Staff Nurse Rowan Suite, Wrh

An exciting Opportunity is awaiting you if you are a highly motivated, enthusiastic Nurse 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 TrustThe 13 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/Hematology 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.All our new staff nurse will be provided an extensive training program of 9 weeks and will be supported by a buddy and mentor in the giving of the treatments, completing the SACT passport and then further training on other aspects of the SACT will follow once established on the unit.Main duties of the jobAssess patients for chemotherapy to ensure their physical condition and blood parameters are satisfactory to safely receive treatment according to treatment protocols/regimes and escalate any concerns to the coordinator. Administer and dispose of intravenous and chemotherapy safely by 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. 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, with senior nurse support for alternative access.About usOur 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 WorcesterOur 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 peopleBest experience of care and best outcomes for our patientsBest use of resourcesBest 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 descriptionJob responsibilitiesClinical responsibilitiesAssess patients for chemotherapy to ensure their physical condition and blood parameters are satisfactory to safely receive treatment according to treatment protocols / regimes and escalate any concerns to the coordinator.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, with senior nurse support for alternative access to ensure patients receive treatment safely and with minimum risk.Ensure safe administration of chemotherapy regimens according to trust protocolsProvide 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 riskMonitor and instigate care with senior nurse support 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 ResponsibilitiesEstablish and maintain effective communication and foster good working relationships with all multidisciplinary teams, both internal and external.Make use of electronic internal / external mail and Internet systems as appropriate and necessary.Escalate any concerns or complaints or incidents that affect users of the unit in accordance with complaints, risk management, or human resources procedures.Bring to the attention of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/ Co-ordinator any factors which may adversely affect patient care or service provision.Report all serious incidents to the appropriate Manager / Director within 24 hours these include Never Events and serious falls and complete datix incident forms in accordance with trust policy.Knowledge Skills & Experience (Also See Person Specification)Be knowledgeable about the specific care requirements of patients within the unit.Be knowledgeable about current infection control procedures and policies and ensure all staff and visitors adhere to these at all times.Be knowledgeable about the risks of infection and take responsibility for minimising cross infection within the clinical environment, assist in giving information and placing patients appropriately (isolating active infective patients for treatment).Ensure that patient care is evidence based.Assess and escalate potential problems or issues to ensure a safe, effective environment for staff, patients, and visitors.Planning and organisational skillsParticipate in departmental meetings and act on any instruction.Be involved in practice development and patient experience issues.Responsibilities for Patient Care Therapy & TreatmentAct as arole model when carrying out and demonstrating nursing care and procedures to junior members of the team and students.Actively contribute to the health and well-being of patients by promoting health through a number of methods e.G. healthy eating, exercise and smoking cessation.Ensure accurate, comprehensive contemporaneous and clear documentation of patients care.Ensure that own written reports are in accordance with Trust policy and NMC guidelinesBe familiar with the policy for safe administration of prescribed therapies, including Medicines Management, Intravenous Therapy, Patient Group Directives, clinical guidelines for cytotoxic administration.Demonstrate the ability to safely monitor and provide care for the patient once therapies have been administered and escalate any concerns to the co-ordinator.Responsibilities for Development and Implementation of Policy and / or ServicesAt all times act in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines and NMC Codes of Practice standards and guidelines.Be aware of and support policies and procedures existing and being introduced throughout the Trust.Undertake agreed mandatory training and to seek out opportunities to enhance knowledge, skills and develop practice.Responsibilities for Financial and Physical ResourcesAssist 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.Report health & safety issues within the ward area.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 ResourcesMaintain an up to date understanding of clinical and professional developments within nursing, particularly areas pertinent to the speciality requirements.Provide guidance and teaching for student s and nursing staff who are not experienced in the specialty / to set, implement and monitor patient care plans.Responsibilities for Information Resources and / or SystemsWork with the senior team to ensure written patient information is current, evidence based and available for patients and their relatives.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.Responsibilities for Informal and Formal Research DevelopmentAssist 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 matrixPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential Registered Nurse on part 1 of the professional register Desirable Teaching and Assessing Qualification 1st level degree or working towards or equivalent skills knowledgeEssential Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care settings Good IT skills Knowledge of what the unit applying for is and caters for. Desirable basic IT skills awareness of UKONS SACT PASSPORT PERSONAL CRITERIAEssential Articulate High professional standards Able to remain calm under pressure Aware of own strengths and weaknesses Flexible and adaptable Highly motivated Committed to quality ExperienceDesirable Post-registration experience at Band 5 or been a student nurse on a SACT unit/ward Employer detailsEmployer nameWorcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS TrustAddressWorcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust Charles Hastings Way Worcester WR5 1JRAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. C9365-24-1054