Job summary
You will be working at the forefront of our services. You will see Oncology patients in our Scunthorpe DN15 8AL clinic for bloods, toxicity assessments, IV chemotherapy, oral chemotherapy, pump disconnections, line care, IM/SC injections and more. Our focus is clinical excellence, so as a company we will provide you with all the support you require to give your patients quality 1 to 1 care but you also have the benefits of working autonomously.
Why LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare?
We have a lot to offer at LloydsPharmacyClinical Homecare, not only to the 100,000 patients we support, but also to our employees. Additional benefits include:
- 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Fully expensed SUV company car + fuel card
- Private medical insurance
- Up to £1200 refer a friend bonus
- Competitive quarterly bonus scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Full support from our employee assistance programme
- Laptop, printer, tablet, mobile phone and personal protection device
- NMC fees paid after one-year service
- Market leading maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- £1000 annual skills bonus (non contractual on completion of probationary period & pro rata for part time colleagues)
Main duties of the job
To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced nurse with a valid NMC PIN with either a formal Oncology qualification, SACT passport or inhouse Oncology training to administer SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy) cannulation and venepuncture competency and an experience of administering all routes of SACT. You will display a high level of care and empathy to help our patients achieve their goals and regain their independence. You will be well-organised and comfortable managing your own workload and itinerary, basic IT skills are required along with a full UK driving license.
About us
LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare are one of the most experienced providers of clinical homecare in the UK and have been supporting patients in this way since 1975. We provide care to more than 100,000 patients in their own home, at work, or in the community, ranging from straightforward delivery of medication to specialist nursing for complex conditions. We work in partnership with the NHS, pharmaceutical companies, and private medical insurers. Our range of treatments and conditions includes home parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, IV antibiotics, enzyme replacement therapy, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The HomeCare Nurse will be responsible for providing high quality, cost effective clinical care to a caseload of patients across Intravenous Therapies, Oncology, Enzyme Replacement Therapy and Biologics or any new service line introduced.
- To communicate effectively at all times and at all levels within the company and with external customers, patients and their families.
- To promote a progressive attitude to the continuous improvement of standards of care through research and evidence based practice.
Accountabilities
- Accountable for the competent and confident delivery of high quality clinical care to all patients across nursing services through careful assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care needs and requirements.
- Develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide holistic evidence based nursing care.
- Be competent in the administration of medication including under Patient Group Directives (PGD).
- Demonstrate a professional approach to work and act in accordance with the NMCs code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour for Nurses and Midwives at all times.
- Acknowledge any limitations of competence and seek advice and support as necessary.
- Maintain own registration with NMC whilst complying with the requirements of revalidation.
- Act as an advocate for the patient and family providing information, support and direction to other support services as appropriate.
- Ensure all patient care is documented and that all relevant records are completed accurately, and within agreed timescales, using company approved documentation in line with NMC and CQC standards.
- Accountable for reporting all activity, risks and issues in line with Company policies and procedures.
- Escalate to their line manager any changes in an individuals health and wellbeing or information that requires reporting.
- Understand how the long term physical, psychological and social impacts of a specific diagnosis and treatment can affect an individual patient.
- Assist with on-going education and training of patients and families.
- Communicate effectively, promoting open and trusting relationships.
- To communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other professionals involved in their care, overcoming barriers and providing support during distressing or emotional events.
- Have knowledge of and adhere to company policy and professional standards and ensure that colleagues do likewise.
- Participate in surveys, audit and implementation of new services.
- Maintain confidentiality in line with all current legislation.
- Provide support to colleagues as appropriate.
- To demonstrate sound clinical judgement and risk based decision making at all times.
- To act in accordance with company standard operating procedures and guidelines.
- Adhere to regulations required under the Care Quality Commission.
- To act in accordance with the NMCs The Code for Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour for Nurses and Midwives and other statutory requirements.
- Expected to travel extensively, and in all weather conditions, within the region to deliver nursing services. You may be required to travel outside the region in line with business need.
