Job summary
The post holder must be an RN (1) and is therefore bound by the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Particular emphasis is put at Kings on the need to ensure that all staff recognises their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
Job Summary
To provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to both the patients receiving chemotherapy and their relatives within King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Confidently manage caseload and be responsible for safe chemotherapy delivery in accordance with national and the trust guidance on the delivery of Systematic Anticancer Therapy (SACT) for both cancer and non-cancer indications across the Trust.
Manage and safely administer SACT for patients undergoing clinical trial.
To take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of or as delegated by the Unit Manager/ Nurse in Charge/Head of Department.
To assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of nurses within the unit complement.
To act as a clinical resource within the unit and across the Care Group as necessary.
To act as a positive role model to junior staff members. Particular emphasis put at King's is the need to ensure that all staff recognizes their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner and to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Main duties of the job
The post is a result of collaborative cancer patients improvement programme aimed to provide people with cancer with an excellent experience of care and commitment to support cancer care as the Trust top quality prioritiesKing's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has two Chemotherapy Day Unit (CDU) sites working closely together, Denmark Hill and PRUH Chartwell CDU.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who will join our growing dynamic nurse led team to deliver SACT for patients with oncological, haematological and non-malignant disease. You should have experience in haematology and or oncology and have experience in delivering SACT and you will be able to develop your skills as a team leader.
Key objectives for the service are to:
- Provide expert staff who will deliver SACT within the Trust
- Deliver innovative nurse-led SACT service, work closely with nurse practitioner to run clinics for patients receiving home delivery or self-administration of SACT
- Support patients and their families are fully informed and supported by providing clinical, emotional, psychological and social assessment
- Deliver and assist in the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines
- Be advocate for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Working Relationships
King College NHS foundation has two Chemotherapy Day Unit (CDU) sites working closely together, Denmark Hill and PRUH Chartwell CDU.
Communication and working relationship include:
- Ward Manager
- Senior Staff Nurse
- Chemotherapy Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Practice Development Nurse
- Chemotherapy Nurse Consultant
- Head of Nursing Cancer Network and Speciality Medicine
- Lead Haematology Nurse
- Haemato-Oncology Matron
- Service Manager/ General Manager
- Ward nursing teams
- Clinical Practice Educator
- Medical and multi-disciplinary teams
- CNS teams
- Acute Oncology Service
- Patients and carers
- Administrative/Support staff
- Pharmacy staff
- Dietician
- Clinical site management team
- Research Nurse team
- Medical consultant
- Referring consultants
- District nurses
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all times.
- To assist in the delivery of an advanced specialist nursing service for people with specialist needs within the chemotherapy day unit
- To provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals following diagnosis and through treatment
- To ensure continuity of a high standard of evidence based nursing care, assessing health, health related and nursing needs of patients, their families and other carers by identifying and initiating appropriate steps for effective care.
General
- The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
- To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
- To live and role model the Kings Values of:
- We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work.
- We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed.
- We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional.
- To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
- To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
- This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
- All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.
Safeguarding
The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibilityto support the organisation in our duties by;
- attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults
- familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns
- reportingany safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately
Infection Control Statement
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas.
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.
These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Working Relationships
King College NHS foundation has two Chemotherapy Day Unit (CDU) sites working closely together, Denmark Hill and PRUH Chartwell CDU.
Communication and working relationship include:
- Ward Manager
- Senior Staff Nurse
- Chemotherapy Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Practice Development Nurse
- Chemotherapy Nurse Consultant
- Head of Nursing Cancer Network and Speciality Medicine
- Lead Haematology Nurse
- Haemato-Oncology Matron
- Service Manager/ General Manager
- Ward nursing teams
- Clinical Practice Educator
- Medical and multi-disciplinary teams
- CNS teams
- Acute Oncology Service
- Patients and carers
- Administrative/Support staff
- Pharmacy staff
- Dietician
- Clinical site management team
- Research Nurse team
- Medical consultant
- Referring consultants
- District nurses
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all times.
- To assist in the delivery of an advanced specialist nursing service for people with specialist needs within the chemotherapy day unit
- To provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals following diagnosis and through treatment
- To ensure continuity of a high standard of evidence based nursing care, assessing health, health related and nursing needs of patients, their families and other carers by identifying and initiating appropriate steps for effective care.
General
- The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
- To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
- To live and role model the Kings Values of:
- We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work.
- We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed.
- We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional.
- To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
- To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
- This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
- All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.
Safeguarding
The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibilityto support the organisation in our duties by;
- attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults
- familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns
- reportingany safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately
Infection Control Statement
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas.
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.
These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
Person Specification
Education /Experience
Essential
- Active UK NMC Registration Level 1
- Significant experience in cancer care/haematology & chemotherapy
Desirable
- Completion of a recognised accredited chemotherapy course or willingness to work towards
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage day-to-day departmental activities and the activities of large multidisciplinary team within this.
- Problem solving skills - able to respond to unexpected issues and provide first line response and to identify appropriate sources of secondary support
Desirable
- Cannulation and venepuncture skills
Person Specification
Education /Experience
Essential
- Active UK NMC Registration Level 1
- Significant experience in cancer care/haematology & chemotherapy
Desirable
- Completion of a recognised accredited chemotherapy course or willingness to work towards
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage day-to-day departmental activities and the activities of large multidisciplinary team within this.
- Problem solving skills - able to respond to unexpected issues and provide first line response and to identify appropriate sources of secondary support
Desirable
- Cannulation and venepuncture skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
