Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL DUTIES 1. Provide a supportive role within the SACT outreach sites for nursing, medical and clerical Staff whilst providing cover between the Chemotherapy Services Units. This will include all other SACT outreach sites. 2.



Undertake the nursing care of patients, ensuring privacy & dignity is maintained whilst being aware of physical and psychological needs 3. To give a clear and accurate update at change of duties and ensure accurate documentation of nursing interventions 4. Participate in nursing procedures appropriate to the department 5. Support and assist in the induction/training of junior staff/Health Care Assistants acting as mentor to designated staff 6.



To welcome patients to the site/unit and its routine 7. Be able to act as co-ordinator and ensure the safe and timely management of patients 8. To liaise with medical and non medical personnel and community organisations 9. Rotate/ work on ORTC SACT unit if required 10.



To highlight areas of improvement/development within the department and undertake relevant projects 11. To act as support for other nurses on site 12. Assist in the provision of meals / refreshments for patients whilst meeting their nutritional needs 13. Assist in the general housekeeping duties of all areas.



14. Help to maintain a safe environment and report faults/risks etc to the nurse in charge 15. Liaise with nurse responsible for stores/stationery and ordering and assist in the maintenance of stock levels 16. Handles patients personal possessions, ensure cash and valuables kept securely 17.



Aid the safe storage of medicines and the return of any unused SACT to pharmacy 18. Assist medical staff with procedures PERSONAL 1. Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship 2. Show professional and courteous manner when answering the telephone and other enquires 3.



Maintain confidentiality with regard to patient information both at work and outside of working hours 4. To be aware of and adhere to all policies including; sickness and absence, confidentiality, uniform and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 5. Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy 6. To be aware of limitations and utilise the preceptor system for any issues that arise 7.



To show respect for members of the team and endorse the SACT Day Services philosophy of giving mutual support