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Overview
Registered Nurse - Haematology / Oncology role within NHS Lanarkshire, part of NHS Scotland. The role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess care needs, develop programmes of care, and implement and evaluate these programmes to ensure delivery of high quality care to patients.
Responsibilities
- As part of a multidisciplinary team, be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care, and / or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients.
- Carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision. May be required to demonstrate procedures to and supervise registered and / or unregistered staff, as well as student nurses.
- Duties may vary with the type of ward / department and the degree of patient dependency.
Role Details
Direct, coordinate and supervise, where appropriate, the work of other staff within the ward or department to promote best practice in relation to patient care.In the absence of the senior charge nurse / team leader, or deputy, provide cover to ensure effective operation of the ward / department.Location : NHS Lanarkshire – Oncology Day Unit within University Hospital Monklands. Working pattern to be confirmed.What we'll need you to bring
Registered Nurse with valid NMC RegistrationExcellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiativeEffective listening, communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary teamExcellent time management skillsWorking knowledge of basic information technologyPlease note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK / EU / EEA licence.
Desirable qualifications
Evidence of further education and continuous professional developmentEducated to degree level in health related subjectTraining / qualification in infection controlFull current drivers LicenceRelevant post registration experienceKnowledge of the treatment of relevant clinical conditionsExpanded practice in venepuncture, cannulation, administration of intravenous drugs and systemic anti-cancer therapiesContract details
PermanentFull time37 hoursLooking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Alana Thomson , Senior Charge Nurse on alana.thomson@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk .
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Marion Bisset , Recruitment Administrator on marion.bisset@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email).
Benefits
A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of serviceA minimum of 8 days of public holidaysMembership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefitsPaid sick leave increasing with length of serviceOccupational health servicesEmployee counselling servicesWork-life Balance policies and proceduresAdditional information for applicants
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. If there is high interest, the advert may close early. Please complete and submit your application early.For help to complete an application, follow the Jobtrain guidance at the NHS Careers site.Check your email regularly (including junk / spam folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.We recommend using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge when using JobtrainOnce submitted, you will be unable to amend the application formNHS Lanarkshire is committed to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience.
Care-experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential / secure settings.
Right to Work in the UK : NHS Lanarkshire checks entitlement to work for all prospective employees. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at www.gov.uk.
Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.
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