is situated in the heart of Paddington, West London. This means we are easy accessible to major transport routes and this prime location will allow you to visit the all the capital has to offer.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver individualised care using nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in partnership with the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
• Demonstrate expert competence in Central Venous Line Safety, incl. Hickman Lines, Portacaths and Blood Transfusions, Chemotherapy, etc
• Take charge of the clinical area as required, ensuring safe staffing levels and appropriate skill mix.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation in accordance with Trust policy.
• Provide psychological and emotional support to children and families, respecting cultural and individual needs.
• Ensure the clinical environment is safe, clean and conducive to the physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of patients and staff.
• Delegate tasks safely and effectively to the wider team.
• Report and support investigation of incidents, accidents and complaints.
• Actively contribute to safe discharge planning, liaising effectively with internal and external teams.

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. .