Staff Nurse - Lilac Centre
| Posting date: | 16 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 October 2025 |
| Location: | St Helens, WA9 3DA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9409-25-0878 |
Summary
KEY DUTIES Develop and expand scope of professional practice to include venepuncture, cannulation, administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy and management of central venous lines in line with NMC and Trust Policies. To consistently organise and deliver individualised patient care, ensuring patients physical, social and psychological needs are met. To contribute to the maintenance and development of evidence based clinical standards. To maintain contemporaneous nursing records in accordance with Trust and NMC guidance. To participate in the review of existing methods of nursing care via benchmarking and audit and the implementation of necessary changes. Keep up to date with developments in the care and treatment of cancer patients in order to be able to carry out duties completely and efficiently. To communicate effectively and work in partnership with patients, their relatives/carers, nursing colleagues and members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure care is delivered in an accurate and efficient manner. Acknowledge any personal limitations of competence in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2008). Develop knowledge of the hazards to staff, patients, relatives and the environment with regard to administration, disposal and spillage of cytotoxic chemotherapy, taking appropriate action. Supervise professional work of nursing staff, including junior staff. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain Professional Registration Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Adhere to the Trust policies and protocols ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES To ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the Nurse in Charge To keep patient records up to date on a day to day basis following any interaction with patients/relatives To ensure all unit documentation is completed TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES To assist with induction programmes, preceptorship and mentorship of new staff as appropriate. To appropriately assist in the promotion of the learning environment. Participating in the supervision and assessment of Health Care Assistants, Student Nurses, Return to Practice Nurses, Overseas registered Nurses and Cadets, as appropriate. To take responsibility for personal study and development in accordance with NMC Post Registration Education and Practice. To undertake appropriate nursing role developments and fully engage in ones own appraisal/performance review. To mentor registered nurses undertaking the chemotherapy course when competent to do so LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES To regularly take charge of the clinical are in the absence of a senior member of staff Participate in meetings pertinent to the Unit Establish and maintain good communication within the Unit, Division, Trust and agencies outside the Trust. To consistently use resources efficiently. To be actively involves in risk management and clinic audit programmes. To ensure safe custody of patients property. To be responsible for ensuring all patients and their relatives/carers are kept fully informed of patients treatment/progress and discharge plans/after care. To report all accidents, hazards, incidents and complaints in accordance with Trust policies and assist in investigation of them as required. Comply with Health and Safety polices. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Maintain efficiency and minimise any waste RESEARCH & AUDIT Responsible for following clinical trials protocols Involvement in potential audit or research within the unit or Trust