Job summary
To undertake the provision of holistic nursing care of patients and their significant othersrequiting chemotherapy/ anti-cancer treatment, with the support of senior colleagues.May develop the skills and competencies to perform additional tasks. Will work as part of thechemotherapy/oncology team to undertake the education of other healthcare professionals,patients and their carer's. Participate in audit and quality initiatives. Liaise with multi-disciplinaryteams in both the acute trust and community. The post holder will rotate between acute hospitaland community clinic settings. Will provide sound clinical knowledge in the field of anti-cancerdrugs and have the skills necessary to provide care to patients and carer's received said4treatments. Will assist in the supervision of junior nursing staff where applicable. Acts in amanner that upholds the values to the trust and that of the profession
Main duties of the job
This job description covers the major tasks to be carried out and the level of responsibilities to which the post-holder will work. These may be revised and changed from time to time. Discussions will take place with the post-holder.
Responsible and accountable for the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation of nursing care using holistic needs assessment.
Accountable and responsible for accurate and legible record keeping in accordance with local policies having due regard to the NMC guidelines.
Act as a point of liaison for the multi-disciplinary agency working, in order to achieve best possible outcomes in patient care.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.
A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide registered nurse support to support workers and students.
In the absence of a senior nurse, maintain a safe level of nursing, taking remedial action and reporting to senior staff when this cannot be achieved.
Maintains the service to meet standards and outcomes identified by the senior nurse in charge in accordance with national evidenced based guidelines.
Required to administer drugs, including bolus and infusional chemotherapy in accordance to trust policy.
Required to perform venipuncture in accordance with trust policy. Undertake additional training as required to meet the needs of the patient ad register any additional skills required. Participate in cancer peer review. Maintains the trust aims and objectives within the clinical setting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide registered nurse support to support workers and students.
In the absence of a senior nurse, maintain a safe level of nursing, taking remedial action and reporting to senior staff when this cannot be achieved.
Maintains the service to meet standards and outcomes identified by the senior nurse in charge in accordance with national evidenced based guidelines.
Required to administer drugs, including bolus and infusional chemotherapy in accordance to trust policy.
Required to perform venipuncture in accordance with trust policy. Undertake additional training as required to meet the needs of the patient ad register any additional skills required. Participate in cancer peer review. Maintains the trust aims and objectives within the clinical setting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN- 1 ST Level nurse
- Recognized teaching qualification.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Able to work with senior staff to make continual improvements to the service.
- Have experience in report writing
- Be able to work across boundaries-locally.
- Be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Have good interpersonal skills.
- Show commitment to service improvement across the trust, with awareness of audit and bench marking processes.
- Possess venepuncture & cannulation skills.
- Possess Good assessment skills.
- Have knowledge and understanding of local and national policies related to Acute oncology service, administration of chemotherapy and peer review
- Have a clear understanding of clinical governance.
- Have understanding wider issues of health and social care.
- Must demonstrate a knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the post, clinical and non-clinical
Experience
Essential
- At least 12 months clinical experience, in associated specialty.
- Demonstrate evidence of post registration CPD.
- Demonstrable achievements in practice development.
other
Essential
- Be flexible and positive attitude to healthcare with respect for others.
- Dress according to trust policy
- Be always punctual.
- Ability to write clearly and legibly.
- Can articulate well with good listening skills.
- Must demonstrate an understanding of their roles and responsibilities in respect of education and development -- their own and that of others.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN- 1 ST Level nurse
- Recognized teaching qualification.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Able to work with senior staff to make continual improvements to the service.
- Have experience in report writing
- Be able to work across boundaries-locally.
- Be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Have good interpersonal skills.
- Show commitment to service improvement across the trust, with awareness of audit and bench marking processes.
- Possess venepuncture & cannulation skills.
- Possess Good assessment skills.
- Have knowledge and understanding of local and national policies related to Acute oncology service, administration of chemotherapy and peer review
- Have a clear understanding of clinical governance.
- Have understanding wider issues of health and social care.
- Must demonstrate a knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the post, clinical and non-clinical
Experience
Essential
- At least 12 months clinical experience, in associated specialty.
- Demonstrate evidence of post registration CPD.
- Demonstrable achievements in practice development.
other
Essential
- Be flexible and positive attitude to healthcare with respect for others.
- Dress according to trust policy
- Be always punctual.
- Ability to write clearly and legibly.
- Can articulate well with good listening skills.
- Must demonstrate an understanding of their roles and responsibilities in respect of education and development -- their own and that of others.
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).
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).