Experience and Qualifications
- To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced nurse with a valid NMC PIN with either a formal Oncology qualification, SACT passport or inhouse Oncology training to administer SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy) cannulation and venepuncture competency and an experience of administering all routes of SACT.You will display a high level of care and empathy to help our patients achieve their goals and regain their independence. You will be well-organised and comfortable managing your own workload and itinerary, basic IT skills are required along with afull UK driving license.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The HomeCare Nurse will be responsible for providing high quality, cost effective clinical care to a caseload of patients across Intravenous Therapies, Oncology, Enzyme Replacement Therapy and Biologics or any new service line introduced.
- To communicate effectively at all times and at all levels within the company and with external customers, patients and their families.
- To promote a progressive attitude to the continuous improvement of standards of care through research and evidence based practice.
Accountabilities
- Accountable for the competent and confident delivery of high quality clinical care to all patients across nursing services through careful assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care needs and requirements.
- Develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide holistic evidence based nursing care.
- Be competent in the administration of medication including under Patient Group Directives (PGD).
- Demonstrate a professional approach to work and act in accordance with the NMCs code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour for Nurses and Midwives at all times.
- Acknowledge any limitations of competence and seek advice and support as necessary.
- Maintain own registration with NMC whilst complying with the requirements of revalidation.
- Act as an advocate for the patient and family providing information, support and direction to other support services as appropriate.
- Ensure all patient care is documented and that all relevant records are completed accurately, and within agreed timescales, using company approved documentation in line with NMC and CQC standards.
- Accountable for reporting all activity, risks and issues in line with Company policies and procedures.
- Escalate to their line manager any changes in an individuals health and wellbeing or information that requires reporting.
- Understand how the long term physical, psychological and social impacts of a specific diagnosis and treatment can affect an individual patient.
- Assist with on-going education and training of patients and families.
- Communicate effectively, promoting open and trusting relationships.
- To communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other professionals involved in their care, overcoming barriers and providing support during distressing or emotional events.
- Have knowledge of and adhere to company policy and professional standards and ensure that colleagues do likewise.
- Participate in surveys, audit and implementation of new services.
- Maintain confidentiality in line with all current legislation.
- Provide support to colleagues as appropriate.
- To demonstrate sound clinical judgement and risk based decision making at all times.
- To act in accordance with company standard operating procedures and guidelines.
- Adhere to regulations required under the Care Quality Commission.
- To act in accordance with the NMCs The Code for Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour for Nurses and Midwives and other statutory requirements.
- Expected to travel extensively, and in all weather conditions, within the region to deliver nursing services. You may be required to travel outside the region in line with business need.
Experience and Qualifications
- To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced nurse with a valid NMC PIN with either a formal Oncology qualification, SACT passport or inhouse Oncology training to administer SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy) cannulation and venepuncture competency and an experience of administering all routes of SACT.You will display a high level of care and empathy to help our patients achieve their goals and regain their independence. You will be well-organised and comfortable managing your own workload and itinerary, basic IT skills are required along with afull UK driving license.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Full UK driving licence
- Basic IT skills
Qualifications
Essential
- To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced nurse with a valid NMC PIN with either a formal Oncology qualification, SACT passport or inhouse Oncology training to administer SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy) cannulation and venepuncture competency and an experience of administering all routes of SACT. You will display a high level of care and empathy to help our patients achieve their goals and regain their independence. You will be well-organised and comfortable managing your own workload and itinerary, basic IT skills are required along with a full UK driving license.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Full UK driving licence
- Basic IT skills
Qualifications
Essential
- To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced nurse with a valid NMC PIN with either a formal Oncology qualification, SACT passport or inhouse Oncology training to administer SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy) cannulation and venepuncture competency and an experience of administering all routes of SACT. You will display a high level of care and empathy to help our patients achieve their goals and regain their independence. You will be well-organised and comfortable managing your own workload and itinerary, basic IT skills are required along with a full UK driving license.
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).
