Chemotherapy Staff Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main duties and Responsibilities

1. Clinical

• Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon a soundevidence baseTo have appropriate skills in the care of the Haematology or Oncology patient to include:- Insertion of peripheral cannulate-Venipuncture-Venesection-Management of central venous access devices with appropriate advice, teaching,assessment of patients or other health care professionals in the delivery of care-Checking and administration of cytotoxic drugs and other supportive treatments-Counselling patients offering psychological and physiological support of problemsand side effects during treatment and thereafter-Administration of blood products-Preparing patients and equipment for procedures-Monitoring patients for signs of adverse reactions, sensitivity, compatibility ofdrugs and/ or investigations-Order and collate results of blood tests appropriate to management of treatment
• Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursingassessment of the physical, social and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate
• Ensuring patients receive appropriate written information for their investigation, condition, diagnosis
• Creates and utilises opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care
• Leads a nursing team to manage a group of patients throughout a shift
• Undertakes a prime role in the psychological and compassionate care of patients, their relatives and team members in meeting their respective needs
• Contributes towards effective running of the unit
• Working within the NMC Guidelines and Trust policies recognising ones own abilitiesand limitations
• Maintains a good standard of communication and interpersonal relationships with themultidisciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives and colleagues

2. Managerial

• Ensure that all staff work within the policies and procedures of the Trust and in line with NMC guidance
• Ensure that adequate resources are available to meet the needs of the patients
• Ensure that all equipment for patient use is kept in good working order in line with EEC regulations
• Ensure that an adequate skill mix is available to meet the needs of the patients. Makeevery effort to remedy deficits should they arise. If deficits are irresolvable contact the appropriate senior nursing staff for support
• Ensure that concerns and complaints from patients, visitors or colleagues are resolvedwhere possible and reported to the Unit Manager/ Matron
• Be conversant with all Trust Emergency procedures
• Comply with Trust Manual Handling policy
• Use computerised systems to support the provision of patient care and treatment
• Coordination of investigations, treatments and appointments
• Coordination of haematology/ oncology clinics
• Assist with collating and monitoring clinical trials and data appropriate within thespecialist of haematology and oncology and liaising with the Trials team

3. Education and Training

• Maintaining a positive attitude to continuing professional education in order to enhance knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for safe and effective nursing practice
• Be aware of current developments and issues
• Maintaining standards by ensuring that evidence-based practice underpins all nursinginterventions
• Participate in Trust Appraisal System
• Possess a clear understanding of clinical governance in relation to standards of care,support of colleagues and audit of given care
• Participate in the utilisation, evaluation and conduct of audit and research
• To take responsibility for own personal development and training need

4. Professional

• Ensures that the Lead Chemotherapy Nurse/ Chemotherapy Sister/ Charge Nurse isinformed of any professional concerns at the earliest opportunity
• Ensure that PREP requirement for NMC registrations is adhered to
• To act as an ambassador for the clinical environment promoting a professional image of nursing

• Minimum of 2 years Band 5 experience

• Working with Oncology/Haematology patients
• Advanced communication skills
• N59 or equivalent

• RGN
• Willing to work towards a post grad qualification in the speciality

• IV administration
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic
• Ability to motivate others
• Ability to have positive working relationships
• Good health record
• Leadership skills
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet required deadlines
• Evidence based practice

• Cannulation and Venepucture

• Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations

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Person Specification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Minimun of 2 years Band 5 experience

Desirable

• Working with Oncology/Haematology patients
• Advanced communication skills
• N59 or equivalent

Qualifications and Professional Training

Essential

• RGN
• Willing to work towards a post grad qualification in the speciality

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• IV administration
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic, motivated and able to motivate and instil confidence in others
• Ability to have positive working relationships
• Good health record
• Leadership skills
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Evidence based practice

Desirable

• Cannulation & venapuncture

Personal qualities

Essential

• Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Address

George Eliot Hospital

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

Employer's website

http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)