Staff Nurse Rowan Suite, WRH

Job summary

An exciting Opportunity is awaiting you if you are a highly motivated,enthusiastic Nurse with excellent communication skills. We want you to join ourestablished team on Rowan Suite, you will have the opportunity to be part ofthis service and our innovative ways of working as we grasp this opportunity toinfluence, shape and develop the changing face of cancer care and serviceprovision in our Trust

The 13 chaired day unit cares for patients with a range of cancers whoare receiving chemotherapy. We aim to provide an individualized and supportiveenvironment for patients in which to deliver this specialized high standardcare.

We are looking for someone who wants to increase theirOncology/Hematology experience and wants to work within this rewardingenvironment. Applicants should have the motivation to undertake a recognizedpost registration oncology course in the future. If you have cannulation,phlebotomy, or central lines skills it will be an advantage, but if not, thenyou should have enthusiasm and dexterity to develop these skills. The abilityto communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team isessential.

All our new staff nurse will be provided an extensive training programmeof 9 weeks and will be supported by a buddy and mentor in the giving of thetreatments, completing the SACT passport and then further training on otheraspects of the SACT will follow once established on the unit.

Main duties of the job

Assesspatients for chemotherapy to ensure their physical condition and bloodparameters are satisfactory to safely receive treatment according to treatmentprotocols/regimes and escalate any concersn to the co-ordinator.

Administerand dispose of intravenous and chemotherapy safely

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.

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 treatmentsafely and with minimum risk.

Ensuresafe administration of chemotherapy regimens according to trust protocols

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 people

Better 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 concersn 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 and communitysettings regarding individual patient care to ensure seamless transfer of carebetween disciplines (or ensure patients needs are being adequately 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 treatmentsafely and 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.

Operational Responsibilities

Establishand maintain effective communication and foster good working relationships withall multidisciplinary teams, both internal and external.

Makeuse of electronic internal / external mail and Internet systems as appropriateand necessary.

Escalateany concerns or complaints or incidents that affect users of the unit inaccordance with complaints, risk management, or human resources procedures.

Bringto the attention of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/ Co-ordinator any factorswhich may adversely affect patient care or service provision.

Reportall serious incidents to the appropriate Manager / Director within 24 hours;these include Never Events and serious falls and complete datix incident forms inaccordance with trust policy.

Knowledge Skills &Experience (Also See Person Specification)

Beknowledgeable about the specific care requirements of patients within the unit.

Beknowledgeable about current infection control procedures and policies andensure all staff and visitors adhere to these at all times.

Beknowledgeable about the risks of infection and take responsibility forminimising cross infection within the clinical environment, assist in givinginformation and placing patients appropriately (isolating active infectivepatients for treatment).

Ensurethat patient care is evidence based.

Assessand escalate potential problems or issues to ensure a safe, effective environmentfor staff, patients, and visitors.

Planning and organisational skills

Participatein departmental meetings and act on any instruction.

Beinvolved in practice development and patient experience issues.

Responsibilities for Patient CareTherapy & Treatment

Actas a role model when carrying out and demonstrating nursing care and proceduresto junior members of the team and students.

Activelycontribute to the health and well-being of patients by promoting health througha number of methods healthy eating, exercise and smoking cessation.

Ensureaccurate, comprehensive contemporaneous and clear documentation of patientscare.

Ensurethat own written reports are in accordance with Trust policy and NMC guidelines

Befamiliar with the policy for safe administration of prescribed therapies,including Medicines Management, Intravenous Therapy, Patient Group Directives,clinical guidelines for cytotoxic administration.

Demonstratethe ability to safely monitor and provide care for the patient once therapieshave been administered and escalate any concerns to the co-ordinator.

Responsibilities for Development andImplementation of Policy and / or Services

Atall times act in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines andNMC Codes of Practice standards and guidelines.

Beaware of and support policies and procedures existing and being introducedthroughout the Trust.

Undertakeagreed mandatory training and to seek out opportunities to enhance knowledge,skills and develop practice.

Responsibilities for Financial andPhysical Resources

AssistSenior Sister / Charge Nurse by ensuring supplies are managed in accordancewith budgetary limits and constraints, including regular stock reviews, toensure best value from supplies.

Reporthealth & safety issues within the ward area.

Informthe Senior Sister / Charge Nurse of any changes, which affect the standards ofcare, the service delivery, or have an impact on the budget.

Responsibilities for Human Resources

Maintainan up to date understanding of clinical and professional developments withinnursing, particularly areas pertinent to the speciality requirements.

Provideguidance and teaching for student s and nursing staff who are not experiencedin the specialty / to set, implement and monitor patient care plans.

Responsibilities for InformationResources and / or Systems

Workwith the senior team to ensure written patient information is current, evidencebased and available for patients and their relatives.

AssistSenior Sister / Charge Nurse in ensuring all clinical area resources are up todate, organised and available for inspection during assessments and visits CQC,SHA, Commissioners etc.

Responsibilities for Informal and FormalResearch Development

AssistSenior Sister / Charge Nurse with auditing and monitoring of all activitieswithin the clinical area to ensure services are delivered effectively within asafe environment.

AssistSenior Sister in ensuring audit documentation is kept up to date and collatedas required. To include all the current audits for the KPI and CQuins such astimely saving lives assessments, hand hygiene and mandatory training matrix

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within a nursing team Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

Desirable

Post-registration experience at Band 5 Previous experience with Oncology and Heamatology

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse on part 1 of the professional register

Desirable

Qualified in Phlebotomy SACT UKONS PASSPORT

skills knowledge

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 Articulate High professional standards Able to remain calm under pressure Aware of own strengths and weaknesses Flexible and adaptable Highly motivated Committed to quality improvement

Desirable

basic IT skills

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