Oncology Specialist Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL

To undertake the assessment of patients and clients with complex care needs including individuals undiagnosed conditions.

To develop, implement and evaluate specialised programmes of care to meet these needs.

To communicate effectively with patient/clients and their significant others, taking into account their cultural background and cognitive functioning.

To guide, advise and direct other staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of specialised patient and client care.

To safely administer SACT to in-patients and out-patients.

Identify, assess and take action in SACT intra-treatment emergencies, taking appropriate action to minimise risk to patients (including: extravasation, anaphylaxis/allergic reactions, neutropenic sepsis).

To develop and maintain own clinical competency, knowledge and skills in cannulation and safe administration techniques required for SACT and supportive therapy treatments.

To be competent in cannulation, phlebotomy and managing central venous access devices e.g. PICC, Groshong, Hickman and Portacath

To initiate risk assessment processes to determine risks to the health and well-being of patients with complex care needs, taking relevant action to minimise these risks.

To provide specialist advice to staff in managing emergency and other acute situations, ensuring that the patients/clients needs are met and that significant others are supported.

To utilise information and data from a range of sources to identify patient/client problems and guide decision-making processes.

Within field of specialist expertise, and organisational policy, request specific clinical tests to establish a diagnosis.

To promote service user involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care, respecting their wishes, beliefs and dignity.

To independently liaise and communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team and other agencies involved in the care of the patient/client.

Maintain accurate clinical records of care to contemporary standards developing and utilising electronic methods as appropriate.

TRAINING AND EDUCATION

To take a lead in the promotion of the health and well-being of clients/patients and their significant others, ensuring that health promotion is incorporated in the planning and delivery of specialist care.

To act as a supervisor to staff involved in implementing specialised programmes of care.

To act as a practice supervisor to students and other learners.

To promote an environment that is conducive to quality learning and assessment.

Develop programmes of learning to meet the educational needs of all staff working within the care setting.

Maintain own continuing professional development needs. The post holder should hold a diploma and be willing to work towards achieving graduate status within specialist field.

Develop and maintain competence in the additional specialist skills related to the needs of the clients and patients.

To undertake in-house annual mandatory training in Manual Handling, Basic Life Support, Fire Safety and AED training and other courses essential to role including e learning.

LEADERSHIP/MANAGERIAL

To ensure that clear systems of communication are developed between the post-holder and relevant staff working within and outside the organisation.

To ensure staff are aware of organisational objectives, policies and procedures related to the specialist area and the implications this may have for their practice.

As appropriate, support staff with performance issues developing action plans to address developmental needs.

To act as a professional role model for junior staff, promoting high standards of practice and strong professional values.

To co-ordinate nurse-led and multi-agency activities within field of specialist practice.

To manage conflict between individuals, including staff, patients/clients and their significant others. To act as an advocate for patients/clients, significant others and more junior staff members.

Comply with the requirements of the Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 2018 concerning improper disclosure, misuse or breach of confidentiality in respect of information held on computer systems or otherwise; make disclosures only with patients consent or within HSC policies on Confidential Information (G122) and Sharing of Person Identifiable Information (G308).

AUDIT, RESEARCH AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT

In conjunction with the audit department, participate in clinical audits to monitor and maintain standards of practice.

Utilise the critical incident reporting system to document actual or potential risks impacting on the quality of patient care.

To actively promote evidence-based practice in own and the practice of other members of staff involved in the specialist care of the patient/client. With training, access organisational electronic information systems relevant to the role.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Minimise exposure to bodily fluids, blood, vomit, SACT and infected tissue and take all reasonable steps to minimise any potential compromise to health and safety of self, others and to the immediate physical environment; through act or omission.

Minimise exposure to risk from needles and other sharps. Report promptly any injuries or threat injuries to oneself or others and complete the relevant accident/incident forms. Particular care must be taken when working in cramped or restricted situations.

Maintain the welfare and safety of self and others by complying with the Health and Safety at Work (General Ordinance) Guernsey 1987.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• SACT competency passport or equivalent
• Experience of working in an oncology setting
• Diploma in a cancer related subject or equivalent knowledge and experience

Desirable

• Advanced communication course

Experience

Essential

• Good communication skills; with particular reference to multidisciplinary
• team working, service users, carers and managers.
• Ability to prioritise, organise and manage own workload.
• Understanding of evidence-based care and ability to apply this to practice.
• Ability to work well within a team.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

States of Guernsey

Address

Princess Elizabeth Hospital

Le Vauquiedor

St. Martin

Guernsey

GY4 6UU

Employer's website

https://www.gov.gg/ (Opens in a new tab)