Senior Staff Nurse in Grand Union Ward

Role Overview

We are looking for a Band 6 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.

Work Environment

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.

Team and Responsibilities

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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 regularly take 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.