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Staff Nurse Millbrooke Suite, KTC
1 month ago
Job summary
Anexciting opportunity is awaiting you if you are a highly motivated,enthusiastic nurse with excellent communication skills.
Wewant you to join our team in our chemotherapy unit. You will have the opportunity to be part ofthis service. Millbrook Suite consist of an outpatientconsulting suites together with a day care unit.
The10 chaired day unit cares for patients with a range of cancers who arereceiving systemic anti-cancer therapies. We are looking for someone who wantsto increase their Oncology/Haematology experience and wants to work within thisrewarding environment. If you have cannulation, phlebotomy, or central linesskills it will be an advantage, but if not, then you should have enthusiasm anddexterity to develop these skills. The ability to communicate effectively with all members of themultidisciplinary team is essential. Oncology / Haematology experience isdesirable but not essential. You will be supported in this post by the UnitManager and team.
Asa part of the countywide service delivering anti-cancer treatments you may berequired to travel between sites on occasions.
Inreturn we will offer you excellent learning and developmental opportunities; wewill support your personal growth through regular personal development planningand our educational strategy.
Main duties of the job
Thorough assessment and management of patients undergoing systemic anti-cancer treatment. Administration of cytotoxic treatment and other intravenous therapies according to protocols in accordance with trust and national guidelines. Pre chemotherapy consultations providing information and ensuring informed consent. Identifying adverse events and liaising with senior nurses and medical professionals for management of care. Recognising and providing psychological and emotional support for patients and being aware of when and where to signpost.Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team ensuring seamless care for the patient.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
Best services for local people Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients Best use of resources Best peopleBetter never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assesspatients for chemotherapy to ensure their physical condition and bloodparameters are satisfactory to safely receive treatment according to treatmentprotocols / regimes and escalate any concerns to the co-ordinator.
Administerand dispose of intravenous and chemotherapy safely in accordance with Trust andNational Guidelines.
Provideinformation regarding treatment and side effects to ensure each patient isprepared for their specific treatment and elicit informed consent.
Provideone to one and telephone advice to patients and their families regardingtreatment side effects and management of side effects to ensure each patientreceives care which is specific and appropriate to their needs.
Usegood communication skills to enhance and augment patients understanding andadapt information to their specific needs as they progress through treatment.
Liaisewith other appropriate health care professionals within both hospital andcommunity settings regarding individual patient care to ensure seamlesstransfer of care between disciplines (or ensure patients needs are beingadequately met).
Recogniseand provide the psychological and emotional support needed by individuals andtheir families whilst undergoing treatment and refer on to other professionalssensitively and appropriately in order to adequately meet patients needs.
Assesspatients with difficult venous access and make recommendations, with seniornurse support for alternative access to ensure patients receive treatment safelyand with minimum risk.
Ensuresafe administration of chemotherapy regimens according to trust protocols
Providefollow-up care / maintenance of central venous lines for patients and adviseother health care professionals involved as appropriate, to ensure thepatients line is safely and adequately cared for in accordance with Trustpolicy.
Administerother intravenous therapies Blood, bisphosphonates, to patients accordingto protocols / regimes to ensure therapies are delivered safely and withminimum risk
Monitorand instigate care with senior nurse support to address / prevent reactions toand complications of treatment including administration of prophylactic agents.
Beknowledgeable about the specific care requirements of patients within the unit.
Participate indepartmental meetings and act on any instruction.
Person Specification
Other Qualities
Essential
Articulate High professional standards Able to remain calm under pressure Aware of own strengths and weaknesses Flexible and adaptable
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse on part 1 of the professional register
Desirable
Teaching and Assessing Qualification 1st level degree or working towards or equivalent
Experience
Desirable
Post-registration experience at Band 5
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care settings Good IT skills-
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