Job summary
An exciting Opportunity is awaiting you if you are a highly motivated,
enthusiastic Sister with excellent communication skills. We want you to join
our established team on Rowan Suite, you will have the opportunity to be part
of this service and our innovative ways of working as we grasp this opportunity
to influence, shape and develop the changing face of cancer care and service
provision in our Trust
The 14 chaired day unit cares for patients with a range of cancers who
are receiving chemotherapy. We aim to provide an individualized and supportive
environment for patients in which to deliver this specialized high standard
care.
We are looking for someone who wants to increase their Oncology/Haematology
experience and wants to work within this rewarding environment. Applicants
should have the motivation to undertake a recognized post registration oncology
course in the future. If you have cannulation, phlebotomy, or central lines
skills it will be an advantage, but if not, then you should have enthusiasm and
dexterity to develop these skills. The ability to communicate effectively with
all members of the multidisciplinary team is essential.
The sister on unit will be leading the team and
ensure the patient flow is maintained throughout. Will have the opportunity to support the
manager, improve services, promote and develop changes, support a small team of
staff including band 5s and hcas with PDRs, development opportunities and
support with sickness meetings.
Main duties of the job
Assist in the management of the department on a day to day basis and manage the department in the
absence of Chemotherapy unit manager including coordination of patient, allocating staff breaks and
being a key link with the consultants and pharmacy team. Assess patients for chemotherapy to ensure their physical condition and blood parameters are
satisfactory to safely receive treatment according to treatment protocols / regimes and liaise with
medical staff as appropriate. Administer and dispose of intravenous and chemotherapy safely in accordance with Trust and National
Guidelines. Provide information regarding treatment and side effects to ensure each patient is prepared for their
specific treatment and elicit informed consent. Provide one to one and telephone advice to patients and their families regarding treatment side effects
and management of side effects to ensure each patient receives care which is specific and appropriate
to their needs. Recognise and provide the psychological and emotional support needed by individuals and their
families. Assess patients with difficult venous access and make recommendations for alternative access to
ensure patients receive treatment safely and with minimum risk. Ensure safe administration of chemotherapy regimens according to trust protocols. Provide follow-up care / maintenance of central venous lines for patients
About us
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 more than 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. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our
everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To act as team leader for clinical staff. To be responsible for clinical and non-clinical management of a ward area in the absence of the Senior
Sister / Charge Nurse
Key Duties:
Clinical Responsibilities Assist in the management of the department on a day to day basis and manage the department in the
absence of Chemotherapy unit manager including coordination of patient, allocating staff breaks and
being a key link with the consultants and pharmacy team. Assess patients for chemotherapy to ensure their physical condition and blood parameters are
satisfactory to safely receive treatment according to treatment protocols / regimes and liaise with
medical staff as appropriate. Administer and dispose of intravenous and chemotherapy safely in accordance with Trust and National
Guidelines. Provide information regarding treatment and side effects to ensure each patient is prepared for their
specific treatment and elicit informed consent. Provide one to one and telephone advice to patients and their families regarding treatment side effects
and management of side effects to ensure each patient receives care which is specific and appropriate
to their needs. Use good communication skills to enhance and augment patients understanding and adapt information
to their specific needs as they progress through treatment. Liaise with other appropriate health care professionals within both hospital and community settings
regarding individual patient care to ensure seamless transfer of care between disciplines (or ensure
patients needs are being adequately met). Recognise and provide the psychological and emotional support needed by individuals and their
families whilst undergoing treatment and refer on to other professionals sensitively and appropriately in
order to adequately meet patients needs. Assess patients with difficult venous access and make recommendations for alternative access to
ensure patients receive treatment safely and with minimum risk. Ensure safe administration of chemotherapy regimens according to trust protocols Provide follow-up care / maintenance of central venous lines for patients and advise other health care
professionals involved as appropriate, to ensure the patients line is safely and adequately cared for in
accordance with Trust policy. Administer other intravenous therapies i.e. Blood, bisphosphonates, to patients according to protocols /
regimes to ensure therapies are delivered safely and with minimum risk Monitor and instigate care to address / prevent reactions to and complications of treatment including
administration of prophylactic agents.
Discuss with senior nursing and medical colleagues developments and changes, which affect patients
both directly and indirectly.
Operational Responsibilities. Responsibilities for establishing and maintaining communication and relationship both internally and
externally. Establish and maintain effective communication and foster good working relationships with all
multidisciplinary teams, both internal and external. Provide and receive complex and / or sensitive information from patients and staff. For example,
breaking bad news to patients, giving complex information about procedures and their outcomes,
dealing with performance issues, holding staff meetings. Able to support and talk to distressed patients,
visitors, and staff members. Responsible for cascading information to unit staff and chairing staff meetings from which minutes are
provided.
