Download Chemotherapy Development Nurse Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother

Chemotherapy Development Nurse
Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital
344-0750SDQ
Are you passionate about people? Then this could be the start of
something special…
Dear candidate
Today, the team at East Kent Hospitals will care for more than 2,000 people. Most of these
people and their loved ones will be at a significant moment in their lives – an emergency
situation, a diagnosis, a new life, a last chance to say goodbye, or a new chance to learn or
regain skills.
That’s why if you are passionate about people, you’re the perfect fit for us, whether you are a
health professional or someone who can bring your valuable skills ‘behind the scenes’.
Our vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’ – if you are great at what you do and want
to work in an environment where you can give your best, come and be part of us!
In return, we promise to give you all the opportunities and development we can, so you can
enjoy a great career with us. We also offer a great reward package, from help with childcare
to fantastic discounts to enjoy whatever you are doing in your time off. Whether it’s big-city
stores, the coast, funky boutiques, a cutting-edge club scene or vineyards, cider farms,
castles and cathedrals you’re after, we have it all on our doorstep!
With some fantastic schools, and quick and easy access to London – and Europe – it’s a
great place to live and work.
We’re one of the biggest acute trusts in England. We provide the full range of district general
hospital services. The William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, and Queen Elizabeth The Queen
Mother Hospital in Margate, are east Kent’s district general hospitals, while Kent &
Canterbury Hospital in Canterbury is a specialist services hub which provides adult medical
care. Our new hospital in Dover, the Buckland, and Royal Victoria Hospital, Folkestone,
provide a variety of outpatient, diagnostic and minor injury services, alongside a range of
services throughout the local area.
We have high ambitions for our Trust, the patients it serves and the people who work here.
We prize involving all our staff in what we do, and together been on a fantastic improvement
journey which has led to widespread improvements to our services and praise from the CQC
for our caring staff. We are proud of what we have achieved to date and are excited about
what’s to come.
If you would like to be part of this exciting journey, please apply as quickly as possible using
the electronic application form on the NHS Jobs website, because we will close the advert
for this job once we’ve had enough applications.
If you have a disability or long-term health problem, we are committed to offering reasonable
adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment.
If you would like more information or help, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01227
866450 or [email protected], who will be happy to help.
Yours faithfully
Matthew Kershaw, Chief Executive
Our vision, mission and values
Our vision is: “Great healthcare from great people”
Our vision is deliberately simple but sums up what we want to achieve for every
patient every day.
Our mission is: “Together we care: improving health and lives”
Our mission statement explains why we exist – what East Kent Hospitals is here to
do.
Our values are:
Our values describe what’s important to us and what we want it to feel like to
work and be treated here.
Our priorities are:
Patients
We want to enable all our patients (and clients who are not ill) to take control of all
aspects of their healthcare by 2021.
People
We want to identify, recruit, educate and develop a talent pipeline of clinicians,
healthcare professionals and broader teams of leaders, skilled at delivering
integrated care and designing and implementing innovative solutions for
performance improvement.
Provision
We want to clearly identify ‘what business we are in’, ‘what we want to be known for’
and ‘what our core services are’. We need to provide the right services and do it well.
Partnerships
We want to define and deliver sustainable services and patient pathways together
with our health and social care partners, by 2021.
 You can find out more about what we do on our website at www.ekhuft.nhs.uk and
view our organisational structure charts here.
Job Description
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JOB DETAILS
Job Title:
Division:
Band:
Location:
Responsible
to:
Accountable
to:
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Chemotherapy Development Nurse
Specialist Services
5
William Harvey Hospital
Unit Manager
Chemotherapy Matron
JOB PURPOSE
The post has been developed to offer the opportunity to develop professionally with the aim of
becoming a competent, knowledgeable oncology nurse, able to give holistic care to the patient
and their family, throughout their course of treatment. The post holder is expected to carry out
all relevant forms of care in which they are competent, without direct supervision, and may be
required to supervise and support the training of both qualified and unqualified members of
staff.
3.
DIMENSIONS
Financial and
Physical
Workforce
Other
Manages
Impacts
Manages
(Bands
WTE)
Base
Have an understanding of local resource
management and the cost implications of service
delivery
Supervise and support students, qualified and
and unqualified members of staff as appropriate
Trustwide
Flexible approach to shift patterns
May be expected to work at another of the acute
hospitals within the Trust and on the Mobile
Chemotherapy Unit if required
Work in a cost effective manner
All terms and conditions are in accordance with the
Agenda for Change national terms and conditions
4.
