Staff Nurse - Acute Oncology
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £28,407.00 to £34,581.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28407.00 - £34581.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2024 |
| Location: | Warwick, CV34 5BW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9203-24-0428 |
Summary
Key Result Areas: Nursing To lead a team of nurses in the delivery of a high standard of care to a group of patients To be a named nurse/key worker for patients To undertake specialist care for patients including the management of patients receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy and including the management of neutropenic sepsis To undertake venepuncture, peripheral cannulation, intravenous drug and Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy administration To participate in venesections and other procedure clinics To ensure that a high standard of care is maintained To identify any weaknesses that are evident in the delivery of care To ensure that documentation is appropriate and up to date To ensure that all relevant data is collected Communication To maintain good communication with the multi-disciplinary team To maintain good communication with patients and their relatives ensuring they are given as much information relating to their investigations and their disease To communicate complex and sensitive information to patients/carers with cancer. Education To be a role model and perform the role of Mentor to Student Nurses & Preceptor to newly qualified staff To develop opportunities for the training and development of staff To participate in the induction programmes of new staff To evaluate the outcome of learning experiences To participate in the patient education process Management To provide support to peers and junior staff To participate in the management of off duty rotas To participate in promoting innovative practice within the unit To monitor the safe and effective use of supplies To comply with and ensure that all staff are working in accordance with Trust policies and procedures e.g. patients property, cardiac arrest, fire policy, health and safety, discipline and grievance procedures, major emergency, infection control and that the NMC guidance and Code of Professional Conduct is followed To attend professional meetings and keep abreast of current developments Research To base own practice on current research To evaluate current research findings and if appropriate implement into practice on the ward To participate in clinical audit