Sister / Charge Nurse

The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the specialty.To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning delivery and evaluation of direct patient care.To take the lead on delegated responsibilities as defined by the Senior Sister/charge nurse and Matron.To support the charge nurse/senior sister/matron to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients.To co-ordinate the day-to-day management of the SACT unit.To support the SACT outreach sites across the Greater Manchester area as requiredTo manage, lead and motivate Band 5, 4 and 3 staff ensuring compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements.In the absence of the Senior Sister/charge nurse/Matron to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the SACT Unit.To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients 'feedback to maintain and improve patient care.To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.

This is an opportunity to work within a highly specialised service where your skills & dedication will be recognised and valued.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CLINICAL

1. Assessment and prioritisation of the needs of the patient undergoing SACT and their family. Specifically tasks such safe administration of SACT, managing SACT reaction or adverse reaction. Ensuring provision of client centred care which focuses on the promotion of health as well as illness.

2. Ensure accurate documentation of patient care in accordance with hospital policies and standards. Develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations.

3. Assess educational and informational needs of patient and family, providing up to date information enabling them to participate in the planning of care.

4. Enhance care within the clinical area by using relevant research outcomes when planning and delivering nursing care.

5. Evaluate nursing care communicate with medical staff of patients changing healthcare needs.

6. To be a role model for potential postholders by demonstrating competent skills that have been determined in accordance with the needs of the unit.

7. Maintain safe practice according to Hospital Policies and Standards.

8. Ensure all prescribed drugs and treatments are given in accordance with Hospital Policy.

9. Support SACT outreach sites as required.

10. Post holder will have attained UKONS (United Kingdom Oncology Nursing Society) passport

11. Participates in ongoing implementation and practice of Clinical Governance / Clinical Risk Management, specific to the unit.

12. Demonstrates proficiency in the use of all equipment used in the care and management of cancer patients

13. Prepare patients for safe transfer to ward areas

14. This post requires manual dexterity to operate the full range of equipment used in the chemotherapy day care unit and to provide all elements of patient care. Moving and handling of patients and equipment will be carried out in line with Trust policies and training. The role involves transporting patients to areas within the Trust.

15. It will be necessary for the post holder to assist with various invasive procedures as appropriate for their level.

16. Standing for long periods during the shift and providing patient care that requires moderate physical effort. Emergency situations such as cardiac arrest will incur short periods of increased effort in delivery of resuscitation.

17. Providing care and communicating with patients undergoing cancer treatments requires intense emotional effort. The role involves emotionally distressing work such as supporting families and patients through the unpredictable course of illness and treatments.

18. Support junior staff whilst they care for very sick or unwell patient.

19. Distressed relatives are occasionally aggressive in their behaviour and distressed patients may be physically or verbally aggressive.

20. Post holders will be exposed on a daily basis to bodily body fluids and may be exposed to offensive odours.

21. Noise levels from equipment and personnel are increased at certain times according to activity and occupancy.

22. The post holder will need to be able to maintain patient care and accurate documentation concurrent with interruptions from colleagues, relatives and from other sources.

23. Mathematical calculations will need to be carried out with consistent accuracy throughout each shift. The ability to manage several things at one time is essential.

MANAGERIAL

We are committed to helping you grow, thrive, and build a fulfilling and rewarding career. As part of our team, you will benefit from:

Exceptional learning and development opportunities-including leadership coursesPersonalised career development pathwaysPreceptorship and individually tailored trainingFlexible working arrangement to support work lift balanceNurse led practice.Support from dedicated clinical practice educators who are based within the service.Support patients throughout their treatment journey by contributing to the development and delivery of a new patient clinic and pre-assessment clinic.Ensure patients receive timely, comprehensive information and assessment prior to commencing treatment, promoting safety, preparedness and positive patient experience.

You'll join a team that values collaboration, compassion, and excellence - a team that is proud to deliver outstanding cancer care every single day.

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