Job summary
PIU is a busy day unit with patients attending for pre-planned procedures and treatments for specialities including gastro, rheumatology, and haematology, which includes the administration of systemic anticancer therapy treatments and monoclonal antibody treatments. The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of the PIU team and liaise with a range a professionals; to ensure patient's receive the highest standards of care and support whilst on PIU.
Main duties of the job
1. Work within a multidisciplinary team to provide an optimum level of care to the local population.
2. Recognises and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
3. Maintain clear accurate records of all patient interventions
4. Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues on a range of factual information and overcome any barriers to understanding
5. Communicate effectively with patients and visitors by showing courtesy at all times. Answering enquiries within the limits of the role and referring more complex enquiries to appropriate staff.
6. Listen sensitively to patients and visitors who may be anxious or distressed and respond with sensitivity and empathy.
7. Prioritise own work load
This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and this job description may, therefore, be amended in consultation with the post holder.
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PIU is a Green Accredited area, and all staff are expected to meet the high standards of the ward. As a staff nurse in PIU you would be expected to uphold the high standards we have both clinically, and with professional attitude. Working on PIU is an exciting opportunity to enhance your current clinical skills set with the addition of skills in administration of systemic anticancer therapies, monoclonal antibodies, and procedures such as venesections. This is in addition to caring for patients in an environment that allows for positive rapport and relationships to be formed with the patients, to ensure we are proving the best care and provide the best experience for patients attending for their treatments
Job description
Job responsibilities
PIU is a Green Accredited area, and all staff are expected to meet the high standards of the ward. As a staff nurse in PIU you would be expected to uphold the high standards we have both clinically, and with professional attitude. Working on PIU is an exciting opportunity to enhance your current clinical skills set with the addition of skills in administration of systemic anticancer therapies, monoclonal antibodies, and procedures such as venesections. This is in addition to caring for patients in an environment that allows for positive rapport and relationships to be formed with the patients, to ensure we are proving the best care and provide the best experience for patients attending for their treatments
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with NHS ward/unit
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Systemic Anti Cancer Therapy (SACT) administration certificate
Experience
Essential
- Competent in venepuncture & Cannulation
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of IV administration of medications.
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with NHS ward/unit
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Systemic Anti Cancer Therapy (SACT) administration certificate
Experience
Essential
- Competent in venepuncture & Cannulation
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of IV administration of medications.
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Halton Hospital - Ward PIU
Hospital Way Runcorn
Halton
WA7 2DA
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