Be aware of Trust financial position and target objectives and ensure that ward area is as effective as
possible in meeting these objectives. Be involved in practice development and patient experience issues. Ensure that safe and effective nursing care is delivered, this to be in accordance with Trust policies and
best practice guidelines, also Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Codes of Practice and guidelines. Act as a role model when carrying out and demonstrating nursing care and procedures. Represent clinical area at forums and meetings as requested by Senior Sister / Charge Nurse. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in staff appraisal and the progress of staff while completing goals
and development plans. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in the formulation of induction and training programmes and assist
in the delivery of these to staff and learner nurses. Undertake agreed mandatory training and to seek out opportunities to enhance knowledge, skills and
develop practice. Participate in the teaching and development of staff and ensure records kept. Ensure risk assessment of working environment and conditions, equipment, chemicals and activities is
routinely carried out within the department.
Responsibilities for Financial and Physical Resources. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse by ensuring supplies are managed in accordance with budgetary
limits and constraints, including regular stock reviews, to ensure best value from supplies and to set
stock limits. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse with staff training to ensure they are competent in the use and care
of special equipment, maintain details on the Medical Devices register within the ward. Ensure that all equipment within the department is serviced and maintained on a regular basis and that
records are kept. Contribute to the drawing up of department budgets, capital bids and new services. Inform the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse of any changes, which affect the standards of care, the service
delivery, or have an impact on the budget. Ensure the ordering, safe custody, usage, and recording of drugs within agreed Trust policy.
Responsibilities for Human Resources. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in compiling duty rosters and ensuring allocation is organised
appropriate to staff experience and skill mix to effectively manage workload and patient dependency. Participate in staff recruitment and retention, training and education. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in ensuring an appropriate learning environment, which meets
university requirements, and that systems are in place to allow all levels of learner to be taught,
supervised and assessed appropriately.
Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in development of staff induction programmes and ward teaching
programmes. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in ensuring that systems are in place for maintaining practical
schemes for mentorship, preceptorship and clinical supervision. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in ensuring all staff undergo competency assessments both initially
(when new to ward) and update these regularly in line with Corporate Nursing recommendations. Ensure these appraisals are carried out
using the appropriate KSF profile and Proforma. Report performance difficulties with staff to the Senior Sister and initiate performance Management /
goal setting according to capability or disciplinary policies as appropriate. To support Junior Nurses with their NMC revalidation acting as a confirmer to maintain their
professional registration. Assist Senior Sister in ensuring annual leave for all staff is managed in accordance with local and Trust
policy and in order to meet the needs of the service. Assist Senior Sister in ensuring that the staff absence at work policy is used to manage staff and
maintain accurate records. Maintain an up to date understanding of clinical and professional developments within nursing,
particularly areas pertinent to the speciality requirements. Provide guidance and teaching for nursing staff, who are not experienced in the specialty / to set,
implement and monitor patient care plans. Act in a supportive role to other senior staff and their staff by providing education and information to
assist them in caring for trauma / other speciality outliers.
Responsibilities for Information Resources and / or Systems. Work with the team to ensure written patient information is current, evidence based and available for
patients and their relatives. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in ensuring internal staff records are updated on a regular basis
e.g. staff absences. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in entering all the required key performance indicators (KPI) (e.g.
commode audits) onto the web based system on a regular basis. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in ensuring reviewing incidents that occur within or relating to the
ward and produce reports as required Disseminate the learning that arises from the reports and
subsequent actions. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in ensuring all staff have basic computer literacy and are able to
access results, admit and discharge on PAS, enter data onto the electronic handover sheet. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in ensuring all clinical area resources are up to date, organised and
available for inspection during assessments and visits e.g. CQC,SHA, Commissioners etc. Assist in implementation of e rostering and use of the new format to produce the monthly rota.
