Chemotherapy Nurse • Community Role in Milton Keynes Sciensus Pharma Services Limited
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nChemotherapy Nurse with Sciensus Pharma Services Limited in Community Role in Milton Keynes\n\n Job Title Specialist Chemotherapy Nurse Reports To Clinical Services Manager Scope UK Department Clinical Job Family Clinical Services Grade Sciensus 6 AON 5 WTW P3-12 Behavioural Competency Level Our Mission To give patients control of their health through knowledge, choice, convenience, and connection. Your Job Family Purpose Roles in this family require people to be qualified (fully or working towards) healthcare professionals who are responsible for designing and delivering a range of health and care services and advice to patients (face to face, by telephone or by developing written materials for patient and customer portals / apps) Your Role Purpose To work in conjunction with assigned designated hospitals/centres to deliver patient education and support to patients receiving oncology therapies. To education and deliver on other IV therapies are required. To deliver services in a customer focused, patient centric manner than optimises therapeutic benefit, maximises adherence to treatment and provides a positive patient experience, whilst complying with relevant quality and contractual requirements. Our Values Your Key Deliverables Undertake a clinical assessment of patients needs. Conduct training interaction(s) to ensure patient and/or carer are able to safely self-medicate relevant oncology medications e.g. oral tablets. This will include making patient aware of service, how to administer medication, how to store, highlighting side effects and what to do or who to contact should they arise. Provide on-going support to patients through the combination of support programmes to include telephone, clinic-based and home visits as per product and client protocols. Assess patients home environment to ensure it is suitable for home IV oncology treatment including ensuring the environment is safe and secure, has working means of communication e.g. telephone and will be a safe environment for nurses to work. Complete line care for all IV oncology patients, ensuring lines are clean and clear. Change dressings and provide advice on caring for lines to patients and care givers. Administer all IV Oncology medications for all patients undergoing IV cancer treatment. Check blood results and made decisions on whether critical levels are within safe parameters to continue with treatment. Liaise with referring consultants on any concerns around treatment or if patient is too unwell to receive medication. Complete blood transfusions with patients or arrange suitably qualified nurse to visit patient to deliver transfusions. Our Regulatory Responsibilities Adhere to (CQC/ GDP/NMC/GPHC / ICO) standards relevant to role Chair / Attend all relevant committees aligned to remit of the role Be aware of all responsibilities relating to Infection Prevention and Control Your Skills and Knowledge RGN part 1 NMC Register Chemotherapy delivery qualification Experience in administering oncology medication, either in hospital or community environment Experience of undertaking clinical assessments and administering sub-cutaneous injections Experience in the care of IV devices and administration of IV therapies Clinical skills required include clinical assessment, administering I.V. injections, administering chemotherapy, cannulation and phlebotomy skills. Strong understanding of therapies relevant to service offering, including NHS knowledge relating to the management of patients with treated conditions Your Accountability Size of the unit 0 Direct Report units 0 Indirect Report units 0 Looking for a new challenge are you a qualified chemotherapy nurse who is talented and patient focused? Sciensus are currently looking for a Chemotherapy Nurse who is qualified in administering chemotherapy in Milton Keynes. As a Chemotherapy Nurse, you will deliver gold standard, one to one, holistic care in the comfort of the patients home.Work for us, and remember the reason why you became a nurse, its your opportunity to make a real difference to peoples lives every single day. You will administer a range of haematological and solid tumour chemotherapy treatments, as defined in the patient's care plan whilst sustaining professional standards. Be an ambassador for delivering patient focused care, offering quality nursing that is tailored to the patients' needs. Allclinical data will be documented, and adverse drug events reported via the correct protocol. Long lasting relationships will be built with patient's, carers and stakeholders to aide and support treatment andrecovery. Up to date knowledge is maintained and demonstrated, ensuring any gaps in clinical competency are addressed, whilst staying compliant with all business policies and procedures. As this is a regional role travelling to visit patients in their home setting, it is crucial that you have full UK driving licence. This all sounds great - What key skills do I need to apply: Registered general nurse Qualified in administering Cytotoxic drugs, Cannulate and have experience undertaking clinical assessments. Why would I work at Sciensus the benefits? We offer a fully comprehensive package : - Salary between £38480 - £42640 - Company car or car allowance - NMC fees paid for - Private healthcare cover after 1 years service "}