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Band 3
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic forward thinking individual to join the established team in a busy Haematology Day Case and Outpatient Department. You will be part of a wider team of nursing staff, rotating through the department, including the outpatient clinic area, day case treatment area, apheresis area, and assisting with bone marrow aspirate procedures. The post will be based at the City Campus. The unit is open 8am-8pm Monday to Friday and Saturday 8am -4pm. The post holder will be expected to work Saturdays and bank holidays on a rotational basis.
Main duties of the job
Work as a member of the team providing a high standard of care to patients and their carers.
Deliver high quality holistic care to patients with the indirect supervision of a registered nurse.
Deliver efficient and effective care and communication between the multidisciplinary team, the patient, relatives and carers.
Following appropriate training, undertake venepuncture, cannulation, venesection, PICC line care and ECG recording.
Assist with Bone Marrow Aspirate procedures.
Coordinate the department under supervision of the nurse in charge.
Participate in the effective running of the outpatient department, ensuring clinics are running to time.
Working for our organisation
NUH has a set of values and behaviors to improve the experience for our patients and our staff (We are here for you). This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave is a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of thoughtful patient care and continuous improvement
Our values are: Caring and helpful; Safe and Vigilant for our patients and colleagues; Being Clinically Excellent and driving innovation to meet the needs of our patients; Using our Resources wisely whilst; Providing Quality products, services and experiences for staff and patients
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Following appropriate training and with the indirect supervision of a registered nurse, participate in the treatment of patients.
Be able to undertake full nursing observations accurately, and recognise the deteriorating patient
Act as the patient’s advocate ensuring that their best interests are met.
Using the competency framework, carry out basic nursing care of the patient and their daily activities and promote patient safety, comfort, privacy, dignity and confidentiality, reporting any change in condition to the nurse in charge.
Consider and effectively deploy available resources to achieve safe care.
Always act with regard for the privacy and dignity of the patient. Cooperate with and participate in research and clinical audit undertaken in the clinical area in order to carry forward the development of research based practice.
Use initiative in planning daily and weekly routines.
Carry out the role without the need for constant supervision and direction recognising limitations and seeking supervision when necessary.
Comply with all Trust policies with particular regard to the policies and procedures carried out in the event of maintaining staff and patient safety.
Report all accidents and untoward incidents to the nurse in charge of the area complete an incident form in accordance with Trust policy.
Report problems with equipment and facilities to the nurse in charge Be prepared to attend and undertake any necessary training, being aware of to develop oneself and to strive to increase personal knowledge.
Communication
Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team in order to promote efficient patient care.
Maintain accurate patient records.
Communicate with and provide support for patients’ relatives, carers and visitors.
Be aware of the need for confidentiality both within the written and spoken word and ensure correct storage of patients’ records at all times.
Liaise with other clinical areas as necessary for the coordination of patient care and the smooth running of the ward/unit/department.
Recognise the importance of personal contribution to morale.
Managerial
Support a culture of teamwork within the clinical area.
Collaborate with all members of the clinical area to ensure efficient running of the ward/unit/department.
Use resources effectively in order to provide quality patient care whist having an awareness of budgetary issues.
Supervise and support new non-registered staff.
General
Be aware of need for own personal development.
Contribute to making the clinical environment conductive to learning and development where individuals feel able to discuss ideas and action as well as showing initiative.
Participate in educational programmes.
Ensure completion of venepuncture and cannulation, picc line care and venesection competency packages.
Person specification
Training and Qualifiactions
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 2 in Healthcare
- Cannulation and venepuncture competent
- ECG package undertaken
Desirable criteria
- NVQ / QCF 3 in Healthcare
- Evidence of Professional Development
- Completed HCA academy at NUH
- Completed Care Certificate or willingness to do so
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience in a caring role within a health or social care setting
Desirable criteria
- Assessing the development of healthcare staff undertaking NVQ level 2
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Good telephone skills
- Ability to pass on information accurately
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria
- Understand the importance of instructions and written procedures
Planning and organisation skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate an ability to deliver care and, prioritise work under the supervision of others
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
Physical skills
Essential criteria
- Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties
- Capable of using equipment within a work environment under supervision
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of moving and handling training
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Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.
Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application
Support with Applications and Interviews: NUH are now able to offer application completion support and interview preparation support. If you would like to be contacted to take up this offer please email wideningparticipation@nuh.nhs.uk providing your name, phone number, and email address and the team will be in touch.
Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
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Consent:
- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
- Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
