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Come join our dynamic team within Haematology here at Northampton General Hospital.  We are committed to delivering high quality patient care and experience through our teams of dedicated, enthusiastic qualified staff. We are a friendly, professional team and continually strive to deliver the best possible care. In return we offer an experienced, supportive environment to stimulate ideas and facilitate development.

Haematology day unit aims to provide a high standard of care for our Haematology patients. We care for patients with a variety of different conditions, therapies and medicines, such as; sickle cell disease, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and stem cell transplants. Cancer care is the fastest growing area of medicine; constantly evolving and changing as advances in research progress.

The Haematology team is looking for someone who is motivated to progress and develop their skills. In return we can offer a stimulating work environment with a commitment to multidisciplinary working and continuing professional development. There are extensive opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and your career. Education will be given in caring for patients undergoing stem cell transplants, to identify and care for acutely unwell patients, and to care for those patients who are at the end of their lives. 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

Supporting Clinical Excellence: ·         Take responsibility for the management and organisation of the clinical area when on duty. ·         To have undertaken or have a willingness to undertake the SACT (systemic anti-cancer therapy) course to facilitate administration of SACT within the department. ·         Assists in leading the team in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care of patients admitted to the department in accordance with Trust and directorate pathways. ·         Acts as a senior support for staff with recognition and implementation of care for changes in the patient condition. ·         Responsible for the safe supply, storage, administration, checking and disposal of medications. ·         Communicates proactively with all staff on the clinical condition and treatment plan of patients and ensures accurate nursing records are maintained by all staff. Actively involves patients, relatives and carers in their treatment and encourages staff to facilitate and enable individuals to assist in their own recovery. ·         Contributes to and oversees the safe and effective discharge planning of patients informing the discharge team of issues and patient /relative requirements/requests.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.