About this role
Job summary
We are offering an exciting 12-month secondment opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our established Clinical Haematology Team at Royal Bolton Hospital.
The post holder will work predominantly within the Haematology Day Unit, providing high-quality, safe and effective nursing care to patients with a range of malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions.
Working alongside experienced Haematology Nurse Specialists, Senior Nurses, medical staff and the wider multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of specialist treatments, supportive care and ongoing patient management.
This opportunity will enable the successful applicant to develop specialist clinical knowledge and skills within haematology nursing, gaining valuable experience in the care and management of patients undergoing complex treatments and living with haematological conditions.
We are looking for a nurse who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care, demonstrates a willingness to learn and is committed to developing their clinical practice within a supportive specialist nursing environment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will
- Deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions.
- Administer intravenous and subcutaneous chemotherapy and supportive treatments, following appropriate training and competency assessment.
- Undertake phlebotomy, cannulation and therapeutic venesections.
- Monitor and assess patients, recognising and escalating clinical deterioration and treatment-related complications.
- Support patient follow-up and telephone triage, escalating concerns to senior colleagues as appropriate.
- Provide information, education and support to patients and their families throughout their treatment journey.
- Work collaboratively with the Haematology Nursing Team and wider multidisciplinary team.
- Maintain high standards of clinical practice, documentation, patient safety and professional accountability.
- Participate in training, clinical audit, quality improvement and ongoing service development.
About us
We have a long and proud history of caring for generations of local people and can trace our roots all the way back to 1814 with the first hospital in Bolton - the Bolton Dispensary in the town centre.
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust was formed in 2008 and, in 2011, we became an integrated provider with community health services joining the trust. Covering a catchment area that also incorporates parts of Bury, Wigan and Salford, we deliver hospital and community based services from the Royal Bolton Hospital in Farnworth and from 20 health centres across Bolton, to a catchment population of 310,000+ people.
The Royal Bolton Hospital is a major hub within Greater Manchester for women's and children's services and is the busiest single ambulance-receiving site in Greater Manchester. We're structured in four clinical divisions - Community Services, Families and Diagnostics, Medicine, and Surgery and are led by a Board of Directors. As an NHS Foundation Trust we're accountable to our members and have a Council of Governors to represent the views of patients, public, staff and partners.
Buildings, names and models of care have changed over the centuries, but one thing has remained constant and is prevalent among our 6,718 staff members: the enduring commitment to providing the best health and care for the people of Bolton.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities Detailed Description 1. Clinical Care
- Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions.
- Provide individualised care, recognising patients' physical, psychological and emotional needs.
- Promote dignity, respect and patient choice throughout the treatment pathway.
- Coordinate care in line with clinical pathways and protocols.
- Work within individual competence and seek senior support when required.
2. Treatment Delivery
- Administer intravenous and subcutaneous systemic anti-cancer treatments (SACT) following appropriate training, competency assessment and formal authorisation.
- Administer prescribed supportive treatments in accordance with Trust policies and medicines management procedures.
- Ensure safe treatment delivery, accurate documentation and appropriate patient monitoring.
- Recognise and escalate adverse reactions and treatment-related complications.
- Maintain knowledge of treatment protocols, side effects and supportive care requirements.
SACT Training and Competency
- Complete required theoretical and practical SACT training.
- Achieve formal competency sign-off before independent SACT administration.
- Maintain competence through ongoing education and updates in accordance with Trust policies and national guidance.
3. Clinical Procedures
- Undertake phlebotomy, peripheral venous cannulation and therapeutic venesection in accordance with departmental protocols.
- Maintain clinical competencies and follow infection prevention and control procedures.
- Monitor patients following procedures and escalate complications.
- Ensure equipment is used safely.
4. Patient Assessment and Monitoring
- Monitor patients attending the Haematology Day Unit, undertaking appropriate observations and assessments.
