Job Description

Are you an enthusiastic, experienced nurse with an interest in oncology?



Would you like to join our successful team and deliver the best patient care in our purpose built SACT day unit?



As a team we treat up to 180 patients per day via the SACT Day Unit and Peripheral Sites.



We offer treatments to all solid tumour disease groups on our day case unit at The Christie and our peripheral sites at St Ann's (Little Hulton), St Luke's ( Winsford) , Tameside Macmillan Unit, Dr Kershaw's (Oldham) and Bury Hospice



We are an innovative and forward-thinking unit, which is dedicated to reviewing and developing the ways that we work for the needs of our patients. We are welcoming to new ideas and would look forward to working with nurses who have a genuine passion for caring for patients in this field.



We are open 6 days a week, Monday-Friday 8am until 8pm and Saturday from 8am until 6pm. We also open on Bank Holidays and have a range of working shift patterns within the week.



Unfortunately, we currently do not offer support with the OSCE process.



We would encourage you to come and visit the unit prior to interview.



To provide care for chemotherapy patients and their carers within a recognised framework in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Christie NHS Trust policies and Health & Safety legislation.



On appointment you would receive a comprehensive 8-week supernumerary training package, in which you have exposure to different anti-cancer treatments in different disease group fields and complete the UKONS passport. You will gain experience in treating a variety of patients with potentially curative diseases, alongside palliative and clinical trial treatments.



As part of the induction program, you will also have the opportunity to work at our SACT peripheral sites. You will be also given the opportunity to work within our nurse led clinics such as pre assessment, pre-treatment consultation and oral SACT clinics



The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.



We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.



We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



GENERAL DUTIES



1. Provide a supportive role within the SACT unit at The Christie for nursing, medical and clerical staff.



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. To participate in the rehabilitation of patients and give any necessary instructions, including discharge information



5. Participate in nursing procedures appropriate to the department



6. Support and assist in the induction/training of junior staff/Health Care Assistant's acting as mentor to designated staff



7. To welcome patients to the unit and its routine



8. Be able to act as ward co-ordinator and ensure the safe and timely management of patients



9. To liaise with medical and non-medical personnel and community organisations



10. Rotate to ground floor clinic management where required so support in outpatients.



11. To highlight areas of improvement/development within the department and undertake relevant projects



12. To act as support for other nurses in relation to SACT and oncology care



13. Safely deliver SACT to Christie patients attending the unit



14. Assist in the provision of meals / refreshments for patients whilst meeting their nutritional needs



15. Assist in the general housekeeping duties of the unit.



16. Help to maintain a safe environment and report faults/risks etc to the nurse in charge



17. Liaise with nurse responsible for stores/stationery and ordering and assist in the maintenance of stock levels



18. Handle patients personal possessions, ensure cash and valuables kept securely



19. Correct care and custody of controlled drugs and aid the safe storage of medicines and the return of any unused chemotherapy to pharmacy



20. Assist medical staff with procedures



EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT



1. The staff nurse is responsible for their own personal development and maintaining a personal development plan



2. To complete the Ward introductory pack and preceptor pack



3. Complete Clinical Skills Training and the UKON's SACT passport



4. Annually attend all mandatory study days including Resuscitation, AIMs, moving & handling and fire safety



5. To complete level 3 SACT administration programme to administer cytotoxic drugs and educate patients regarding their treatment



6. To be working towards band 6 equivalent competency pack



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