Overview
The post holder will promote and support the delivery of a quality nursing service, setting and monitoring clinical standards in the Infusion Suite. They will be responsible for the nursing care of patients attending the day unit, including the administration of SACT (systemic anti-cancer treatment) and supportive treatments. They will support the coordination and management of staff, facilitate training, educational and development needs, and work as a senior staff nurse, deputising for the Sister/Charge Nurse when needed. They will support the Infusion Suite Manager in leading and supervising a safe, high standard of nursing practice and the delivery of evidenced based patient care in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, the Trust's Strategy for Nursing and Trust/Unit Policies and Procedures.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Infusion Suite Manager in providing and developing good nursing practice, ensuring that practices are in accordance with department and hospital policy.
* Be competent in the administration of chemotherapy and in procedures such as venesection, cannulation, venepuncture and central venous access devices (CVAD).
* Determine nursing care priorities, planning the delivery of patient care taking into account the skill mix of staff.
* Have clinical expertise in administering the range of chemotherapy regimens and complex infusions for medical, cancer and haematology patients.
* Demonstrate advanced communication skills in liaising with clinical teams, patients and their next of kin, and in supporting individual patient information needs including the side effects of treatments and procedures.
* Assess and escalate potential side effects of treatments, demonstrating clinical understanding of the significance of the patient's observations and condition.
* Liaise with the pharmacy aseptic unit to ensure treatments are ready for patients to receive and to keep waiting times to a minimum.
* Assist in the establishment, monitoring and evaluation of agreed standards of patient care and quality service.
* Work as a senior staff nurse and deputise for the Sister/Charge Nurse when needed.
About the Trust
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Over 3,700 doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey. We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. This is an exciting time to join our Trust as we expand theatres at Ashford Hospital and move towards a dedicated elective centre, creating a state-of-the-art centre for planned surgical procedures. We aim to create an environment of learning and to facilitate training of the next generation of our NHS workforce. Our plans are ambitious – why not come and be a part of our journey.
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