Staff Nurse - Lilac Centre

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

Develop and expand scope of professional practice to include venepuncture, cannulation, administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy and management of central venous lines in line with NMC and Trust Policies.

To consistently organise and deliver individualised patient care, ensuring patients physical, social and psychological needs are met.

To contribute to the maintenance and development of evidence based clinical standards.

To maintain contemporaneous nursing records in accordance with Trust and NMC guidance.

To participate in the review of existing methods of nursing care via benchmarking and audit and the implementation of necessary changes.

Keep up to date with developments in the care and treatment of cancer patients in order to be able to carry out duties completely and efficiently.

To communicate effectively and work in partnership with patients, their relatives/carers, nursing colleagues and members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure care is delivered in an accurate and efficient manner.

Acknowledge any personal limitations of competence in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2008).

Develop knowledge of the hazards to staff, patients, relatives and the environment with regard to administration, disposal and spillage of cytotoxic chemotherapy, taking appropriate action.

Supervise professional work of nursing staff, including junior staff.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain Professional Registration

Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Adhere to the Trust policies and protocols

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

To ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the Nurse in Charge

To keep patient records up to date on a day to day basis following any interaction with patients/relatives

To ensure all unit documentation is completed

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

To assist with induction programmes, preceptorship and mentorship of new staff as appropriate.

To appropriately assist in the promotion of the learning environment. Participating in the supervision and assessment of Health Care Assistants, Student Nurses, Return to Practice Nurses, Overseas registered Nurses and Cadets, as appropriate.

To take responsibility for personal study and development in accordance with NMC Post Registration Education and Practice.

To undertake appropriate nursing role developments and fully engage in ones own appraisal/performance review.

To mentor registered nurses undertaking the chemotherapy course when competent to do so

LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

To regularly take charge of the clinical are in the absence of a senior member of staff

Participate in meetings pertinent to the Unit

Establish and maintain good communication within the Unit, Division, Trust and agencies outside the Trust.

To consistently use resources efficiently.

To be actively involves in risk management and clinic audit programmes.

To ensure safe custody of patients property.

To be responsible for ensuring all patients and their relatives/carers are kept fully informed of patients treatment/progress and discharge plans/after care.

To report all accidents, hazards, incidents and complaints in accordance with Trust policies and assist in investigation of them as required.

Comply with Health and Safety polices.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Maintain efficiency and minimise any waste

RESEARCH & AUDIT

Responsible for following clinical trials protocols

Involvement in potential audit or research within the unit or Trust

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse, with current NMC Registration
• Cancer Related Qualification, or willing to work towards

Desirable

• Teaching and Assessing or Mentorship Qualification/Training, or equivalent
• ENB N59 ENB 237 or equivalent chemotherapy administration course

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
• Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures And Safeguarding Children
• Knowledge/awareness of the Cancer National Strategy/Cancer Agencies
• Substantial post registration experience
• Oncology/Haematology experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management and prioritising skills
• Effective record management
• Able to demonstrate the application of research findings to practice
• Able to demonstrate the ability to apply evidence based practice to patient care

Other

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable approach

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.

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helens Hospital

Marshalls Cross Road

St Helens

WA9 3DA

Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)