Chemotherapy Sister

Act as a clinical nurse / leader to ensure the needs of patients are recognised and met by the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. This will be achieved by using a patient centred approach in the provision of care in order to meet the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs..

Responsible in leading the department team in the provision of care

Act as a point of liaison for multi disciplinary and multi agency working in order to achieve the best possible outcome for patient care. Will notify the Unit Manager of any deficits in service provision from other agencies.

Provide registered nurse support to junior nursing staff, clinical support workers and students.Maintains the service to meet standards and outcomes identified by Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in accordance with national evidence based guidelines.

Accountable and responsible for accurate and legible record keeping in accordance with local policies with due regard to NMC guidelines

Administer Intravenous drugs in accordance with Trust policies.

Undertake additional training as required to meet the needs of the patients and register any additional skills acquired as a result of enhanced practice

Contributes to the efficient and effective utilisation of Trust resources.

Maintains the 'Trust's aims and objectives within the clinical setting.

Maintain a safe level of nursing staff, taking remedial action and reporting to Senior Staff when this cannot be achieved.

Assist the Unit Manager in the selection of staff and monitoring of sickness and absence.

Assist the Unit Manager in undertaking the Individual Performance Review of staff.

Will have knowledge of ward budgets and assist in the efficient and effective use and maintenance of ward resources to meet the needs of the patients and the department.

May act as a deputy for the Unit Manager when requested

Walsall Hospitals NHS Trust recognises its duties under the Health and Safety at Work legislation particularly to provide for as far as its reasonably practicable the Health and Safety of all staff within the working environment. All staff are required to comply with health and Safety policies and to fulfil their employment obligations

Take personal responsibility for attendance at annual Mandatory training sessions both locally and within the relevant cancer network.

Have knowledge of treating extravasation, cytotoxic spillages.

Report all accidents and/or untoward incidences as per the Walsall Hospitals NHS Trust clinical risk management procedure. In association with the Unit Manager will review incidents in order to highlight particular areas of concern to senior management.

Contribute to the security of the building and it contents, in addition to that of patients, staff and visitors security.

Rsponsible for ensuring commitment to maintaining a high quality of service to patients by continual development of practice in the light of research evidence and by audit and benchmarking activity against clinically relevant standards

Contribute to, under the direction of the Unit Manager and other clinical nurse specialists, clinical leadership activity through the generation and implementation of policies and practice guidelines, developing care plans and or care pathways where appropriate.

Adhere to the Trusts complaint procedure with regard to written and verbal complaints, using appropriate referral mechanisms in order to resolve the situation. Will audit and highlight to the unit team and senior managers particular deficits in relation to complaints and where appropriate necessary remedial action is required and /or in conjunction with PALS team

In addition, individual staff have a role in suggesting and implementing approved improvements to service(s) and in exercising professional responsibility for both themselves and their peers within an open fair and just culture.

In conjunction with the Unit Manager assists in the assessment and continual professional development of unit staff using mechanisms such as Individual Performance Review (IPR) to generate a Personal Development Plan (PDP) in accordance with Trust polices and procedures.

Participates in the teaching and supervision of the clinical team including, where applicable learner nurse and others under training allocated to the unit.

Act as a link nurse practitioner and in conjunction with the unit manager co-ordinates other link nurses within the clinical area in order to enhance personal, team and patient knowledge in relation to specific clinical areas.

Support staff in accordance with Clinical Supervision Policy to undertake clinical supervision as either supervisor/supervisee

The post holder is required to undertake duties, having regard to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for the Nurse, Midwife and Health Visitor and their professional contribution to Clinical Governance

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.

Qualifications

Desirable: - Advanced Communication training

Experience

Desirable: - Evidence of relevant teaching experience

Knowledge

Essential: - Knowledge of haematology/ oncology specialty; - Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills; - Have good interpersonal skills.

Desirable: - Awareness of audit and bench marking processes; - Able to work with senior staff to make continual improvements to the service.