Responsibilities for Informal and Formal Research Development Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse with auditing and monitoring of all activities within the clinical area
to ensure services are delivered effectively within a safe environment. Assist Senior Sister in ensuring audit documentation is kept up to date and collated as required. To
include all the current audits for the KPI and CQuins such as timely saving lives assessments, hand
hygiene and mandatory training matrix. Recommend any necessary policy changes following audit by discussion with Senior Sister / Charge
Nurse and once agreed to ensure their implementation. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in ensuring that staff participate in agreed research to benefit the
departments development and patient care. Support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse by providing regular reports on standards of cleanliness,
quality of food provided for patients and staff, essence of care standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To act as team leader for clinical staff. To be responsible for clinical and non-clinical management of a ward area in the absence of the Senior
Sister / Charge Nurse
Key Duties:
Clinical Responsibilities Assist in the management of the department on a day to day basis and manage the department in the
absence of Chemotherapy unit manager including coordination of patient, allocating staff breaks and
being a key link with the consultants and pharmacy team. Assess patients for chemotherapy to ensure their physical condition and blood parameters are
satisfactory to safely receive treatment according to treatment protocols / regimes and liaise with
medical staff as appropriate. Administer and dispose of intravenous and chemotherapy safely in accordance with Trust and National
Guidelines. Provide information regarding treatment and side effects to ensure each patient is prepared for their
specific treatment and elicit informed consent. Provide one to one and telephone advice to patients and their families regarding treatment side effects
and management of side effects to ensure each patient receives care which is specific and appropriate
to their needs. Use good communication skills to enhance and augment patients understanding and adapt information
to their specific needs as they progress through treatment. Liaise with other appropriate health care professionals within both hospital and community settings
regarding individual patient care to ensure seamless transfer of care between disciplines (or ensure
patients needs are being adequately met). Recognise and provide the psychological and emotional support needed by individuals and their
families whilst undergoing treatment and refer on to other professionals sensitively and appropriately in
order to adequately meet patients needs. Assess patients with difficult venous access and make recommendations for alternative access to
ensure patients receive treatment safely and with minimum risk. Ensure safe administration of chemotherapy regimens according to trust protocols Provide follow-up care / maintenance of central venous lines for patients and advise other health care
professionals involved as appropriate, to ensure the patients line is safely and adequately cared for in
accordance with Trust policy. Administer other intravenous therapies i.e. Blood, bisphosphonates, to patients according to protocols /
regimes to ensure therapies are delivered safely and with minimum risk Monitor and instigate care to address / prevent reactions to and complications of treatment including
administration of prophylactic agents.
Discuss with senior nursing and medical colleagues developments and changes, which affect patients
both directly and indirectly.
Operational Responsibilities. Responsibilities for establishing and maintaining communication and relationship both internally and
externally. Establish and maintain effective communication and foster good working relationships with all
multidisciplinary teams, both internal and external. Provide and receive complex and / or sensitive information from patients and staff. For example,
breaking bad news to patients, giving complex information about procedures and their outcomes,
dealing with performance issues, holding staff meetings. Able to support and talk to distressed patients,
visitors, and staff members. Responsible for cascading information to unit staff and chairing staff meetings from which minutes are
provided.
Be aware of Trust financial position and target objectives and ensure that ward area is as effective as
possible in meeting these objectives. Be involved in practice development and patient experience issues. Ensure that safe and effective nursing care is delivered, this to be in accordance with Trust policies and
best practice guidelines, also Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Codes of Practice and guidelines. Act as a role model when carrying out and demonstrating nursing care and procedures. Represent clinical area at forums and meetings as requested by Senior Sister / Charge Nurse. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in staff appraisal and the progress of staff while completing goals
and development plans. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in the formulation of induction and training programmes and assist
in the delivery of these to staff and learner nurses. Undertake agreed mandatory training and to seek out opportunities to enhance knowledge, skills and
develop practice. Participate in the teaching and development of staff and ensure records kept. Ensure risk assessment of working environment and conditions, equipment, chemicals and activities is
routinely carried out within the department.
Responsibilities for Financial and Physical Resources. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse by ensuring supplies are managed in accordance with budgetary
limits and constraints, including regular stock reviews, to ensure best value from supplies and to set
stock limits. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse with staff training to ensure they are competent in the use and care
of special equipment, maintain details on the Medical Devices register within the ward. Ensure that all equipment within the department is serviced and maintained on a regular basis and that
records are kept. Contribute to the drawing up of department budgets, capital bids and new services. Inform the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse of any changes, which affect the standards of care, the service
delivery, or have an impact on the budget. Ensure the ordering, safe custody, usage, and recording of drugs within agreed Trust policy.
Responsibilities for Human Resources. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in compiling duty rosters and ensuring allocation is organised
appropriate to staff experience and skill mix to effectively manage workload and patient dependency. Participate in staff recruitment and retention, training and education. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in ensuring an appropriate learning environment, which meets
university requirements, and that systems are in place to allow all levels of learner to be taught,
supervised and assessed appropriately.
Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in development of staff induction programmes and ward teaching
programmes. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in ensuring that systems are in place for maintaining practical
schemes for mentorship, preceptorship and clinical supervision. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in ensuring all staff undergo competency assessments both initially
(when new to ward) and update these regularly in line with Corporate Nursing recommendations. Ensure these appraisals are carried out
using the appropriate KSF profile and Proforma. Report performance difficulties with staff to the Senior Sister and initiate performance Management /
goal setting according to capability or disciplinary policies as appropriate. To support Junior Nurses with their NMC revalidation acting as a confirmer to maintain their
professional registration. Assist Senior Sister in ensuring annual leave for all staff is managed in accordance with local and Trust
policy and in order to meet the needs of the service. Assist Senior Sister in ensuring that the staff absence at work policy is used to manage staff and
maintain accurate records. Maintain an up to date understanding of clinical and professional developments within nursing,
particularly areas pertinent to the speciality requirements. Provide guidance and teaching for nursing staff, who are not experienced in the specialty / to set,
implement and monitor patient care plans. Act in a supportive role to other senior staff and their staff by providing education and information to
assist them in caring for trauma / other speciality outliers.
Responsibilities for Information Resources and / or Systems. Work with the team to ensure written patient information is current, evidence based and available for
patients and their relatives. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in ensuring internal staff records are updated on a regular basis
e.g. staff absences. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in entering all the required key performance indicators (KPI) (e.g.
commode audits) onto the web based system on a regular basis. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in ensuring reviewing incidents that occur within or relating to the
ward and produce reports as required Disseminate the learning that arises from the reports and
subsequent actions. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in ensuring all staff have basic computer literacy and are able to
access results, admit and discharge on PAS, enter data onto the electronic handover sheet. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in ensuring all clinical area resources are up to date, organised and
available for inspection during assessments and visits e.g. CQC,SHA, Commissioners etc. Assist in implementation of e rostering and use of the new format to produce the monthly rota.
Responsibilities for Informal and Formal Research Development Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse with auditing and monitoring of all activities within the clinical area
to ensure services are delivered effectively within a safe environment. Assist Senior Sister in ensuring audit documentation is kept up to date and collated as required. To
include all the current audits for the KPI and CQuins such as timely saving lives assessments, hand
hygiene and mandatory training matrix. Recommend any necessary policy changes following audit by discussion with Senior Sister / Charge
Nurse and once agreed to ensure their implementation. Assist Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in ensuring that staff participate in agreed research to benefit the
departments development and patient care. Support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse by providing regular reports on standards of cleanliness,
quality of food provided for patients and staff, essence of care standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse Part 1
- 1st level degree or working
- towards
- Administration of
- chemotherapy course or
- completion of SACT passport
Desirable
- Post registration
- qualification in relevant
- speciality (palliative
- care/Oncology/
- Chemotherapy)
- Recognised NMC teaching
- and assessing qualification
- Advanced communication
- course training
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration
- experience at band 5
- Proven clinical experience of
- working in clinical
- haematology/oncology nursing
- delivering chemotherapy
Desirable
- Evidence of management /
- leadership skills and
- autonomous practice
- Evidence of teaching both
- formal and informal
personal qualities
Essential
- Articulate
- High professional standards
- Able to remain calm under
- pressure
- Aware of own strengths and
- weaknesses
- Flexible and adaptable
- Highly motivated
- Committed to q
skills/knowledge
Essential
- Expert clinical skills in
- speciality
- Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills
- Ability to develop effective
- interpersonal relationships with
- colleagues across health and
- social care settings
- Good IT skills
- Able to undertake extended
- roles
- Evidence of continuing
- professional development
- Good understanding of
- research and audit
Desirable
- Evidence of writing
- protocols / standards
- Able to supervise and
- demonstrate potential to
- lead
- Knowledge of professional
- and NHS issues and
- policies relating to cancer
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse Part 1
- 1st level degree or working
- towards
- Administration of
- chemotherapy course or
- completion of SACT passport
Desirable
- Post registration
- qualification in relevant
- speciality (palliative
- care/Oncology/
- Chemotherapy)
- Recognised NMC teaching
- and assessing qualification
- Advanced communication
- course training
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration
- experience at band 5
- Proven clinical experience of
- working in clinical
- haematology/oncology nursing
- delivering chemotherapy
Desirable
- Evidence of management /
- leadership skills and
- autonomous practice
- Evidence of teaching both
- formal and informal
personal qualities
Essential
- Articulate
- High professional standards
- Able to remain calm under
- pressure
- Aware of own strengths and
- weaknesses
- Flexible and adaptable
- Highly motivated
- Committed to q
skills/knowledge
Essential
- Expert clinical skills in
- speciality
- Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills
- Ability to develop effective
- interpersonal relationships with
- colleagues across health and
- social care settings
- Good IT skills
- Able to undertake extended
- roles
- Evidence of continuing
- professional development
- Good understanding of
- research and audit
Desirable
- Evidence of writing
- protocols / standards
- Able to supervise and
- demonstrate potential to
- lead
- Knowledge of professional
- and NHS issues and
- policies relating to cancer
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
