Job summary
Provide clinical leadership for the Chemotherapy Unit in conjunction with the senior nurses within the department.
Will take responsibility for the clinical management of the department and the provision of nursing care in the absence of the Chemotherapy Unit Manager.
Act as Deputy to the Chemotherapy Unit Manager as required.
Acts in a manner that upholds the values of the Trust and that of the profession ensuring that service delivered contributes to supporting the principles of clinical governance.
Required to administer cytotoxic drugs as per local/national protocols.
Work in collaboration with Leads for Chemotherapy Services and Haemato-Oncology Service.
To undertake the provision of holistic nursing care of patients and their significant others requiring chemotherapy/ anti-cancer treatment.
Develop the skills and competencies to perform additional tasks. Will work as part of the chemotherapy/oncology team to undertake the education of other healthcare professionals, patients and their carer's.
Participate in audit, service improvement and other quality initiatives.
Liaise with all multi-disciplinary teams, services and multi-agencies in both the acute trust and community.
Develop sound clinical knowledge in the field of anti-cancer drugs and have the skills necessary to provide care to patients and carer's with information, support to empower patient's throughout the cancer journey.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities
Act as a clinical nurse / leader to ensure the needs of patients are recognised and met by the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. This will be achieved by using a patient centred approach in the provision of care in order to meet the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs..
Responsible in leading the department team in the provision of care
Act as a point of liaison for multi disciplinary and multi agency working in order to achieve the best possible outcome for patient care. Will notify the Unit Manager of any deficits in service provision from other agencies.
Provide registered nurse support to junior nursing staff, clinical support workers and students.Maintains the service to meet standards and outcomes identified by Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in accordance with national evidence based guidelines.
Accountable and responsible for accurate and legible record keeping in accordance with local policies with due regard to NMC guidelines
Administer Intravenous drugs in accordance with Trust policies.
Undertake additional training as required to meet the needs of the patients and register any additional skills acquired as a result of enhanced practice
Contributes to the efficient and effective utilisation of Trust resources.
Maintains the 'Trust's aims and objectives within the clinical setting.
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
Management Responsibilities
Maintain a safe level of nursing staff, taking remedial action and reporting to Senior Staff when this cannot be achieved.
Assist the Unit Manager in the selection of staff and monitoring of sickness and absence.
Assist the Unit Manager in undertaking the Individual Performance Review of staff.
Will have knowledge of ward budgets and assist in the efficient and effective use and maintenance of ward resources to meet the needs of the patients and the department.
May act as a deputy for the Unit Manager when requested
Clinical Risk Management & Health and Safety
Walsall Hospitals NHS Trust recognises its duties under the Health and Safety at Work legislation particularly to provide for as far as its reasonably practicable the Health and Safety of all staff within the working environment. All staff are required to comply with health and Safety policies and to fulfil their employment obligations
Take personal responsibility for attendance at annual Mandatory training sessions both locally and within the relevant cancer network.
Have knowledge of treating extravasation, cytotoxic spillages.
Report all accidents and/or untoward incidences as per the Walsall Hospitals NHS Trust clinical risk management procedure. In association with the Unit Manager will review incidents in order to highlight particular areas of concern to senior management.
Contribute to the security of the building and it contents, in addition to that of patients, staff and visitors security.
QUALITY INITIATIVES
Rsponsible for ensuring commitment to maintaining a high quality of service to patients by continual development of practice in the light of research evidence and by audit and benchmarking activity against clinically relevant standards
Contribute to, under the direction of the Unit Manager and other clinical nurse specialists, clinical leadership activity through the generation and implementation of policies and practice guidelines, developing care plans and or care pathways where appropriate.
Adhere to the Trusts complaint procedure with regard to written and verbal complaints, using appropriate referral mechanisms in order to resolve the situation. Will audit and highlight to the unit team and senior managers particular deficits in relation to complaints and where appropriate necessary remedial action is required and /or in conjunction with PALS team
In addition, individual staff have a role in suggesting and implementing approved improvements to service(s) and in exercising professional responsibility for both themselves and their peers within an open fair and just culture.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
In conjunction with the Unit Manager assists in the assessment and continual professional development of unit staff using mechanisms such as Individual Performance Review (IPR) to generate a Personal Development Plan (PDP) in accordance with Trust polices and procedures.
Participates in the teaching and supervision of the clinical team including, where applicable learner nurse and others under training allocated to the unit.
