Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated Band 5 nurses to join our friendly team in our in-patient services. We are currently recruiting for the following wards: Derek Mitchell Unit, Davidson Ward and Elf & Libra ward. If you are passionate about Haematology, caring about people and wish to pursue a rewarding career, you should apply now.



Our Haematology Department is one of the leading UK centres for the care of patients with haematological disorders. The department employs a team of specialist consultants and nurses who collectively provide a comprehensive haematology service covering diagnosis and treatment. and cares for patients with malignant disorders (leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, Aplastic Anaemia, MDS) and non-malignant disorders (Sickle Cell Disease).



Our Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) service is currently the largest in the UK and currently performing 200 transplants a year. Our service comprises of 4 haematology wards, the UK Leukaemia Ambulatory Unit, Haematology Outpatient Unit and Apheresis.



Our department is exciting, innovative and challenging. We are one of the top UK NHS Foundation Trusts and this is a great opportunity for you to join a highly skilled, dynamic, enthusiastic and friendly multidisciplinary team with an international reputation. Our reputation is based on constantly improving our skills and inspiring others to improve patient's journey through cancer.



To work within both the nursing and multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence based, holistic care to a group of patients from admission to discharge.



To take responsibility for managing and co-ordinating the ward in the absence of more senior staff.



To participate in the teaching and supervision of junior staff and

student nurses as required.



To be a safe and effective practitioner able to provide patients and

relatives with high quality nursing care.



To deliver high quality, evidence-based and patient focused clinical care.



King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of 1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.



We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.



King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Clinical Practice:

To deliver a high standard of evidence-based care to a specified group of patients



To adhere to NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times



To be responsible for the nursing management of a group of patients, using the nursing process



To maintain confidentiality at all times



To support patients, relatives, carers and friends and were appropriate involve them in the care of the patient



To be fully involved in the health education of patients and relatives,

identifying each opportunity to promote a healthy lifestyle



To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team

(MDT) in order to ensure that patients' needs are met and that services are delivered in accordance agreed clinical standards.



To ensure that relevant information regarding the patients' needs /

condition is communicated to the MDT and that any instructions are acted upon.



To be aware of the need to adhere to the Trust's policy on valuing

equality and diversity in the workplace.



To have due regard for each patient's cultural and religious beliefs and to respect each patient's privacy, dignity, gender and sexuality.



To acknowledge personal limitations in patient care and seek advice

from senior staff members.



To rotate to other departments within the speciality as required or as identified as a personal development need in the appraisal process.



To be involved with nursing audit/essence of care/observations of care.



To report adverse incidents which occur in the department as per

policy. To assist in the investigation of such incidences.



To ensure contemporaneous record keeping at all times and in line

with the Trust policy on documentation.



To ensure clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times, including patient handovers.



To participate in Trust and Care Group initiatives to develop nursing

practice and support change