- Recognise clinical deterioration, adverse reactions and treatment-related complications.
- Communicate findings and escalate concerns promptly to senior nursing and medical colleagues.
- Support ongoing monitoring of patients receiving treatment and supportive care.
5. Patient Support and Education
- Provide patients and families with information about their condition, treatment and ongoing management.
- Explain potential side effects, symptom management and when to seek medical advice.
- Encourage patient involvement in care decisions, independence and self-management.
- Provide emotional support to patients, relatives and carers.
- Ensure education reflects current clinical guidance and departmental practice.
6. Telephone Assessment and Triage
- Participate in telephone assessment and triage using established departmental pathways and protocols.
- Identify symptoms and potential treatment complications, escalating concerns appropriately.
- Provide advice within individual competence and seek support from specialist nurses, senior nurses or medical colleagues when required.
- Document telephone advice, decisions and actions accurately.
- Support timely access to appropriate clinical assessment.
- Work within the Band 5 scope of practice and not undertake independent specialist clinical decision-making beyond individual competence.
7. Multidisciplinary Team Working
- Work collaboratively with specialist nurses, senior nurses, medical staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Communicate relevant patient information, treatment plans and clinical progress.
- Support coordination and continuity of care across the Day Unit, outpatient clinics and inpatient wards.
- Contribute to treatment planning, follow-up and effective working relationships across the Trust.
- Escalate patient care concerns appropriately.
8. Professional Development and Education
- Develop specialist knowledge and clinical skills in haematology nursing.
- Complete mandatory training, clinical competencies and professional development activities.
- Participate in supervision, appraisal and personal development planning.
- Maintain NMC registration and practise in accordance with the NMC Code.
- Engage in learning opportunities and support the development of colleagues and students.
- Support staff induction and share knowledge within the department.
Secondment Development Programme
- Participate in a structured induction and development programme throughout the 12-month secondment.
- Agree an individual development plan with the line manager, identifying training, competencies and learning objectives.
- Attend regular supervision and reviews to assess progress and identify learning needs.
- Take responsibility for developing specialist knowledge and clinical skills.
9. Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement
- Maintain accurate clinical records and departmental documentation.
- Work in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and evidence-based guidelines.
- Participate in clinical audit, quality monitoring and service improvement.
- Report incidents, near misses, complaints and equipment defects in accordance with Trust procedures.
- Identify opportunities to improve patient safety and experience.
- Support effective management of departmental stock, equipment and resources.
- Contribute to clinical governance and service development.
10. Health, Safety and Professional Responsibilities
- Maintain infection prevention and control standards.
- Comply with health and safety legislation, COSHH requirements and Trust policies.
- Ensure safe handling, storage and administration of medicines and chemotherapy.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance requirements.
- Follow safeguarding policies for children and vulnerable adults.
- Promote equality, diversity and inclusion, treating everyone with dignity and respect.
- Maintain professional accountability and work within individual competence.
- Keep mandatory training up to date.
11. General Responsibilities
- Contribute to the effective organisation and smooth running of the Haematology Day Unit.
- Promote positive working relationships and appropriate use of resources.
- Participate in team meetings, governance activities and service development.
- Support the induction and development of colleagues and students.
- Maintain a positive learning environment.
- Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and scope of the post in response to service requirements.
Additional Information
The duties outlined are indicative and may be amended in response to changing service requirements and the development needs of the post holder.
The post holder must comply with all relevant Bolton NHS Foundation Trust policies, procedures, codes of conduct and professional standards.
Person Specification
Application
Essential
- Proof of NMC Registration
Desirable
- SACT Completency proof
Interview/Application
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Recent Proof of professional development
- Excellent communication skills
- Cannulation/Venepuncture
- Effective Team Worker
Desirable
- SACT competency
- Haematology Experience
- Evidence of Change Management
- CVC line Trained
Interview criteria
Essential
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- SACT Trained
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL4 0JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)