Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Gazzard Day Unit is both a chemotherapy and HIV day treatment service, based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. We are part of the largest HIV centre in Europe. Our opening times are Monday-Friday 8-6pm.
A position has arisen for a Band 6 nurse in our friendly and dedicated team. Caring for patients undergoing chemotherapy and/or HIV is essential, alongside venepuncture and cannulation. Experience in the administration of systemic anti-cancer therapy would be desirable; however, Gazzard Day Unit actively encourages education and progression.
GDU consists of a combination of beds, treatment chairs, and negative pressure facilities. Patients that are seen here usually have a diagnosis of lung, urological, haematological, or HIV-related malignancies. Patients not only attend the unit for the duration of their chemotherapy but also for their supportive therapies, central line management, and oncological emergencies. Patients are also admitted to hospital via Gazzard Day Unit. These regular attendances allow for continuity of care and help facilitate a close, professional relationship between patients and staff.
The candidate should have excellent clinical and communication skills, a compassionate nature, and should be willing to work closely with the Senior Charge Nurse in helping to develop and provide an exceptional patient experience and supportive learning environment for staff.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member and team leader. They will have significant clinical experience, provide sound clinical expertise to their team, and coordinate and deliver high-quality care. They will be a role model for expert clinical care and lead on specific projects/management functions as delegated by the Sister/Charge Nurse. They will role model the identified Trust values at all times.
In general settings, they will be the assigned deputy for their manager, coordinating clinical, managerial, and education requirements of the area and being a role model for team members while delivering and overseeing high standards of care.
In specialist settings, they will have a significant level of specialist clinical knowledge and expertise in the clinical functions of care delivery. They will provide advice and guidance also.
Please note: Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
* Lead on assessing, planning, and implementing high-quality care, and evaluating care options for patients in the clinical area, in line with the Trust values and objectives.
* Lead on complex clinical care for patients within their area.
* Ensure the safe custody, maintenance, and administration of medication, in accordance with established Trust policy.
* Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families, and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation, and Trust policies and objectives.
Leadership and management:
* Manage the day-to-day staffing arrangements and rotas to ensure safe levels of practice.
* Be a shift coordinator on a regular basis where appropriate.
* Ensure staff adhere to Trust protocols of care, e.g., Infection Control.
* Take continuing responsibility for the Ward/Department in the absence of the manager.
* Lead and manage their own clinical team within general clinical areas, and of the total team in the absence of the manager, in line with Trust values.
* Develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with other professional groups and staff generally within the Division and the Trust.
Education & research:
* Participate in the education of all learners within their area.
* Actively support and assist in preceptorship and in pre-registration student support, supervision, and guidance including mentorship where appropriate.
* Identify and respond to learning needs for the area.
* Develop and deliver or organise local training sessions, mindful of the Trust values.
* Maintain professional registration.
* Ensure mandatory training and a satisfactory appraisal is in date.
* Undertake a professional development plan and demonstrate achievement of objectives.
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Registered RN
* Diploma in Higher Education
* SACT course
* Degree or working towards one
* Post-registration qualification relevant to area of specialty or equivalent experience
* Venepuncture and Cannulation
Experience
* Relevant post-registration experience at a Band 5 level
* Wide variety of clinical experience
* Experience of excellence in leading all/part of a clinical team in practice
* Experience of teaching and supporting learners/new staff
Skills and Knowledge
* Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty, and excellence in care delivery
* Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
* Proven leadership and deputising skills in clinical area
* Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff, and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness
* Knowledge of current challenging issues in nursing
* Commitment to teaching and learning for self and others
* Clinical decision-making skills and ability to prioritise workload
* Commitment to quality initiatives and research
* Ability/experience of managing change both personally and as a facilitator
* Experience of managing conflict/complaints
* Experience of data collection for quality monitoring/audit
* Experience of risk management/assessment
* Experience of recruitment and retention of staff
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.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust
£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum incl. HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Reference number
289-SC-2377
Job locations
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