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Paediatric shared care supports children, young people and their families with oncological and haematological disorders requiring complex chemotherapy and other treatments. We are looking for an enthusiastic paediatric nurse to join the POSCU team at Newham University Hospital. You must be competent to give intravenous bolus and infusional chemotherapy and have experience of working within paediatric oncology. A flexible approach with a dedication to providing an excellent level of patient care and experience is required. Being ready and willing to learn new skills is fundamental.
Job Responsibility:
Providing clinical care to all children within POSCU both at home and in hospital, including giving intravenous bolus chemotherapy via central venous access devices
Providing and co-ordinating supportive care including blood product support
Acts as a first port of call to provide liaison for families and children/young people with cancer at diagnosis and throughout the treatment journey
Work with a specified case load of children, young people and their families with minimal supervision once appropriate training and assessment of competence has been undertaken
Work within the friendly POSCU multidisciplinary team at Newham University Hospital to provide support and treatment for children and young people in hospital and at home
See in-patient oncology children in Rainbow ward, attend supervised on-treatment and long term follow up clinics, and attend to children and young people accessing the Day Unit
Requirements:
Registered Children's Nurse with current registration
Evidence of advanced qualifications in children's cancer care
Educated to degree level or working towards it
Possession of a Nurse Mentorship qualification
Extensive acute care experience in an acute paediatric setting
Experience of working within POSCU or oncology service
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills with people on complex matters/issues
Ability to deal with difficult situations
Excellent organisational skills
Displays professional integrity and credibility
Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure