Chemotherapy Clinical Nurse Specialist

Chemotherapy Clinical Nurse | The Montefiore Hospital | Hove | Full Time 37.5 hrs pw | Permanent

The Montefiore are recruiting for an experienced Chemotherapy Clinical Nurse - to join our dynamic and experienced oncology team.

As the Chemotherapy Clinical Nurse Specialist the post holder will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the multi-professional team, patients and carers.

At The Montefiore Hospital, we provide high-quality treatments for our patients and are extremely proud to be rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for our private hospital care. You can get fast access to expert healthcare, from consultations and diagnosis to treatment and aftercare.

Duties and responsibilities

• Management of direct patient care and to be responsible for a clinical caseload and safely administer SACT.
• To work closely with other site-specific Clinical Nurse Specialist and work as a team.
• Maintain accurate and concise documentation in relation to clinical activities.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies both within and out of the hospital setting to ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.
• Provide professional support to colleagues working within the cancer unit setting.
• To offer patients a Holistic Needs Assessment at relevant points in their pathway. To provide a care plan and if identified referral to Level 3 or Level 4 psychological care providers.
• Provide specialist advice which is evidence based to deliver clinically effective care to cancer patients and their families in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Promote a culture of respectful relationships through professional role modelling conveying the principles required for nurses to improve the patients experience e.g. Pre-SACT consultation, understanding and involving patients in their care.
• Evaluate and assess patients and their family's needs and treat, support and refer as appropriate
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding in the administration of chemotherapy including intravenous access, management of central venous access, venepuncture and management of extravasation
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding around the use of SACT within multiple tumour sites, including haemato-oncology. This should include the associated toxicities associated with administration.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of in-house education and training programmes (including competency based assessment and review). Share skills and knowledge through teaching sessions.
• Carry out SACT formal assessment for the nurses who have completed the SACT course and UKONS Passport
• Support the direction of leadership programmes in the development of new clinical roles. Assisting with innovations in oncology.
• Participate in forums/committees throughout the hospital
• To continue to develop and consolidate own training programme in line with personal development plan as agreed with line manager.
• Work closely with the Cancer Pharmacy team to review SACTs protocols in relation to National guidelines and appraise new drugs and training for administration of the new drugs.
• Link with company product representatives to ensure practice with technology is in keeping with current research findings and product availability.
• Participate in the 24 hour telephone triage service for patients and support the ongoing education of the UKONS 24 hour triage tool
• Work with the tumour specific CNS team to promote end of treatment courses

Who we're looking for:

• Registered General Nurse with valid NMC registration
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience of working at a senior level within cancer services and the administration of SACT
• Hold an accredited SACT administration course
• Demonstrate considerable post registration competency in the UKONS 24 Hour triage tool
• Post registration course within cancer care desirable
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to organise work around competing demands on time
• Demonstrate that can work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate computer literacy skills including use of Microsoft Office software packages, internet & email

Working Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hrs per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Benefits

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Alison Roberts on