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Managing all referrals to the pre-SACT hub within 48 hours, 7 days a week; ensuring all appointments are manged for the duration of treatment.
Job summaryThe post holder will play an integral part in managing the Pre SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy) assessment service with the provision of individualised nursing care and clinic preparations. You will liaise with other services to manage the booking of patient appointments prior to treatments and undertake pre-assessments necessary to measure the safe prescribing of SACT; i.e. measuring and recording heights and weights, blood pressures, urinalysis and ECG's.
The post holder will also be proficient in venepuncture. The post holder will also be expected to access patient records and ICE results system. Be willing to work both social and unsocial hours excluding night shifts. Be able to recognise and escalate care required for a deteriorating patient. This is a full time requiring flexibility to meet service demands, 7 days a week. However, part time applicants, may be considered, which will also include weekend cover.
Main duties of the jobThe Pre-SACT hub team
- Contributes to the delivery of outstanding patient care by:
- Managing all referrals to the pre-SACT hub within 48 hours, 7 days a week; ensuring all appointments are manged for the duration of treatment
- Ensuring patients receive a positive experience throughout their involvement with pre-SACT hub ensuring patients are given opportunity to provide feedback
- Ensure all patients are on the correct pathway for bloods according to referral details
- To manage and run daily working of the pre-SACT hub which includes running the service at the weekends
About usOur Vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision - and we all play a part in achieving it, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. As members of staff we will always:
Show
COMPASSION
- treating our patients and colleagues with consideration, kindness and respect
Aim
for
high ACHIEVEMENT
- providing excellent care, safe services, high standards and a positive experience every time
Foster
RELATIONSHIPS
- being socially responsible, working openly and honestly with our patients, staff, partners and communities to improve what we do
Create
the right ENVIRONMENT
- providing the tools and equipment that support a modern, eco-friendly, clean and safe environment
Job description Job responsibilitiesClinical
1. Maintain patient and staff confidentiality at all times.2. Under the direction of qualified nursing staff assist with the delivery of individual programmes of care, undertaking duties as delegated by qualified members of the nursing team.3. Communicate all relevant information concerning the patients needs/cares to the appropriate qualified nurse responsible for the patient.4. Contribute to effective communication in the department by assisting with appropriate administration duties.5. Work with colleagues to promote a conducive environment by assisting in the control of infection; having an awareness of current practices/policies and participating in decontamination duties.6. Work with colleagues to promote the development of the department philosophy, nursing model and agreed service objectives.7. Work with colleagues to develop clinical expertise and continually improve standards of nursing practice. Maintain good working relationships with other members of staff.8. Liaise and communicate relevant information to other members of the multidisciplinary team.9. Assist in developing a therapeutic and compassionate environment and meets the needs of patients.10. Be familiar and comply at all times with relevant operational, personnel, health & safety policies, procedures and protocols applicable to the post.11. Ensuring that all standard operating procedures are clearly adhered to and escalated to nurse in charge if requiredClinically Effective ServicesThe post holder will:1. Acknowledge patients/relatives concerns and complaints, resolving these locally if possible and referring on to the appropriate colleagues as required.2. Assist in the reporting of incidents.3. Work as a member of the nursing team to ensure that nursing care is clinically effective and complying with the requirements of the Trusts Clinical Governance Committee.4. Be aware and supportive of research and audit undertaken by other members of the multidisciplinary team and assist in the implementation of findings.5.Assist the Macmillan Lead Chemotherapy Nurse in any audits or projects that may be relevant to the pre-SACT hub
Job description
Job responsibilitiesClinical
1. Maintain patient and staff confidentiality at all times.2. Under the direction of qualified nursing staff assist with the delivery of individual programmes of care, undertaking duties as delegated by qualified members of the nursing team.3. Communicate all relevant information concerning the patients needs/cares to the appropriate qualified nurse responsible for the patient.4. Contribute to effective communication in the department by assisting with appropriate administration duties.5. Work with colleagues to promote a conducive environment by assisting in the control of infection; having an awareness of current practices/policies and participating in decontamination duties.6. Work with colleagues to promote the development of the department philosophy, nursing model and agreed service objectives.7. Work with colleagues to develop clinical expertise and continually improve standards of nursing practice. Maintain good working relationships with other members of staff.8. Liaise and communicate relevant information to other members of the multidisciplinary team.9. Assist in developing a therapeutic and compassionate environment and meets the needs of patients.10. Be familiar and comply at all times with relevant operational, personnel, health & safety policies, procedures and protocols applicable to the post.11. Ensuring that all standard operating procedures are clearly adhered to and escalated to nurse in charge if requiredClinically Effective ServicesThe post holder will:1. Acknowledge patients/relatives concerns and complaints, resolving these locally if possible and referring on to the appropriate colleagues as required.2. Assist in the reporting of incidents.3. Work as a member of the nursing team to ensure that nursing care is clinically effective and complying with the requirements of the Trusts Clinical Governance Committee.4. Be aware and supportive of research and audit undertaken by other members of the multidisciplinary team and assist in the implementation of findings.5.Assist the Macmillan Lead Chemotherapy Nurse in any audits or projects that may be relevant to the pre-SACT hub
Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential - Education to GCSE standard (or equivalent), to include Maths & English
- Level 2 Diploma in care
- Venepuncture
Desirable - Care Certificate
- Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support
Experience Essential - Understands the need for confidentiality
- Understands & committed to a caring approach to patients, relatives/carers
- Experience in an acute health care setting
Desirable - Basic nursing skills
- Experience in a Cancer setting
Personal Attributes Essential - Able to work & cope with rotating shift patterns (including weekends and bank holidays - no night shifts)
- Good team player
- Caring manner
- Adaptable to meet service needs
- Confident and dynamic
Skills & Knowledge Essential - Familiarity with IT systems
- Able to communicate routine information including observations effectively verbally & written to staff, patients/relatives.
