The post holder will promote and support the delivery of a quality nursing service, setting and monitoring clinical standards in the Infusion Suite and Haematology day unit. They will be responsible for the nursing care of patients attending the day unit, including the administration of SACT (systemic anti-cancer treatment) and supportive treatments. Additionally, they will support the coordination and management of staff and facilitate training, educational and development needs. The post holder will work as a senior staff nurse and deputise for the Sister/Charge Nurse when needed.
* Assist the Infusion Suite / Haem day unit Manager in providing and developing good nursing practice, ensuring that practices are in accordance with department and hospital policy.
* Be competent in the administration of chemotherapy and carrying out procedures such as Venesection, Cannulation, venepuncture, and central venous access devices (CVAD).
* Have clinical expertise in administering the range of chemotherapy regimens and complex infusions for medical, cancer, and haematology patients.
* Demonstrate advanced communication skills in liaising with clinical teams, patients, and their next of kin.
* Support individual patient information needs, including the side effects of treatments and procedures.
* Assess and escalate the potential side effects of treatments, demonstrating clinical understanding of the significance of the patient’s clinical observations and condition.
* Liaise with the pharmacy aseptic unit to ensure treatments are ready for patients to minimize waiting times.
* Provide guidance and support to staff in a way that promotes patient safety and well-being and their own professional development.
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow, and beyond. Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists, and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey, and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care. We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts, including an excellent pension scheme, annual leave entitlement, on-site nurseries, on-site staff cafes, on-site parking, support in career development, and salary sacrifice schemes.
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:
www.asph-careers.org
Please see JD and Person Specification for full details relating to Clinical & Professional Responsibilities, Management Responsibilities, Information and Reporting Responsibilities, Education Responsibilities, and Communications and Engagement.
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