Job Description

We are seeking a Chemotherapy trained CNS for an exciting opportunity, where they can join the friendly and professional team in the modern Chemotherapy Suite located within the NGS Macmillan Unit.



To safely deliver systemic anti-cancer treatments in line with national and local guidance.



To provide specialist clinical practice within a defined clinical area/caseload in a patient centred, clinical and effective way, in line with Trust policies, procedures and national guidelines.



Working independently with support/guidance from multi-disciplinary team (MDT) as required including triage of

referrals and ensuring chemotherapy pathway is coordinated.



Continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of

programmes of care and the setting of standards of care.



To work collaboratively, actively, supporting and liaising with other health, social professionals and other agencies across

primary, secondary and tertiary care as appropriate.



Provide expert advice, support and education within specialist area of practice to patients, significant others and colleagues within the health care team.



Deliver nurse led counselling, assessing patient

holistically and making clinical decisions on fitness for treatment within nurse led unit.



In absence of Lead Chemotherapy CNS will deputise for the day to day operational running of the unit.



Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care and treatment using specialist clinical knowledge and skills



Undertake clinical assessment, treatment decision and deliver care within clearly defined policies and protocol



Use advanced communication skills delivering complex, sensitive, significant or contentious information to patients and carers



Ensure effective discharge planning as appropriate



Undertake as appropriate clinical procedures, undertaking written patient consent as per Trust policy



Place quality at the heart of practice by delivering evidence based individualised care, through holistic needs assessment



Keep up-to-date with current trends within the speciality ensuring evidence based practice



A non-medical prescriber



Provide support/guidance in area of expertise and be a role model to nursing staff



Responsible for liaising and communicating relevant information to and from other members of the multi-disciplinary team, as necessary



Take a lead role in the co-ordination of the patient pathway and ensure the patient is kept informed



Receive supervision of clinical care and outcomes



Produce patient information leaflets to support advice given



Educate patients and their carers



Keep accurate and contemporaneous records



Please see detailed job description and person specification attached for further information.



Leading the Chesterfield Way

You will use 'Leading the Chesterfield Way' and its principles to:

Inspire a shared sense of purpose - encouraging your team to take pride in what they do and improve the care and services they provide. Lead with care - showing colleagues compassion and care by listening - and offering empathy and understanding to help create a supportive workplace Evaluate and use information - be alert to what is happening around you; and evaluate the information you hear, receive or discover to take actions Work with others to connect services - using the opportunity to link up with different colleagues, leaders and partners, building relationships that can help everyone to deliver effective and efficient healthcare and services Engage with your team - respecting every member of staff, valuing their diversity and making sure that every member of your team feels that their contribution is appreciated and valued Hold yourself and others to account - be clear about what's expected at work, giving honest feedback and acting quickly and fairly to support others Develop capability - role model your own development and encourage personal development amongst your team. Influence what happens - by acting as an ambassador for the Trust, sharing good news and good practice.

Please see the full and detailed job description and main responsibilities, which are attached to this advert.



The key result areas will be illustrated under the categories of:



Clinical Practice,



Leadership,



Education & Training and



Research & Audit.



Job plans will be in place and will be reviewed annually.