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Job Summary
Fal Ward is a clinical day case unit looking for an experienced Oncology nurse who is trained in chemotherapy and wants to assist with the coordination of the day-to-day running of the unit.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who can display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
* Coordination of the day-to-day running of the day unit and/or Oncology O/P, Education and leadership for junior staff.
* Clinical roles include venepuncture, cannulation, CVAD use, Blood transfusions, Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy and other supportive treatments.
* Supporting new patients with the correct information, including signposting and safety netting advice.
* Understanding blood parameters and making decisions according to protocols and presentation of the patient.
* Support the senior sister in the managerial duties of running a day case unit and Oncology O/P.
About Us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence, and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.
Job Responsibilities
* Provide effective clinical and managerial leadership across the oncology areas, including inpatients, day case, and outpatients, in the absence of the Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM).
* Establish systems for a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care delivery.
* Demonstrate a good knowledge of treatment side effects and provide patient and carers with advice and support.
* Practice advanced specialist skills for the client group, including the administration of Cytotoxic & Immunotherapies treatments.
* Assess patients prior to treatment to determine whether alterations to planned care are needed.
* Work in collaboration with colleagues to ensure patients have access to appropriate timely information relating to treatment and support.
* Maintain accurate clinical observations and records, interpret the significance of these, and implement appropriate care.
* Act as a clinical resource providing advice, support, and supervision to unit staff.
* Be visible and accessible to patients, visitors, and users of the service.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
* Delivery of SACT.
* Co-ordination on a daily basis of the clinical and educational requirements.
Qualifications
* First level NMC registered Nurse Specialist clinical proven knowledge.
* UKONS passport and in-house SACT training completed.
Aptitude & Abilities
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Clinical leadership skills.
* Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure submission to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome.
Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: Fal Ward /Chemo Day Case Unit, Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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