STRUCTURE CHART
Divisional Head of
Nursing
Senior Matron of
Specialist Services
Chemotherapy
Matron
Chemotherapy
Outpatient Unit
Manager
Schedular/ Associate
Practitioners
5.
Ward Clerk/
Receptionist/
Healthcare Assistant
Radiotherapy
Registered Nurse
Chemotherapy Unit
Junior Sister
Chemotherapy
Nurses/Development
Nurses
KEY RESULT AREAS
Professional
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Demonstrate commitment to the training programme and cancer services and lead
by example
Act on own initiative but recognise when to seek assistance from a senior member
of the team
Provide positive motivation and effective support to staff. Recognise own mistakes
and take appropriate actions where necessary
Provide professional leadership, advice and guidance to junior nurses and
healthcare assistants and foster collaborative partnerships with other disciplines
Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and
seamless information is conveyed and documented
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Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of agreed standards, ensuring that any
shortfall is brought to the attention of the line manager
Ensure that all quality initiatives within the unit are adhered to and that the
highest standards of care are maintained at all times
Assist in the development of clinical protocols ensuring that these are reviewed in
accordance with the needs of the service in conjunction with the Unit manager
Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional
and legal requirements
Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with
consultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues and other multi-agency professionals
Clinical:
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Take responsibility for the direct delivery of patient care by promoting good standards of
clinical competence
Display ownership of own development and learning
Display a willingness to extend skills to meet the needs of the service
Ensure accurate verbal and written handovers
Participate in clinical supervision
Promote health education and the concept of self-care
Be conversant with codes of practice and aware of legal and ethical issues. Adhere to
all Trust and local policies and procedures
Comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act, including COSHH
requirements
Undertake nursing assessments in an effective and timely manner, and manage
clinics and new patient consultations independently when competencies are
completed
Supervise more junior members of staff in giving and maintaining high standards of
care
Demonstrate the ability to take charge of the ward in the absence of a more senior
member of staff
Demonstrate leadership in progression of the patient pathway
Actively encourage an atmosphere that makes staff and patients feel valued. Act as a
patient advocate
Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team
Display, or work towards, clinical competence in all areas of advanced practice
relevant to the post
Take direct responsibility for ensuring cleaning standards are maintained throughout
the shift when in charge
Infection Prevention and Control
 Adhere to staff standard of dress as appearance promotes patient and public
confidence in infection prevention and control practice for the ward area
 Support the management team in achieving a ward culture of cleanliness and
compliance with best practice in infection prevention and control, promoting zero
tolerance to avoidable infection
 Recognise that it is the responsibility of all nurses in charge of shifts for ensuring
cleaning standards are maintained
 Ensure all clinical areas have consistent access to alcohol hand rub
 Ensure vascular access devices are inserted and managed according to trust
guidelines and assist with auditing compliance
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Ensure relevant audits are completed by each clinical area in line with the Trust’s
annual programme for infection prevention and control.
Contribute to implementation of action plans and support implementation following
the annual environmental infection control audits
Comply with service changes following adverse incidents/root cause analysis
Support the Infection Prevention and Control Link Worker role
Research:
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Assist in developing a research and evidence based approach to all nursing practice
linking with Trust-wide colleagues
Seek opportunities to create changes, which will enhance standards of care and
practice
Help to facilitate the development of reflective practice
Participate in the development and delivery of appropriate training materials /
programmes to promote professional development
Provide training and support to new and junior staff in accordance with Trust policies
and procedures
Act as mentor to student nurses as appropriate
Complete the chemotherapy workbook and Trust competencies
Together with the unit manager and colleagues create a good learning environment.
