Job Description

: Integrative Oncology Mobile Nurse (Band 7) at Synthesis Clinic

Reporting to:

Chief of Staff, Practice Manager and Medical Director, with administrative support from Integrative Nurse Mobile Network Coordinator

Salary:

self-employed standard locum rates according to location, banding and experience; mileage additionally reimbursed as per HMRC guidance. Conversion to an employed position may be offered in the future to the right candidate if desired.

Weekly hours:

Variable (ideally at least 2 x half day shifts per week, which need to be consistent for patient care).

Place of work

: Remote (some on-site attendance for training at Synthesis Clinic will be required). Staff members will be asked to travel to different locations within their assigned counties to support patients at home (see below for list).

Locations to be covered (1 mobile nurse per location bullet point):

London

Norfolk/Suffolk

Kent/East Sussex

Dorset/Somerset/Wiltshire

Devon/Cornwall

Warwickshire/Leicestershire

Cheshire/Staffordshire/Shropshire/Derbyshire

Lincolnshire/Nottinghamshire

Yorkshire/Lancashire

Background

Synthesis Clinic is a specialist-led multidisciplinary practice offering an award-winning personalised approach to women's health, integrative cancer care (including supportive and palliative care) and integrative cancer pain care. Founded by Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel, Synthesis Clinic is where the very best of contemporary, cutting-edge precision medicine and precision health is interwoven with evidence-based nutrition, lifestyle, psycho-emotional wellbeing, and complementary therapies.

Candidate overview:

Integrative oncology nursing, including subcutaneous injections, phlebotomy and IV infusions (this would include mistletoe therapy and vitamin injections and infusions as recommended or prescribed by Synthesis Clinic physicians)

Maintenance of clear and accurate records pertaining to the services above, using the electronic healthcare record (EHR)

Participation in multidisciplinary team meetings and discussions as appropriate (usual integrative oncology MDT is on Wednesdays 12-1:30pm but other mobile network MDT timings may be offered)

Liaison with any other healthcare professionals necessary for the performance of above duties, including external and internal referrals

Must be prepared to undergo additional online and on-site training for service provision and maintain their TeamNet training compliance records

Location for provision of services

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Online and mobile services for the majority of service provision.

Additional time at pre-agreed locations run by Synthesis Clinic (where appropriate) with the main current site located at 6 Castle End Business Park, Castle End Road, Reading RG10 9XQ may be requested by mutual agreement.

Training (online and on-site) and supplies (a laptop for mobile services and access to the EHR, as well as emergency and assessment kit and supplies for phlebotomy and IV access) will be provided.

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, clients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to clients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Equality and diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of clients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of clients, carers and colleagues. Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, with such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development. Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team's performance.

Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources

Communication:

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members. Communicate effectively with clients and carers. Recognise people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

Apply practice policies, standards, and guidance. Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work. Participate in audits where appropriate.
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 28.00-35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 - 20 per week

Application question(s):

Please confirm any experience you may have across ICU/HDU or as an Oncology CNS or ANP.
Experience:

phlebotomy and cannulation: 3 years (required) IV access and management (PICC lines, Portacaths): 2 years (required)
Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: Mobile nursing network