Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
The
acute oncology nurse practitioner is a challenging role requiring the skills
of an experienced nurse with oncology/ haematology experience. Key aspects to
this role include the triage and assessment of acutely unwell oncology
patients, the day to day running of the oncology assessment area and safe
patient placement within the Leeds Cancer Centre.
The
nurse practitioner needs to be able to prioritise their own workload, have a
good understanding of this specialty, have excellent communication skills and
be able to work within a team effectively. They must be able to demonstrate
good leadership skills and have the necessary drive and enthusiasm to move
practice forward, to deliver education to junior staff and to act as a role
model. There is scope for this practitioner to develop extended skills in
patient assessment and non-medical prescribing.
The
jobholder will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team members of the
acute oncology team to support the acute oncology service within the Leeds
Teaching Hospitals Trust.
The
jobholder will help lead and support the acute oncology assessment unit.
The
jobholder will act as first point of contact for all nursing and medical
issues within the department and out of hospital enquiries to the acute
oncology service.
The
job holder will work as an autonomous practitioner
. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF
RESPONSIBILITY
. Clinical
Practice as an autonomous
professional nurse with confidence, authority and expertise, undertaking
comprehensive range of clinical procedures, including cannulation,
venepuncture, ECGs, verification of death and male catheterisation,
developing competency in advanced clinical skills to deliver elements of
junior doctors role, and to deliver the ten key roles of nursing.
Independently assess, prioritise
and treat patients
Initiate pharmacological
intervention under group protocols and administer medications as prescribed
by others in accordance with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals policies
Act as a referral agent and
coordinator of care provision.
Establish effective multi agency collaboration across
primary/secondary interface to meet the needs of the patient.
Supervise and where necessary, work
in collaboration with other nursing team members, demonstrating expert
clinical practice to the ward team.
Maintain a high standard of patient
focused care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and
policies.
Lead and advise on nursing practice
using current evidence based advances in nursing research and own knowledge
and experience.
Actively promote an environment
that enables the nursing team to work efficiently in meeting the needs of the
patient and their carer, ensuring patient individuality and choice is applied
to all elements of care.
Facilitate and support effective
written and verbal communication between all members of the multi
disciplinary team and Primary Care Team to support the delivery of effective
care.
Support the Senior Sister / Charge
nurse in setting and monitoring standards and seek to continuously improve
standards and quality of patient care, including those standards defined in
the National Benchmarks for Essential care.
Attend all medical emergencies
initiating and maintaining Intermediate Life Support (and Advanced Life
Support if ALS provider) where required.
Develop skills in Supplementary and
Extended Nurse Prescribing
. Management / Leadership
Work within the NMC Code of
Professional Conduct and Guidelines, the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
policies and guidelines, COSHH, the Mental Health Act and other instruments
of statutory legislation to ensure safe and effective professional working
practices for self and others.
In conjunction with the Senior
Sister / Charge nurse ensure management of clinical services including staff
rostering ensuring adequate numbers and skill mix, using knowledge and skills
to effectively deploy staff according to service needs. Working with Senior Sister / Charge Nurse
closely monitor bank and agency usage.
Working with senior Sister / Charge
Nurse provide leadership to the clinical team, developing new rotas / ways of
working, promoting the development of nurses undertaking the CNO Ten Key
Roles as considered appropriate.
Support Senior Sister / Charge
Nurse in investigating and responding to accidents, complaints, serious
untoward incidents and other significant events.
Deputise for Senior Sister / Charge
Nurse and or Matron in their absence.
Participate in the recruitment and
selection of new staff to the nursing team.
Be supportive, approachable and act
as a positive role model.
Contribute to the formulation and
implementation of policies, guidelines, protocols and practice.
. Quality
Work with Senior Sister / Charge
Nurse to ensure that clinical governance processes at ward level encompass
measures to ensure the quality of the fundamentals and essential aspects of
care.
Regularly monitor, discuss and
evaluate nursing care to ensure improvements in quality of care.
Be involved in clinical supervision
of self and others using reflective practice to support this process.
Actively promote quality-based
initiatives within the unit, incorporating local and national guidelines and
recommendations
Support the implementation of
benchmarking using the Essence of Care, in line with the Leeds Teaching
Hospitals Trust approach.
Be actively involved in the units
auditing processes
. Education and Training
Develop a continuous learning
culture within the clinical area, actively promoting the sharing of knowledge
and experience amongst team members offering advice and support as required.
In conjunction with the Senior
Sister / Charge Nurse be directly involved with Individual Performance
Reviewing ensuring all staff have an Individual Performance Development plan.
Ensure both self and team members
achieve annual mandatory training requirements.
Be actively involved with
developing teaching programmes within the unit, participating in the teaching
of mandatory training updates for staff (Basic Life Support, Manual Handling,
Control of Infection, and COSHH).
Participate in Preceptorship and
mentorship programmes.
Undertake continuous professional
and clinical development, seeking opportunities to enhance own knowledge and
skills.
Participate in assisting learners
to achieve their outcomes
. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this
as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our
staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.
Additionally,
the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
Commitment to support, uphold and
demonstrate the core values and behaviours of LTHT
Commitment to delivering high
quality compassionate evidence based care, in accordance with Leeds Teaching
Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) policies and guidelines
Commitment to working in a
multi-disciplinary team
Commitment to the clinical area,
valuing the contribution of all team members, encouraging a positive and
creative working environment
Commitment to own personal and
professional development and to the development of others within the team.
WEST YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE
TRUSTS (WYAAT)
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of
Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across
West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible
care for our patients.
By bringing together the wide range of
skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working
differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest
quality care. By working for Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that
change.
WYAAT
is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care
Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The
Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and
wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that
ambition.
INFECTION CONTROL
The
jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal
Infection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and
after contact with patients and their environment.
HEALTH AND SAFETY / RISK MANAGEMENT
All
staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and
improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service
users. This includes complying at all
times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies, including Health
and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed security and safer
working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident
Reporting system
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
The
jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure
equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the
individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient
or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender,
ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The
jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for
his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional
Development remains a priority.
