Job summary
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
- Be responsible for the nursing care of patients attending the day unit including the administration of SACT (systemic anti-cancer treatment) and supportive treatments.
- To support the coordination and management of staff and facilitate training, educational and development needs.
- To work as a senior staff nurse and deputise for the Sister/Charge Nurse when needed
Main duties of the job
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.
Demonstrate advanced communication skills in supporting 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 receive to ensure patients waiting times are kept to a minimum
Provide guidance and support to staff in a way that promotes patient safety and well-being and their own professional development.
About us
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 also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- On-site Nurseries
- On-site staff cafes
- On-site parking
- Support in career development
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see JD and Person Specification for full details relating to
- Clinical & Professional Responsibilities
- Management Responsibilities
- Information and Reporting Responsibilities
- Education Responsibilities
- Communications and Engagement
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see JD and Person Specification for full details relating to
- Clinical & Professional Responsibilities
- Management Responsibilities
- Information and Reporting Responsibilities
- Education Responsibilities
- Communications and Engagement
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of audit / quality improvement
- Leadership within clinical setting
- Evidence of excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Relevant post registration experience, at Band 5 or above, in Haematology /Oncology/ high dependency nurse setting
- Experience of teaching
- Ability to support and influence change
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered RN-NMC with >2 years of experience with taking charge competency
- SACT course completed
- Practise Assessor with teaching skills
- UKONS passport completed
- Competency with CVAD
- ROAD/ AIMS training
Desirable
- Experience in working in a day unit >2 years
- Experience in caring for patients with Chemotherapy
- Knowledge of Haematological conditions
- Experience in Venesection
- ILS trained
Qualifications and Further Training
Essential
- First level degree in related subject.
- Chemotherapy / SACT competency
- Experience caring for patients with haematology/cancer/chronic conditions
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Recognised teaching qualification or prepared to work towards
- Experience in mentoring /teaching in clinical setting
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of audit / quality improvement
- Leadership within clinical setting
- Evidence of excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Relevant post registration experience, at Band 5 or above, in Haematology /Oncology/ high dependency nurse setting
- Experience of teaching
- Ability to support and influence change
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered RN-NMC with >2 years of experience with taking charge competency
- SACT course completed
- Practise Assessor with teaching skills
- UKONS passport completed
- Competency with CVAD
- ROAD/ AIMS training
Desirable
- Experience in working in a day unit >2 years
- Experience in caring for patients with Chemotherapy
- Knowledge of Haematological conditions
- Experience in Venesection
- ILS trained
Qualifications and Further Training
Essential
- First level degree in related subject.
- Chemotherapy / SACT competency
- Experience caring for patients with haematology/cancer/chronic conditions
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Recognised teaching qualification or prepared to work towards
- Experience in mentoring /teaching in clinical setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
