Description
We are seeking a registered children's nurse with at least 2 years experience in paediatric oncology, excellent communication skills and someone who will be proactive in leading the team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Leading shifts as the Nurse in charge and support the rest of the team
- Allocating and assessing acuity of patients
- Optimizing staffing skill mix, managing patient flow by coordinating safe admissions, transfers and discharges
- Supporting the senior team in completing audits and ward management and service improvement
- Actively contributing towards quality improvement projects, safeguarding, PEWS, Martha's Rule
- Using expert clinical skills to deliver top quality, child centered and holistic care to cancer patients and their families
- Supervising band 5's and HCA's and acting as a practice assessor for students
- Competencies in paediatric clinical skills, including complex intravenous drugs, chemotherapy and blood
- Communication and interpersonal skills to support anxious and stressed families and work within our MDT
- Identifying and escalating clinical risks or safeguarding concerns promptly
The salary for this position is £47,951 to £56,863 a year pro rata.
We offer a range of benefits including flexible working, a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development.