DTECH Chemotherapy Nurse

• To be a member of the Haematology/oncology day unit Team at West Middlesex Hospital
• To ensure safe, effective delivery of chemotherapy and co-medications, and appropriate follow-up / monitoring for patients receiving chemotherapy according to recognised local and national chemotherapy and Joint Management Guidelines.
• Provide a range of supportive treatments in a day care unit, to patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological diseases.
• To support the Chemotherapy Nursing team with delivery of the educational programme for chemotherapy nurses and non-oncology specialist staff involved in the care of patients receiving chemotherapy
• To support the Operational Manager in the day-to-day management of the service and overall development of the nurse-led chemotherapy clinic service

• All members of the day unit team
• Consultant staff and their teams
• Ward managers and nursing teams
• Clinical Nurse Specialists
• Palliative care teams
• Pharmacy
• Pathology
• Clinical Trials Nurses
• Primary Care teams

• To manage a case load of patients within the nurse led chemotherapy service according to Joint Management Guidelines.
• To demonstrate knowledge of relevant disease areas and anti-cancer medications used in specific disease sites.
• To provide information and advice to patients and their carers regarding cancer and its treatment, including clear guidance on how to report problems and/or seek advice outside of clinic hours.
• To undertake phlebotomy and cannulation, after appropriate training has been given and competency has been established.
• To undertake venesection, after appropriate training and assessment has been given and competency established, as appropriate.
• To ensure that all relevant treatment, care and investigations are carried out prior to the implementation of chemotherapy treatment and to complete all relevant documentation, including variances.
• Establish effective communication links with patients, their carers and all staff working in the haematology and oncology multidisciplinary teams
• To provide information and advice to non-oncology specialist healthcare professionals regarding cancer management, care pathways and patient suppor

• To promote patient/carer independence through the provision of relevant teaching and support.
• To participate in and organise study days/education programmes to raise awareness of the holistic needs of patients.
• To develop resource and teaching packs for use by patients and/or staff in the clinical and educational setting.
• To ensure the provision of appropriate written information is available to patients and staff.
• To participate in the Trusts on-going educational programmes.
• To evaluate the need for patient support groups within the Trust.
• Liaise with other charities, organisations and agencies dedicated to Breast cancer ensuring patients, their families and carers are informed of the availability of existing support services.

• To utilise up-to-date research findings in the delivery of patient care and to disseminate this knowledge to all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• To participate as appropriate in relevant research studies and audit findings and disseminate these findings to clinical practice as appropriate in order to develop best practice.
• To identify opportunities for nursing research within own specialist area and carry out nursing research appropriate to the speciality.
• To regularly audit service including eliciting the views of patients, carers and professionals ensuring patient feedback is incorporated into developments in the service.
• To attend relevant departmental and Directorate and network meetings relating to clinical governance and to contribute to the clinical governance agenda

• To liaise with other members of the team to ensure that there is an efficient use of resources, human, financial and time.
• To ensure that there is a safe and acceptable environment for clients/patient.
• To act as a patient/staff advocate through the application of ethical, legal and professional knowledge and skills

• To maintain and develop ones own professional knowledge and expertise to meet PREP and the jobs requirements.
• To actively share knowledge and expertise and contribute to the Trust as a whole.
• To delegate appropriate responsibilities to enhance individuals level of practice and professional development.
• To reflect as a practitioner, learning from experience and to promote reflective practices within all clinical areas.
• To practice within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times

Essential

• RN
• chemotherapy qaulification
• educated to degree level

Desirable

• Enhanced or advanced communication skills training
• haematology or oncology qualification
• teaching module

Essential

• minimum 1 year experience working in Chemotherapy/oncology or haematology
• chemo administartion

Desirable

• working at band 6

Essential

• cannulation
• venepuncture