Senior Staff Nurse- Safari Ward

Blood, Cells and Cancer Directorate
Safari Ward (haematology, oncology & BMT day care and outpatient department)
Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse
Full Time
1 year maternity cover

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced NMC Registered, haematology and oncology experienced nurse to join our team. This is a fixed-term secondment post, and offers flexible working. The successful candidate will take responsibility for provision of expert clinical care and advice; and ensuring the provision of high quality care to patients and families.

Our teams work together to provide high quality, expert and innovative care to treat children and young people (CYP) with a cancer diagnosis. We actively trial new therapies and different models of care. We are at the forefront of cancer treatment. Our medical and nursing experts work in collaboration with the Institute of Child Health (ICH) and with other treatment centres across the United Kingdom. Safari Day Care and Outpatients services are delivered in two separate areas. The Day Care service is managed in the GOSH Southwood Building and the Outpatients service is managed on Rabbit Ward in the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine (RLHIM) Building, which is adjacent to GOSH.

The day care service has 20 beds and sees haematology, oncology, CAR-T and Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) patients for treatment, procedures, investigations and reviews. We have a theatre in Safari, which enables us to undertake procedures requiring short general anaesthesia on site. Patients attend for procedures under general anaesthesia, day treatment including intravenous or intra-reservoir chemotherapy, blood sampling, tests, imaging, clinical reviews and ambulatory care. The ward team works collaboratively with medical staff, advanced health practitioners, pharmacists, allied health professionals, and play staff to deliver high quality care to children and young people (CYP) with cancer. Planning is underway to build the new Children Cancer Centre at GOSH to expand the service and meet projected demands.

The outpatient service has six clinic consultation rooms and sees haematology, oncology and BMT patients for clinical assessments or reviews, blood sampling and tests. The department is part of the CYP Cancer Unit at GOSH, which forms the Joint Principal Treatment Centre (PTC) with UCLH for North London. Children aged 13 years and above are treated at UCLH, and younger children at GOSH. The Cancer Unit at GOSH provides care for all children under the age of one across North and South London. The department is an active participant in national and international collaborative clinical trials and has close working relationships with the BMT Team. The Unit shares the care of patients with Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Units (POSCU) and community teams across London.

Main duties of the job

As a Directorate, we are committed to your professional development and offer diverse learning and training opportunities, which could be individually structured to include study to Bachelors Degree, Post-Graduate Diploma, or Masters Degree. Professional development is actively encouraged. We have a clear development programme closely linked to appropriate competencies, which encourages progression through an exciting and rewarding career in CYP cancer nursing.

At GOSH, we are committed to helping staff achieve their professional potential and this is actively supported by the teams of Nurse Practice Educators, Ward Managers, and Senior Nurse Leaders. We have an effective Mentorship programme and support staff through obtaining further educational qualifications.

As a Trust, we have the GOSH Learning Academy (GLA) and the Centre for Outcomes and Experience Research in Children’s Health, Illness and Disability (ORCHID) supporting staff’s academic, professional and inquisitive ambitions.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women’s Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To be a clinical expert within the specialty
• To ensure the provision of excellent, evidence-based nursing care for the children, young people and their families at all times
• Ensure that each child or young person is assessed, and that their care is planned, implemented and evaluated in negotiation with the family, and that this is accurately documented.
• Promote Family Centred Care and ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring, clean and safe environment for the children, young people and their families.
• To act as an advocate for the child, young person and family ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support services.
• To communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other staff, overcoming any barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

GOSH Values and Culture

• Our values | Collaboration| Curiosity | Respect
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.
• NMC Registered Nurse (appropriate to clinical speciality)
• Relevant nursing qualification
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relating to clinical speciality
• Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience

Experience/Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Experience of having worked with acute/chronically sick children or specialised transferable skills
• Understanding of professional and current issues in children’s nursing
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
• Understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practice
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
• Basic knowledge of computer skills
• Understating or evidence of fulfilling requirements for Revalidation
• Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures
• Understanding of principles of clinical governance ( risk management, audit, quality)
• Understanding of nursing practice and innovation outside of GOSH
• Knowledge of clinical incidents and complaints and reporting
• Previous experience in the relevant specialty of post (preferably in an NHS setting)

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients
• Committed to family centred care
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management and teaching skills
• Ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative
• Ability to delegate tasks as appropriate
• Demonstrates Compassion in practice
• Administration of IV drugs and chemotherapy
• Central venous access management

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