Update knowledge constantly and be keen to develop professional knowledge
Develop competencies in the holistic care of Oncology and Haematology patients
Take responsibility for own learning and development, using the education and
training team as a back up to, not substitute for, self directed study
Patient Safety, Quality improvement and Patient Experience:
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Contribute to monitoring of quality improvement metrics to measure quality of care
Identify and minimise clinical and non clinical risk to minimise risk of harm to patients,
staff and visitors
Assist in the investigation and resolution of complaints in relation to patient care,
reporting to the ward/unit manager
Monitor all aspects of clinical governance locally including clinical incident reporting
Regularly assess and act on the views of patients, relatives and staff about the
standards of care experienced by recipients of the service
Involve patients in their care and ensure their understanding of treatment plan and
care options before gaining informed consent for care delivery and interventions
Ensure that Privacy and Dignity of patients is maintained at all times
Act as an innovator for the department to facilitate the provision of a flexible and
responsive nursing service
Maintain a respectful and professional approach to clinical staff and situations
Maintain effective relationships with patients, visitors and members of the
multidisciplinary team
Recognise individual personal conflicts, referring these onto a senior member of staff
as required
Demonstrate an ability to manage emotional issues relating to stages in the patients’
journey
Management
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Remain ‘cost aware’ and utilise equipment and resources in a cost effective way
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Make recommendations where it is evident that appropriate changes may improve
efficiency
Be aware of the sickness / absence control procedures and participate in any
initiatives to reduce sickness absence
Participate in department meetings when required and join the ‘exchange of
information’ necessary to be involved in decision making processes at the relevant
level
Keep abreast of relevant information which may affect your area of responsibility and
act as a resource for other members of the team, acting as a link nurse where
appropriate
Personal Development
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Keep abreast of current professional issues and maintain the knowledge and skills
necessary to perform your role effectively
Develop and maintain a professional portfolio
Ensure compliance with professional expectations as outlined in the NMC Code of
Professional Conduct
Participate in an annual appraisal with relevant reviews and to follow your personal
development plan as agreed with your line manager
VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS
The post holder is required to uphold and model the Trust values in everything they do.
7.
COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
Other NHS
External (to NHS)
Colleagues
Multi-Disciplinary Team
Medical and surgical staff external to cancer services
Directorate Senior Management Team
Clinical Managers
Directorate Lead Nurse
Business manager / Clinical Services Manager
Nursing and Quality
Dieticians
Physiotherapists
Occupational therapists
Driver of Mobile Chemotherapy Unit
Porters
Domestic staff
Nursing and clerical staff at other hospitals
Kent Oncology Centre
Primary Care Staff
National Cancer Networks
Patients
Carers / Families
Hospice Team
Social Services
Cancer Research Network
Support and charitable groups
Canterbury Christ Church University Personnel
Transport
Visiting Clergy
Volunteers
8.
ENVIRONMENT
Category
Working
Conditions
Description/Definition
Unpleasant working conditions
(administration of hazardous
cytotoxic drugs, IV bolus and
piercing of bags, collection of
contained samples of blood, urine
etc.)
Frequency/Measures
Frequent
Little highly unpleasant working
conditions (direct contact with
bodily fluids - mainly blood,
potential cytotoxic spillage)
Physical Effort
Mental Effort
Annual leave is not permitted over
the Christmas and new year
period.
Sitting in a restricted position
Frequent light physical work
(manoeuvring equipment)
General awareness and sensory
attention with prolonged
concentration.
Frequent, short intervals
(cannulation, venepuncture bolus
drug administration etc).
Frequent, prolonged
Frequent intense concentration
for fine manipulation and
accessing central lines.
Emotional
Effort
Frequent unpredictable mental
effort (interruptions from
telephone calls and pumps
alarming)
Exposure to emotional situations
(indirect contact with difficult
family situations and patients who
have had highly distressing news)
Emotionally demanding effort
(direct care of terminally ill
patients,
Emotional support and ongoing
assessment)
Frequent
Occasional
9.
MOST CHALLENGING PART OF THE JOB
Making a success of this role within the Trust. Being part of a team that works collaboratively
with all care groups in the patients’ journey, developing a comprehensive multidisciplinary
service for the care and management of patients with cancer.
The post holder will ensure compliance with the Trusts Risk Management policies and
procedures. These describe the Trusts commitment to risk management, the recognition that
our aim is to protect patients, staff and visitors from harm, and stress that it is the responsibility
of all staff to minimise risk.
We confirm that the details of the above post as presented are correct. This is a
description of the duties of the post as it is at present. This is not intended to
be exhaustive. The job will be reviewed on a regular basis in order to ensure
that the duties meet the requirements of the service and to make any
necessary changes.
Person Specification
Criteria Group
Experience
Essential
1 years post registration
experience.
Delivery of evidence
based practice.
Demonstrates a patient
focused approach.
Skills
Desirable
Previous experience within
Chemotherapy/Oncology/
Haematology.
