Band 5 Staff Nurse FMH Infusion Suite

Job overview

This is a Band 5 registered nurse post that offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to undertake the relevant training to complete the UKONS SACT passport. This is carried out over a period of 3 months with the end goal of being trained to administer a range of systemic anti-cancer treatment on our specialist day unit.

The post holder should be able to ideally demonstrate experience in Oncology and bring their knowledge and expertise to embark on the relevant clinical training to gain the SACT administration skill.

The post holder should have previous IV administration skills and have experience in administering IV medication in previous settings. There will be opportunity to complete the Trust IV passport which will prepare the post holder for further training in SACT administration.

Main duties of the job

To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff. To contribute to the development of evidence based guidelines/policies relating to speciality. To ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing records are maintained using appropriate written and electronic documentation. To collect data and provide essential information in a timely and accurate manner when requested for To ensure high standards of care are given to all patients, monitoring this through spot checks and clinical quality indicators outcome measures. Contribute to patient and relative feedback by undertaking daily clinical rounds with the aim of providing excellent standards of care To collaborate in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence based care. To ensure communication with patients and significant others is established, ensuring empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment. Be accountable at all times for ensuring that safeguards are in place for patients, in particular those adults or children at risk, Ensure that all staff act in accordance with Trust policies such as Infection Prevention and Control, Confidentiality, Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.