Job overview

To work in conjunction with the haematology specialist nurses, in the effective management of the haematology / medical patients within the day unit. To be aware of day unit policies and procedures and ensure that these are adhered to.

The post holder will be responsible for assisting in the smooth running of the Medical haematology Day Unit. To take responsibility and accountability for a group of patients. The assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care to all patients and to assist in the care of patients on Clinical Trials

Main duties of the job

To work within an experienced nursing team to deliver care and treatments to patients attending the Medical Haematology Day Unit this will include a variety of specialities including Gastroenterology, Neurology, Endocrine, Rheumatology patients . In most delivering care and supporting  Haematology patients with both malignant and non malignant conditions.

Working for our organisation

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,
community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.