Chemotherapy Staff Nurse

Communication and relationship skills To ensure that individual programmes of care are planned, delivered and measured in order that Haematology and Oncology patients receive a high quality nursing service. To ensure that all lines of communication are identified and used effectively and to maintain a high standard of nursing care within the framework of Trust and national standards. Analytical skills Aim to improve the effectiveness of care, improve quality of care and patient quality of life experience. To be involved in decision making with the clinical team involving complex facts or situations which will require analysis, interpretation, and comparison of a range of options to implement programmes of nursing care and interventions to support the patients healthcare needs. Planning and organisation skills To make a thorough assessment of the patients needs according to an agreed model of nursing care pre and during chemotherapy appointments. To formulate evidence based programmes of
care based on an assessment and evaluation of patient needs. To implement or supervise the implementation of all nursing actions as planned. To measure the effect of nursing actions, considering the patients perception and amend the plan of care as required working within the departments protocols and guidelines. Responsibility patient/client care To care for patients and their families within the framework of the departments philosophy of care. Care of the patient undergoing systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT), pre, during and post care/emergency assessment and management of complications of treatments. To always maintain patient and relative confidentiality. To make a thorough assessment of the patients needs according to an agreed model of nursing care pre and during chemotherapy appointments. To formulate evidence based programmes of care based on an assessment and evaluation of patient needs. Responsibility for policy and service development To be aware of personal
responsibilities regarding Health and Safety at work, fire procedure and the safe storage and administration of drugs within Trust policy and established law. To positively contribute to the process of change within the departments when this is aimed at the improvement of patient care. Please refer to the job description for further details.