Act as a link nurse practitioner and in conjunction with the unit manager co-ordinates other link nurses within the clinical area in order to enhance personal, team and patient knowledge in relation to specific clinical areas.
Support staff in accordance with Clinical Supervision Policy to undertake clinical supervision as either supervisor/supervisee
The post holder is required to undertake duties, having regard to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for the Nurse, Midwife and Health Visitor and their professional contribution to Clinical Governance
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management Responsibilities
Maintain a safe level of nursing staff, taking remedial action and reporting to Senior Staff when this cannot be achieved.
Assist the Unit Manager in the selection of staff and monitoring of sickness and absence.
Assist the Unit Manager in undertaking the Individual Performance Review of staff.
Will have knowledge of ward budgets and assist in the efficient and effective use and maintenance of ward resources to meet the needs of the patients and the department.
May act as a deputy for the Unit Manager when requested
Clinical Risk Management & Health and Safety
Walsall Hospitals NHS Trust recognises its duties under the Health and Safety at Work legislation particularly to provide for as far as its reasonably practicable the Health and Safety of all staff within the working environment. All staff are required to comply with health and Safety policies and to fulfil their employment obligations
Take personal responsibility for attendance at annual Mandatory training sessions both locally and within the relevant cancer network.
Have knowledge of treating extravasation, cytotoxic spillages.
Report all accidents and/or untoward incidences as per the Walsall Hospitals NHS Trust clinical risk management procedure. In association with the Unit Manager will review incidents in order to highlight particular areas of concern to senior management.
Contribute to the security of the building and it contents, in addition to that of patients, staff and visitors security.
QUALITY INITIATIVES
Rsponsible for ensuring commitment to maintaining a high quality of service to patients by continual development of practice in the light of research evidence and by audit and benchmarking activity against clinically relevant standards
Contribute to, under the direction of the Unit Manager and other clinical nurse specialists, clinical leadership activity through the generation and implementation of policies and practice guidelines, developing care plans and or care pathways where appropriate.
Adhere to the Trusts complaint procedure with regard to written and verbal complaints, using appropriate referral mechanisms in order to resolve the situation. Will audit and highlight to the unit team and senior managers particular deficits in relation to complaints and where appropriate necessary remedial action is required and /or in conjunction with PALS team
In addition, individual staff have a role in suggesting and implementing approved improvements to service(s) and in exercising professional responsibility for both themselves and their peers within an open fair and just culture.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
In conjunction with the Unit Manager assists in the assessment and continual professional development of unit staff using mechanisms such as Individual Performance Review (IPR) to generate a Personal Development Plan (PDP) in accordance with Trust polices and procedures.
Participates in the teaching and supervision of the clinical team including, where applicable learner nurse and others under training allocated to the unit.
Act as a link nurse practitioner and in conjunction with the unit manager co-ordinates other link nurses within the clinical area in order to enhance personal, team and patient knowledge in relation to specific clinical areas.
Support staff in accordance with Clinical Supervision Policy to undertake clinical supervision as either supervisor/supervisee
The post holder is required to undertake duties, having regard to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for the Nurse, Midwife and Health Visitor and their professional contribution to Clinical Governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered nurse
- Degree level qualification in oncology/haematology specialty or working towards
- Extensive SACT experience
- Recognized assessor/mentor qualification
Desirable
- Advanced Communication training
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient post registration nursing experience in cancer or associated specialty
- Significant experience in the administration of chemotherapy (SACT) Competency in intravenous drug administration Venepuncture and cannulation.
- Care of central venous access devices
- Demonstrate achievements in practice development
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant teaching experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of haematology/ oncology specialty
- Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills
- Have good interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Awareness of audit and bench marking processes
- Able to work with senior staff to make continual improvements to the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered nurse
- Degree level qualification in oncology/haematology specialty or working towards
- Extensive SACT experience
- Recognized assessor/mentor qualification
Desirable
- Advanced Communication training
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient post registration nursing experience in cancer or associated specialty
- Significant experience in the administration of chemotherapy (SACT) Competency in intravenous drug administration Venepuncture and cannulation.
- Care of central venous access devices
- Demonstrate achievements in practice development
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant teaching experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of haematology/ oncology specialty
- Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills
- Have good interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Awareness of audit and bench marking processes
- Able to work with senior staff to make continual improvements to the service.
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).
