Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
We have an exciting opportunity to join our amazing chemotherapy day unit team and looking to recruit a chemotherapy trained staff nurse who has experience within oncology/haematology nursing and has a recognized qualification/experience in the administration of systemic anti-cancer treatments including chemotherapy.
We pride ourselves in supporting and giving hope to patients and their families by providing a relaxed, friendly environment in which they can receive their treatment. We often build up special relationships with our patients and their families in this day case speciality.
Nurses within our team gain experience in all aspects of giving anti-cancer therapies as well as assessment skills in identifying and treating side effects, working closely with the wider oncology and haematology teams.
We are looking for a nurse who is passionate about giving excellent care to patients in a busy environment and wants to join our small but dedicated nursing team in delivering that care to people whose lives have been touched by cancer.
Full support and career development opportunities will be provided for all successful candidates.
You will acquire a broad range of extended skills to complement your passion for nursing and have access to a wealth of knowledge from consultant teams, specialist nurses and members of the wider multidisciplinary teams.
Main duties of the job
* Working as part of a team responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
* Administration of systemic anti-cancer treatments including chemotherapy.
* Allocating and checking work of junior staff, healthcare assistants, supporting students, and visiting staff members to the unit.
* Liaising with pharmacy and other members of the wider team including specialist nurses and consultants.
* Supporting the unit manager by undertaking basic audits as and when required.
Job responsibilities
As a registered nurse the postholder is personally accountable for their practice and must adhere to the NMC standards expected of them.
* Be an effective professional role model for staff.
* Maintain own professional development through ongoing education and development together with all mandatory training.
* Adhere to the Trust Policy on Scope of Professional Practice, developing own sphere of practice with guidance from the Unit Manager.
* Adhere to sickness reporting policy.
* Advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.
* Maintain clinical records in accordance with NMC Guidelines on Record Keeping and Trust policies.
* Provide statements as necessary, within required time frames.
* Act as an advocate for patients.
* Ensure medicines are stored, supplied and administered in accordance with Trust Medicines Code and NMC Guidelines for the Administration of Medicines and maintain own competence in this respect, reporting any learning needs to the Manager.
* Perform required clinical procedures (including specialty specific procedures) competently.
* Respond to health emergencies and contribute to the resuscitation of patients as needed.
* Inform the Manager of any circumstances in which safe care cannot, or has not been provided.
* Competently use clinical equipment, undertaking relevant training as required.
* Use IT Patient Information systems as necessary and in accordance with Trust policies, undertaking training as required.
* Ensure appropriate and timely communication with patients and relatives/carers, advising, instructing and supporting them as needed and making use of support systems as appropriate (eg interpreters).
* Ensure the environment is clean and welcoming taking steps to address any concerns and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, Infection Control, Fire Prevention Management, Risk Management, COSHH.
* Participate in appraisal process, taking opportunity to identify and discuss own learning needs with appraiser. Participate in clinical supervision.
Person Specification
Chemotherapy Trained
* Level 6 Chemotherapy Qualification
* Sound clinical skills/knowledge within the specialty
* Diploma in Nursing
* Qualified Mentor (or equivalent) or working towards
* Evidence of post registration development in the relevant speciality
* Management Qualification
* Minimum 18 months post registration experience in relevant speciality
Registered Nurse
* Registered Nurse
* Experience of being in charge of a shift
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
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