Staff Nurse – Haematology/Oncology

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

THIS POST IS ONLY OPEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES OF NHS GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE.

This is a fixed-term post of 6 months.

The shift pattern for this position is Mon to Fri 08:30-19:30 (18.5 hours per week).

(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.

The opportunity has arisen for a band 5 Staff Nurse within the Paediatric haemato-oncology day unit Ward 2B Schiehallion Day Care, Royal Hospital for Children. The paediatric haematology/oncology unit provides a regional service for the treatment of childhood leukaemias as well as a range of other malignant and non-malignant hematological disorders and oncological conditions. We are the paediatric haematology and oncology reference centre for the West of Scotland. Furthermore, we provide a national service for Paediatric Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant. We also host the Scottish Paediatric Molecular Radiotherapy service.

The Function Of The Day Care Ward Is To

• provide patient specific care to children requiring assessment
• investigations
• and treatment for various haematology and oncology conditions.

We provide specialised care for children requiring bone marrow transplant and follow up care for those who have been the recipient of the same. Admission via the day care unit can be both elective and emergency and we work closely with the paediatric haemato-oncology inpatient ward to facilitate excellent patient care. Treatment is provided to children ranging from birth to 18 years of age and we liaise closely with other Haematology /Oncology centers participating in shared care with other units to achieve best patient care delivery.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will be responsible for the delivery of excellent patient care within the clinical area in line with local policy.

This Will Require

• the assessment
• implementation
• and evaluation of programs of care within the paediatric haematology/oncology remit.

They will play an active role in health promotion within this patient group and will provide holistic care to both patients and their families throughout their treatment. Duties will involve delivery of excellent patient care by managing and prioritising tasks alongside team members. SACT competence and knowledge of chemotherapy treatment protocols is essential. The ability to work closely with and educate families on their care and plan patient follow up appointments in line with individual patient protocols will be the post holder’s responsibility.

Informal contact: April McDaid, Senior Charge Nurse, 0141 452 4481,

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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