Bank - Registered Nurse, Haematology - COVID-19 in Stockport

Stockport Foundation Trust – Registered General Nurse (Adult Oncology/Haematology

Job Title and Grade: Bank Registered General Nurse – RN00 – Band 5
Location/Trust: Laurel Suite, Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove, Hazel Grove, Sk2 7JE
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday. 37.5 hours per week
Dates: 18th January 2021 – 26th March 2021 with possibility of being extended or leading to fixed term contract
Pay Rates (hourly): Days: £20 Saturdays/Nights: £26 Sundays/Bank Hols: £32 – enhanced until 31st January 2021.

The Role:

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse who would like to be part of providing better lives for the service users, working in a fast-paced NHS Foundation Trust?

If you answered yes, then we would love to hear from you as we are looking for Registered Nurses to Maternity Leave in our Laurel Suite at Stepping Hill Hospital.

You will be providing nursing care and advice to patients requiring treatment for malignant and non-malignant haematological disorders. Treatments include administration of IV and oral chemotherapy, Other Anti-Cancer treatments, such as; Monoclonal Therapies, IV immunoglobulins, blood and platelets transfusions, zometa and pamidronate infusions, venesection.

The post holder must possess the ability to work unsupervised following competency assessment and co-ordinate haematology day case in the absence of more senior staff.

Skills/Responsibilities:

To apply for this post you will have the following;

Education & Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse
• Evidence of post registration education in cancer or oncology or haematology

Knowledge

• Awareness of current professional nursing issues in haematology and oncology care

Experience

• Evidence of good practice
• Previous experience in oncology, haematology or oncology setting

Skills & Abilities

• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Proficient in phlebotomy, cannulation, care of central venous access devices and venesection
• Ability to work independently without supervision
• Experience of teaching and assessing
• Good interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload
• Proficient in administration of chemotherapy
• Skills in the management of chemotherapy side effects

Work Related Circumstances

• Occupational Health Clearance
• Able to comply with Trust policies

Stockport are passionate, patient focused, positive individuals, who are committed to working together to help people live well, striving to give their people a great work experience where they feel supported and valued.

In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits: –

• Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week!
• First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England
• Dedicated consultants
• Flexible working options
• Free DBS and free training
• Build holiday allowance
• Support when you need it – 24/7 365 days – Call us anytime on 03330 144 370
• Stakeholder pension scheme

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals (NHSP), owned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), works in partnership with hospital trusts to provide a bank of highly skilled temporary workers who want to work flexibly within the NHS.

Working through the NHSP bank means Trusts don’t have to rely on expensive agencies. Right now, we have over 130,000 members registered on our bank from various roles, grades and specialities, saving the NHS over £70 million each year. This money is then reinvested back into the NHS.

Apply

For more information on the roles or details on how to join NHS Professionals, simply get in touch with Annie Cunningham at annie.cunningham@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk

Please do not contact the service directly.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Disclaimer

Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.