- Able to prioritise own workload and work under own iniative.
- Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- Able to move (manual handling) patients & equipment eg, patient hoists; commodes; wheelchairs
- Able to deal with exposure to bereavement and challenging patients/relatives
Desirable - Basic knowledge and understanding of Anti-Cancer Therapy
- Skilled in ECG recording or possess willingness to learn
- Familiarity with CRHFT IT systems including Medway and ICE
Demonstrates our Trust values Essential - Proud to CARE: Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential - Education to GCSE standard (or equivalent), to include Maths & English
- Level 2 Diploma in care
- Venepuncture
Desirable - Care Certificate
- Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support
Experience Essential - Understands the need for confidentiality
- Understands & committed to a caring approach to patients, relatives/carers
- Experience in an acute health care setting
Desirable - Basic nursing skills
- Experience in a Cancer setting
Personal Attributes Essential - Able to work & cope with rotating shift patterns (including weekends and bank holidays - no night shifts)
- Good team player
- Caring manner
- Adaptable to meet service needs
- Confident and dynamic
Skills & Knowledge Essential - Familiarity with IT systems
- Able to communicate routine information including observations effectively verbally & written to staff, patients/relatives.
- Able to prioritise own workload and work under own iniative.
- Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- Able to move (manual handling) patients & equipment eg, patient hoists; commodes; wheelchairs
- Able to deal with exposure to bereavement and challenging patients/relatives
Desirable - Basic knowledge and understanding of Anti-Cancer Therapy
- Skilled in ECG recording or possess willingness to learn
- Familiarity with CRHFT IT systems including Medway and ICE
Demonstrates our Trust values Essential - Proud to CARE: Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Additional information
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Employer details Employer nameChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
AddressNGS Macmillan Unit
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
Employer's website Job summaryThe post holder will play an integral part in managing the Pre SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy) assessment service with the provision of individualised nursing care and clinic preparations. You will liaise with other services to manage the booking of patient appointments prior to treatments and undertake pre-assessments necessary to measure the safe prescribing of SACT; i.e. measuring and recording heights and weights, blood pressures, urinalysis and ECG's.
The post holder will also be proficient in venepuncture. The post holder will also be expected to access patient records and ICE results system. Be willing to work both social and unsocial hours excluding night shifts. Be able to recognise and escalate care required for a deteriorating patient. This is a full time requiring flexibility to meet service demands, 7 days a week. However, part time applicants, may be considered, which will also include weekend cover.
Main duties of the jobThe Pre-SACT hub team
- Contributes to the delivery of outstanding patient care by:
- Managing all referrals to the pre-SACT hub within 48 hours, 7 days a week; ensuring all appointments are manged for the duration of treatment
- Ensuring patients receive a positive experience throughout their involvement with pre-SACT hub ensuring patients are given opportunity to provide feedback
- Ensure all patients are on the correct pathway for bloods according to referral details
- To manage and run daily working of the pre-SACT hub which includes running the service at the weekends
About usOur Vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision - and we all play a part in achieving it, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. As members of staff we will always:
Show
COMPASSION
- treating our patients and colleagues with consideration, kindness and respect
Aim
for
high ACHIEVEMENT
- providing excellent care, safe services, high standards and a positive experience every time
Foster
RELATIONSHIPS
- being socially responsible, working openly and honestly with our patients, staff, partners and communities to improve what we do
Create
the right ENVIRONMENT
- providing the tools and equipment that support a modern, eco-friendly, clean and safe environment
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesClinical
1. Maintain patient and staff confidentiality at all times.2. Under the direction of qualified nursing staff assist with the delivery of individual programmes of care, undertaking duties as delegated by qualified members of the nursing team.3. Communicate all relevant information concerning the patients needs/cares to the appropriate qualified nurse responsible for the patient.4. Contribute to effective communication in the department by assisting with appropriate administration duties.5. Work with colleagues to promote a conducive environment by assisting in the control of infection; having an awareness of current practices/policies and participating in decontamination duties.6. Work with colleagues to promote the development of the department philosophy, nursing model and agreed service objectives.7. Work with colleagues to develop clinical expertise and continually improve standards of nursing practice. Maintain good working relationships with other members of staff.8. Liaise and communicate relevant information to other members of the multidisciplinary team.9. Assist in developing a therapeutic and compassionate environment and meets the needs of patients.10. Be familiar and comply at all times with relevant operational, personnel, health & safety policies, procedures and protocols applicable to the post.11. Ensuring that all standard operating procedures are clearly adhered to and escalated to nurse in charge if requiredClinically Effective ServicesThe post holder will:1. Acknowledge patients/relatives concerns and complaints, resolving these locally if possible and referring on to the appropriate colleagues as required.2. Assist in the reporting of incidents.3. Work as a member of the nursing team to ensure that nursing care is clinically effective and complying with the requirements of the Trusts Clinical Governance Committee.4. Be aware and supportive of research and audit undertaken by other members of the multidisciplinary team and assist in the implementation of findings.5.Assist the Macmillan Lead Chemotherapy Nurse in any audits or projects that may be relevant to the pre-SACT hub
