DTECH Chemotherapy Nurse

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. To manage a case load of patients within the nurse led chemotherapy service according to Joint Management Guidelines.
2. To demonstrate knowledge of relevant disease areas and anti-cancer medications used in specific disease sites.
3. To provide information and advice to patients and their carers regarding cancer and it's treatment, including clear guidance on how to report problems and/or seek advice outside of clinic hours.
4. To undertake phlebotomy and cannulation, after appropriate training has been given and competency has been established.
5. To undertake venesection, after appropriate training and assessment has been given and competency established, as appropriate.
6. To ensure that all relevant treatment, care and investigations are carried out prior to the implementation of chemotherapy treatment and to complete all relevant documentation, including variances.
7. Establish effective communication links with patients, their carers and all staff working in the haematology and oncology multidisciplinary teams

1. To provide information and advice to non-oncology specialist healthcare professionals regarding cancer management, care pathways and patient suppor

Education and Learning

1. To promote patient/carer independence through the provision of relevant teaching and support.
2. To participate in and organise study days/education programmes to raise awareness of the holistic needs of patients.
3. To develop resource and teaching packs for use by patients and/or staff in the clinical and educational setting.
4. To ensure the provision of appropriate written information is available to patients and staff.
5. To participate in the Trust's on-going educational programmes.
6. To evaluate the need for patient support groups within the Trust.
7. Liaise with other charities, organisations and agencies dedicated to Breast cancer ensuring patients, their families and carers are informed of the availability of existing support services.

Research Audit and Quality

1. To utilise up-to-date research findings in the delivery of patient care and to disseminate this knowledge to all members of the multidisciplinary team.
2. To participate as appropriate in relevant research studies and audit findings and disseminate these findings to clinical practice as appropriate in order to develop best practice.
3. To identify opportunities for nursing research within own specialist area and carry out nursing research appropriate to the speciality.
4. To regularly audit service including eliciting the views of patients, carers and professionals ensuring patient feedback is incorporated into developments in the service.
5. To attend relevant departmental and Directorate and network meetings relating to clinical governance and to contribute to the clinical governance agenda

Management

1. To liaise with other members of the team to ensure that there is an efficient use of resources, human, financial and time.
2. To ensure that there is a safe and acceptable environment for clients/patient.
3. To act as a patient/staff advocate through the application of ethical, legal and professional knowledge and skills

Professional

1. To maintain and develop one's own professional knowledge and expertise to meet PREP and the job's requirements.
2. To actively share knowledge and expertise and contribute to the Trust as a whole.
3. To delegate appropriate responsibilities to enhance individual's level of practice and professional development.
4. To reflect as a practitioner, learning from experience and to promote reflective practices within all clinical areas.
5. To practice within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• RN
• chemotherapy qaulification
• educated to degree level

Desirable criteria

• Enhanced or advanced communication skills training
• haematology or oncology qualification
• teaching module

experience

Essential criteria

• minimum 1 year experience working in Chemotherapy/oncology or haematology
• chemo administartion

Desirable criteria

• working at band 6

skils

Essential criteria

• cannulation
• venepuncture

Important

• There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
• Some roles may require weekend shift working across multiple sites
• We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Right to work

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