Senior Staff Nurse - Haematology

Are you an experienced Cancer Haematology Nurse looking for your next step?Were seeking adedicated Senior Staff Nurseto join our expert Cancer Nursing Team atThe Harborne Hospital, Birmingham.

This is an exciting opportunity for anexperienced Band 6 Nurse or aBand 5 Nurse with consolidated haematology cancer nursing experience to take the next step in their career.Haematology experience is essential, and you must be aSACT-approved chemotherapy giver.

The Harborne Hospital is HCA Healthcare UKs 4th NHS Joint Venture a purpose-built, state-of-the-art, 50-bed hospital designed with patients and staff in mind. As part of the UKs leading independent healthcare provider, we deliver complex care across multiple specialties, includingCardiology, Cancer and Complex Surgery.

In this role, youll:

Work within a highly skilled haematology nursing team, providing specialist cancer care.

Deliver, assess, and evaluate personalised treatment plans.

Be an advocate for patients and their families, supporting them medically, physically, and emotionally throughout their cancer journey.

Gain greater autonomy our nurse-led clinical model means youll play a key role in assessment and treatment decisions.

Main duties of the job

What we offer you:

The chance to be at theforefront of cancer care, working with cutting-edge treatments not yet available on the NHS.

Clear development pathways, with support intoSister or Matron roles.

Access to funded courses and qualifications, includingMasters-level education.

Ongoing training and development through regular teaching sessions and external experts.

A culture that prioritises yourwellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth.

About us

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Staff Nurse, youll be eligible for:

25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance from day one

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Job responsibilities

The Senior Staff Nurseis responsible forthe assessment of care needs of patients, planning programmes of care,implementationand evaluation of these programmes without direct supervision.

They are expected to;

take charge of the ward and supervise junior members of staff

provideclinical guidance to colleagues in disease identification and management, and relevant interventions for the clinical speciality

work independently/autonomously without direct supervision and are accountable for their own actions

take onadditionalresponsibility, such as a link nurse role

They ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients and always work in a manner that promotes dignity and respect through the adoption of person-centred care principles.

Theydemonstratecommitment to quality patient care through effective leadership and team working.

Clinical Responsibilities

Carries out a full range of registered nurse duties, including assessment, planning,implementationand evaluation of the patients condition. Maintain the privacy and dignity of all patients whilst adhering tohospitaland department policies, reporting any difficulties you have not been able to solve to Ward Manager

Maintains a safe environment when caring for patients, including those patientsrequiringfrequent levels of monitoring

Assistandadvisestaff, both registered and unregistered in the delivery of patient care

Monitors all patient care and treatment,maintaininghigh standardsand quality at all times

Carries out instructions from the nurse in charge and implements treatments ordered by members of the multidisciplinary team

Is able toprioritise nursing care, recognise deterioration in a patients condition and escalate to the site team/clinicianimmediately

Maintainsaccurate,contemporaneousand legible written records of care

Ensure effective communication with all levels of staff including the whole multidisciplinary team

Under the direction of the Ward Matron,demonstratesclinical skills to pre and post registered nursing staff

Adheres to the agreed procedures asidentified, and promotes by example, a high standard ofgood qualitynursing care in the department

Fosters good relationships with other departments, the multidisciplinaryteamand visitors to the unit. Helps to achieve andmaintainhigh morale for both staff and patients

Professional Responsibilities

To keep up to date with current developments in nursing and ensure evidence-based practice

Adheres to HCAs uniform and dress code policy

Personal appearance, hygiene, and attitudes provide patient and/or staff positive assurance

Responsible as a trained nurse for the control and administration of drugs within the regulations outlined in the HCA Medication Management Policy and the NMC and completes the hospitals Intravenous and oral drug competency programmes

Participates in and leads ward projects, enhancing the standards of care

Assistin the updating of Professional practice/procedures in line with current research

Helpmaintainan environment conducive to the allocation of nursing students and other staff in training

Person Specification Qualifications

• A current NMC Nurse registration
• Experience in Chemotherapy administration
• Post registration experience within a haematology setting is essential

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£38,690 to £42,792 a yearShift Enhancement