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SalaryGeneral clinical duties Contribute to the holistic needs assessment and the development of individual care plans under the direction of the registered nurse. Implement, monitor and review aspects of the care plan with the patient and carer, reporting any changes in the patient's condition to the registered nurse. Evaluate outcome of care delivery with the registered nurse To review patients on the ward under the direction of the registered nurse Demonstrate the ability to recognise and respond appropriately when faced with a sudden deterioration or an emergency situation, alerting the team or enabling rapid response as appropriate To triage incoming calls into the service and provide initial triage to patients or carers contacting the service. Take queries and assess the most suitable method of solution, liaising and discussing complex cases with the Haematology Cancer Nurse Specialists Provide general telephone advice, signposting patients/carers to other sources of support as appropriate, such as other Healthcare Professionals, websites, written information etc. Coordinate appointments or investigations for efficiency and patient experience Liaise with the MDT coordinator to ensure a seamless service for patients and smooth transition through the cancer pathway To identify patient/carer general informational needs, accessing / signposting to the Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Centre Identify indication of need or changes in need through telephone contact and respond appropriately Support the registered nurse in the coordination of care to facilitate safe and effective transition between services in order to provide seamless support for people. Support the delivery of patient and carer advice and education. Advise patients on individual self-care management support and education as necessary to non-complex patients, including how to self-assess Encourage and support healthy lifestyle choices. To provide Level 1 psychological support to patients/carers, referring patients who require Service Development Contribute to the development of the nursing service Comment on proposed changes to policies and procedures to enhance the nursing service To support the registered nurse in the development / management of any Haematology Cancer Support group / follow up To support holistic needs assessments and care planning under the direction of the registered nurse. To contribute to the Macmillan Annual Report, collecting relevant data Physical resource To be a flexible member of the team able to respond to the changing needs patient / carers To provide a vital link between patients and the registered nurse, highlighting patients that require specialist assessment. To attend the Haematology cancer MDT in the absence of the registered nurse To carry out administrative duties required by the role To review patients on the wards across the hospital and in the outpatient settings, providing basic counselling and support as necessary To support the registered nurse in responding to alerts for patients admitted as an emergency To order equipment and supplies To achieve the agreed competiencies to fulfil the role with 6 months of being in post To ensure people affected by cancer are aware that they are interacting with aa Macmillan professional and know about the full range of resources and services available through Macmillan Demonstrate an awareness of the limits of own practice and knowledge and when to seek appropriate support/advice Human Resources To participate in the formal review process and plan future personal development and competencies to be achieved To participate in Macmillan Service Reviews in order to drive service improvement. Information Resources To record activity on Webhiss To utilise clinical systems to support decision making Research & Development To support and contribute to clinical audit and research initiatives
