Lymphoma Cancer Care Coordinator

7 months ago


Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

JOB SUMMARY
To work under the direction of the registered nurse providing high quality person centred care to patients undertaking assessment for a suspected and/or confirmed Haematological Cancer diagnosis.

The role involves supporting aspects of care delivery, coordination of the patients’ pathway, assessment of patient/carer needs and the provision of general information, help and support to those living with a Haematological cancer.

To be an extended member of the Haematology cancer MDT, ensuring effective communication across the Trust, Tertiary providers, Primary Care and statutory and voluntary agencies.

Responsibilities of the Post holder

The post holder has responsibility for implementing plans of care with patients and may contribute to modification of care plan. The post holder will provide advice to patients, relatives or healthcare professionals within their area of designated care.

The post holder will contribute to the development of the service, protocols and policies.

The post holder has responsibility for maintaining their own resources in relation to stock control.

The post holder has responsibility for updating patient records, data entry, and data processing.

The post holder may participate in clinical and non-clinical audits within area of care.

The post holder will work within Trust standard operating procedures and policies.

Qualified staff will be available for advice

With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career

General clinical duties

Contribute to the holistic needs assessment and the development of individual care plans under the direction of the registered nurse.

Implement, monitor and review aspects of the care plan with the patient and carer, reporting any changes in the patient's condition to the registered nurse.

Evaluate outcome of care delivery with the registered nurse

To review patients on the ward under the direction of the registered nurse

Demonstrate the ability to recognise and respond appropriately when faced with a sudden deterioration or an emergency situation, alerting the team or enabling rapid response as appropriate

To triage incoming calls into the service and provide initial triage to patients or carers contacting the service.

Take queries and assess the most suitable method of solution, liaising and discussing complex cases with the Haematology Cancer Nurse Specialists

Provide general telephone advice, signposting patients/carers to other sources of support as appropriate, such as other Healthcare Professionals, websites, written information etc.

Coordinate appointments or investigations for efficiency and patient experience

Liaise with the MDT coordinator to ensure a seamless service for patients and smooth transition through the cancer pathway

To identify patient/carer general informational needs, accessing / signposting to the Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Centre

Identify indication of need or changes in need through telephone contact and respond appropriately

Support the registered nurse in the coordination of care to facilitate safe and effective transition between services in order to provide seamless support for people.

Support the delivery of patient and carer advice and education.

Advise patients on individual self-care management support and education as necessary to non-complex patients, including how to self-assess

Encourage and support healthy lifestyle choices.

To provide Level 1 psychological support to patients/carers, referring patients who require

Service Development

Contribute to the development of the nursing service

Comment on proposed changes to policies and procedures to enhance the nursing service

To support the registered nurse in the development / management of any Haematology Cancer Support group / follow up

To support holistic needs assessments and care planning under the direction of the registered nurse.

To contribute to the Macmillan Annual Report, collecting relevant data

Physical resource

To be a flexible member of the team able to respond to the changing needs patient / carers

To provide a vital link between patients and the registered nurse, highlighting patients that require specialist assessment.

To attend the Haematology cancer MDT in the absence of the registered nurse

To carry out administrative duties required by the role

To review patients on the wards across the hospital and in the outpatient settings, providing basic counselling and support as necessary

To support the regist



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