Senior Staff Nurse (Band 6) - Private Patients Medical Day Unit

Job overview

We are currently looking for enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Band 6 Senior Staff Nurses to join the Private Patient Medical Day Unit (PPMDU) at the Royal Marsden in Chelsea. We are proud of the great care we deliver at the PPMDU and the integrated model of care that exists with our NHS colleagues, this facilitates the innovative research, diagnosis, treatment and care that the Royal Marsden provides to all Patients   You will need to be a 1st level registered nurse, Demonstrable previous Oncology experience and experience in the administration of IV medications and chemotherapy is essential. Intravenous cannulation and venepuncture are desirable, however full training will be given. In addition you will possess excellent communication skills, be reliable, enthusiastic and an effective team member committed to providing the highest level of service for our patients.   The post holder will have excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in a well-resourced environment. We will support and encourage you to achieve your potential as a nurse by taking advantage of the facilities and courses at The Royal Marsden School of Cancer Nursing and Rehabilitation.  Staff wellbeing is important at the Royal Marsden and we offer a range also offers a wide range of staff benefits.

Main duties of the job

• To coordinate and supervise a shift, communicating effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, evidence-led care to patients.  2. To exercise clinical judgment and decision making about patient needs in terms of long term goals or plans.  3. To participate fully in the day to day organization and running of clinical trials including the recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering a clinical trial and liaison as required with trial sponsors.  4. To assume personal accountability for nursing care delivered to a patient in accordance with the NMC code of conduct. There is an expectation for post holders:  • To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff  • To participate in Trust initiatives around infection control and care quality indicators  • To be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed  5. To help foster a supportive working environment and maintain staff morale

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification

To complete the first level assessment of the patient’s needs to gain an understanding of the physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs of patients undergoing diagnostic tests for suspected cancer as well as those diagnosed with cancer and to develop a positive, realistic and  supportive attitude to ensure that the needs of the patient and family are met. This will include:

Checking patients’ vital signs, blood results, patient and height and weight.

Counterchecking patients’ vital signs, blood results, patient body surface area, chemotherapy prescription and consent before administration of treatment.

Educating patients on their treatment protocol such as indications and side effects.

Ensuring necessary medication and follow up appointments are obtained.

To coordinate and supervise a shift, communicating effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, evidence-led care to patients.

To exercise clinical judgment and decision making about patient needs in terms of long-term goals or plans.

To plan, document, deliver and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for patients in a responsible and efficient way.

To work and support staff in performing venepuncture, cannulation, accessing PICC’s and Portacaths and administration of Intervenous and SACT therapies

To support the Ward Manager in the management of the clinical environment as a clinical leader and role model

To assume personal accountability for nursing care delivered to a patient in accordance with the NMC code of conduct. There is an expectation for post holders:

To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff.

To participate in Trust initiatives around infection control and care quality indicators.

To assist with any local or Trust initiatives to ensure the continuous improvement of the quality of services and safeguarding of high standards of care.

To be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed.

To help foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive working environment and maintain staff morale.

To take responsibility for the management and development of a team of staff under the supervision of the Ward Manager

Liaise effectively with members of the multi-disciplinary health care team to achieve a coordinated specialist service across all Trust sites. To work as senior nurse resource for patients, families, and staff.

To plan, document, deliver and evaluate care plans from admission through to discharge / transfer discussing this with the patient, their family and multi-disciplinary teams and to alert the Sister/Charge Nurse of any changes.