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Staff Nurse - Eden Ward

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching

AI generated summary

  • You need RGN Level 1, NMC registration, basic life support, IV skills, acute care experience, and effective communication. Chemotherapy training is a plus.
  • You will provide nursing care for acute patients, coordinate with the multi-disciplinary team, administer treatments, assess complex needs, and lead care standards in the absence of a band 6 nurse.

Requirements

  • Qualifications
  • Essential criteria
  • RGN Level 1
  • Current NMC Registration
  • Desirable criteria
  • Trained in the administration of chemotherapy
  • Experienced in working on haematology/oncology ward
  • Experience and Knowledge
  • Essential criteria
  • Competent in basic life support and IV administration
  • Acute Medical Nursing Environment
  • Teaching and supervising of junior staff
  • Effective working with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Working with electronic medical record
  • Personal Attributes
  • Essential criteria
  • Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations
  • Time management and delegation skills
  • Able to train and supervise junior staff
  • Ability to lead team in absence of leader
  • Desirable criteria
  • Competent to administer chemotherapy

Responsibilities

  • - Provision of nursing care for patients with a variety of acute conditions
  • - Co-ordinating the care of patients across the multi-disciplinary team.
  • - Administration of Haematology and oncology treatments
  • - Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual patient care with minimal supervision.
  • - To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that treatments are correctly carried out in accordance with given policy.
  • - Responsible for the assessment of complex care needs of chemotherapy patients and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
  • - Lead and monitor the performance and standards of care within the Nursing Team in absence of band 6
  • - Work collaboratively with the other members of cancer services team to facilitate the development of the service.

FAQs

What type of patients does Eden Ward primarily care for?

Eden Ward principally cares for haematology patients and patients undergoing investigations and treatment of disorders affecting the blood or bone marrow, as well as those with different types of cancer.

Is chemotherapy training provided for new staff?

Yes, chemotherapy training will be provided, but there may be a waiting list before you can begin this training.

What are the essential qualifications needed for this position?

The essential qualifications required are RGN Level 1 and current NMC registration.

What experience is essential for this nursing role?

Essential experience includes competency in basic life support and IV administration, working in an acute medical nursing environment, teaching and supervising junior staff, and effective collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

Will I have opportunities for professional development?

Yes, there is a dedicated practice development team that will support your professional growth and development throughout your career journey.

What are the core values that guide Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

The core values are Committed to Excellence, Working Together, and Facing the Future.

Is there a focus on digital transformation within the organization?

Yes, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has made significant investments in digital programs, including the new Electronic Patient Record system, Epic.

How does the nursing team ensure patient safety and timely discharge?

The nursing team provides holistic care for a dedicated patient list and works closely with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patients receive safe, coordinated treatment and are discharged in a timely manner.

What responsibilities will I have as a Staff Nurse on Eden Ward?

Responsibilities include providing nursing care for patients with acute conditions, coordinating care with the multi-disciplinary team, administering haematology and oncology treatments, and assessing and developing care programs for chemotherapy patients.

Is experience on a haematology/oncology ward required for this role?

While it is desirable, it is not essential, but experience in this area may enhance your application.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is to be a leader in health and wellbeing, delivering exceptional services for our communities.

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Mission & Purpose

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As well as a performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. The Trust’s vision is to lead in delivering exceptional health and well being services to our communities. Turning our vision into reality, we are continuing to make significant invest in our infrastructure and facilities, striving for excellence and empowering our people to deliver excellence. Providing a supportive, dynamic MDT working environment, allowing our teams to deliver high quality patient care and achieving work life balance, whilst encouraging continuous professional development. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in Health & Wellbeing, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Services are delivered from three main hospital sites: Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley) Heatherwood Hospital (Ascot) Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) Additionally, the Trust delivers outpatient and diagnostic services from Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell bringing a range of services closer to these communities. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June 2022 and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients.