The Lung Research Unit in Sutton is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Practitioner to work with them for 11.5 months (fixed term contract).The Assistant Practitioner is an essential valued member of the team appointed to support Registered Nurses (RN) in the delivery of patient care. The role involves contact on a physical and psychological level with patients and their families.
The postholder will provide clinical support to the research nurses undertaking activities such as:o sending of scans to imaging companieso administration and data entry, arranging appointments follow up visits with patients
In addition the role will involve assisting and supporting the research nurses in clinics, undertaking assessments such as:
o blood tests, ECG's, observationso Urinalysis, Height and weighto Collecting data i.e quality of life questionnaires, liaising with patients on clinical trials.
The successful candidate will be required to work under direct and indirect supervision of senior nursing staff, assisting in the provision of routine clinical and research care for research participants.
What's in it for you?
o Opportunities to develop your clinical and research skills.o Continuous on-going learning with internal and external courses available.o Flexible working arrangements available.
For more information or to come and see our unit please contact, Kathy Priest, Lead Research Nurse020 86520291
Main duties of the job
The assistant practitioner is an essential valued member of the unit team appointed to support Registered Nurses (RN) in the delivery of patient care. The role involves contact on a physical and psychological level with patients and their families. The post holder will undertake a range of activities under the supervision of a registered nurse, having been assessed and deemed competent in the activities required.
As part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will contribute to the efficient service provision by providing clerical, clinical and sample processing support and will take a lead on the handling and storage of tissue samples and survival follow up of long term clinical trials.
The post holder will carry out assigned duties under direct and indirect supervision of senior nursing staff, assisting in the provision of routine clinical and research care for research participants. They will also provide, through divisional policies, a safe environment for the treatment of patients and protection of staff.
Clinical tasks undertaken by the AP will be ratified by the nursing Radiography and Rehabilitation Advisory Committee (NRRAC) and the research nurse team leader will be responsible for ensuring competency is achieved and maintained and as such clinical tasks to be undertaken will therefore be specific to each clinical area.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
These responsibilities will be carried out under the guidance of the research nurse.2.1 Maintain compassion, empathy, dignity, comfort, and sensitivity of patients and their relatives at all times.2.2 Monitor and record patients vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation) and report any abnormal results to registered nursing staff.2.3 Measure and record patients height and weight.
2.4 Undertake clinical tasks relevant to the specific clinical area following competency sign off. For example: ECG, urinalysis, MRSA screening swabs, recording of allergies on EPR and other clinical tasks where training/competency sign off has been deemed appropriate for HCA/AP and has been ratified through NRRAC.
2.5 To demonstrate a understanding of infection control issues by attending mandatory training; understand infection control policy and procedure, accept responsibility for own infection control practice and be willing to challenge others practice.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
* Basic literacy and numeracy skills (English and Maths GCSEs or equivalent)
* BTEC higher diploma or Foundation degree or Degree in relevant subject area (science or health and social care).
* Clinical Research qualification/s.
Experience
* Some previous experience working in healthcare setting.
* Some previous experience in clinical research and / or cancer setting.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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