Job description
Job responsibilitiesClinical
1. Maintain patient and staff confidentiality at all times.2. Under the direction of qualified nursing staff assist with the delivery of individual programmes of care, undertaking duties as delegated by qualified members of the nursing team.3. Communicate all relevant information concerning the patients needs/cares to the appropriate qualified nurse responsible for the patient.4. Contribute to effective communication in the department by assisting with appropriate administration duties.5. Work with colleagues to promote a conducive environment by assisting in the control of infection; having an awareness of current practices/policies and participating in decontamination duties.6. Work with colleagues to promote the development of the department philosophy, nursing model and agreed service objectives.7. Work with colleagues to develop clinical expertise and continually improve standards of nursing practice. Maintain good working relationships with other members of staff.8. Liaise and communicate relevant information to other members of the multidisciplinary team.9. Assist in developing a therapeutic and compassionate environment and meets the needs of patients.10. Be familiar and comply at all times with relevant operational, personnel, health & safety policies, procedures and protocols applicable to the post.11. Ensuring that all standard operating procedures are clearly adhered to and escalated to nurse in charge if requiredClinically Effective ServicesThe post holder will:1. Acknowledge patients/relatives concerns and complaints, resolving these locally if possible and referring on to the appropriate colleagues as required.2. Assist in the reporting of incidents.3. Work as a member of the nursing team to ensure that nursing care is clinically effective and complying with the requirements of the Trusts Clinical Governance Committee.4. Be aware and supportive of research and audit undertaken by other members of the multidisciplinary team and assist in the implementation of findings.5.Assist the Macmillan Lead Chemotherapy Nurse in any audits or projects that may be relevant to the pre-SACT hub
Person SpecificationQualifications & TrainingEssential - Education to GCSE standard (or equivalent), to include Maths & English
- Level 2 Diploma in care
- Venepuncture
Desirable - Care Certificate
- Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support
ExperienceEssential - Understands the need for confidentiality
- Understands & committed to a caring approach to patients, relatives/carers
- Experience in an acute health care setting
Desirable - Basic nursing skills
- Experience in a Cancer setting
Personal AttributesEssential - Able to work & cope with rotating shift patterns (including weekends and bank holidays - no night shifts)
- Good team player
- Caring manner
- Adaptable to meet service needs
- Confident and dynamic
Skills & KnowledgeEssential - Familiarity with IT systems
- Able to communicate routine information including observations effectively verbally & written to staff, patients/relatives.
- Able to prioritise own workload and work under own iniative.
- Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- Able to move (manual handling) patients & equipment eg, patient hoists; commodes; wheelchairs
- Able to deal with exposure to bereavement and challenging patients/relatives
Desirable - Basic knowledge and understanding of Anti-Cancer Therapy
- Skilled in ECG recording or possess willingness to learn
- Familiarity with CRHFT IT systems including Medway and ICE
Demonstrates our Trust valuesEssential - Proud to CARE: Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
Person Specification
Qualifications & TrainingEssential - Education to GCSE standard (or equivalent), to include Maths & English
- Level 2 Diploma in care
- Venepuncture
Desirable - Care Certificate
- Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support
ExperienceEssential - Understands the need for confidentiality
- Understands & committed to a caring approach to patients, relatives/carers
- Experience in an acute health care setting
Desirable - Basic nursing skills
- Experience in a Cancer setting
Personal AttributesEssential - Able to work & cope with rotating shift patterns (including weekends and bank holidays - no night shifts)
- Good team player
- Caring manner
- Adaptable to meet service needs
- Confident and dynamic
Skills & KnowledgeEssential - Familiarity with IT systems
- Able to communicate routine information including observations effectively verbally & written to staff, patients/relatives.
- Able to prioritise own workload and work under own iniative.
- Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- Able to move (manual handling) patients & equipment eg, patient hoists; commodes; wheelchairs
- Able to deal with exposure to bereavement and challenging patients/relatives
Desirable - Basic knowledge and understanding of Anti-Cancer Therapy
- Skilled in ECG recording or possess willingness to learn
- Familiarity with CRHFT IT systems including Medway and ICE
Demonstrates our Trust valuesEssential - Proud to CARE: Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Additional information
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Employer detailsEmployer nameChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
AddressNGS Macmillan Unit
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
Employer's website