Staff Nurse | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 15 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,407 - £34,581 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2024 |
| Location: | Blackpool, FY3 8NR |
| Company: | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6130088/382-TER25-24 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team on the Haematology Ward at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. The Haematology Ward is a 21 bedded unit which treats acute patients with a variety of conditions. We are a specialist unit and provide treatment such as intensive chemotherapy, stem cell transplantation, blood product support and treatment of neutropenic sepsis. We are a growing service and recently opened our Ambulatory Chemotherapy Unit at the end of the ward which focuses on developing the service.
Training will be provided for central line care, chemotherapy administration and stem cell transplants. We also have a staff well-being team within the unit.
• Assist patients with activites of daily living
• Adminster Chemotherapy
• Managing patient care
• Recognising and treating Neutropenic Sepsis
• Stem Cell Transplant administration
• Assessing patients on a daily basis and reviewing plans of care.
• Administering medications
• Central line care
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
This advert closes on Monday 29 Apr 2024
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