Evidence of facilitating
learning in practice
Measurement/
Testing
method
Application
Form
Interview
Professional
profile
Evidence of on-going
personal professional
development.
Excellent communication
skills.
Application
Form
Interview
Reference
Good organisational skills.
Effective time
management.
High level of
confidentiality.
Maintains good
professional behaviour.
Ability to develop good
working relationships with
other team members,
departments, patients and
carers.
Adaptable to changing
needs with the ability to
contribute towards
providing a seamless
service.
Knowledge
Competent in the
administration of oral
medications
Competent in the
administration of
intravenous medication.
Application
Form
Interview
Reference
Competent in peripheral
cannulation
Registered Nurse.
Qualifications
Application
Form
Other
Educated to Diploma
Level.
Interview
Reference
Upholds and models the
Trust values
Application
Form
Interview
Reference
Terms and Conditions Summary
Band
5
£22,128- £28,746 per annum
Salary Scale
Hours of work
Progression through the pay scale will be determined on an annual
basis. It will be subject to the post holder demonstrating the
required standards of performance, conduct and completion of
statutory and role specific training.
37.5 hours per week
Annual leave entitlements are based upon the following lengths of
NHS service (pro rata if applicable):
Annual Leave
Entitlement
Pension
Scheme
Contractual
Notice
Probationary
Period
On Appointment = 27 days
After five years = 29 days
After ten years = 33 days
As an NHS employee you will be entitled to join the NHS Pension
scheme and will be enrolled from your first day of service, if you
meet the eligibility criteria. Employees who are not eligible to join
the NHS Pension Scheme may instead be enrolled in the Trust’s
Alternative qualifying scheme, NEST.
Your remuneration will be subject to the deduction of
superannuation contributions in accordance with the relevant
scheme.
Bands 1-5 = 4 weeks notice
Bands 6-7 = 8 weeks notice
Band 8 + = 12 weeks notice
New staff appointed to East Kent Hospitals University NHS
Foundation Trust in this post will be subject to a 6 month
probationary period. During this time you will be required to
demonstrate to the Trust your suitability for the position in which
you are employed. This period may be extended at the Trust’s
discretion and is without prejudice to the Trust’s right to terminate
your employment before the expiry of the probationary period. In
the event that a decision is taken to terminate your contract of
employment during or at the end of your probationary period, you
will be entitled to a notice period in line with the statutory
timescales, which for employees with less than one year’s service
is one week.
The Post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information
Confidentiality about patients, staff and other health service business in
accordance with Trust Policy.
The postholder, for the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998,
consents to the processing of all or any personal data including
sensitive personal data as defined under the Data Protection Act
Data
1998 (in manual, electronic or any other form) relevant to their
Protection
employment, by the Trust and/or any public body or any other third
party as nominated by the Trust for the purposes of audit and
bound by a duty of confidentiality.
The post holder will ensure compliance with the Trust’s risk
management policies and procedures. These describe the Trust’s
Risk
commitment to risk management, the recognition that our aim is to
Management
protect patients, staff and visitors from harm, and stress that all
staff have a responsibility to minimise risk.
In accordance with the Health Act (2006) all staff are expected to
comply with National and local Infection Control policies and
Infection
procedures and any other related infection prevention policies or
Control
procedures. In addition all staff who‘s normal duties are directly or
indirectly concerned with patient care should ensure they have
received annual mandatory training (including hand hygiene).
The post holder will treat all colleagues, service users and
members of the public with respect and dignity regardless of their
gender, age, race, colour, religious beliefs, religion, nationality,
Equal
ethnic origin, social background, sexual orientation, marital status,
Opportunities
disability, real or suspected HIV/Aids status, criminal background
and Trade Union status. The Trust has Policy for Equality and it is
the responsibility of all staff to ensure that this is implemented.
All staff must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them by
Health &
the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) to ensure that the agreed
Safety
safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe condition for
employees, patients and visitors.
Everyone employed by the Trust regardless of the work they do
has a statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of
children. When children and/or their carers use our services it is
essential that all concerns for the safety and welfare of children
and young people are both recognised and acted on appropriately.
You have a responsibility to ensure you are familiar with and follow
Safeguarding
the Safeguarding Children procedures and the Trust’s
Children
supplementary Safeguarding Children Policy which is accessed
electronically on the Trust's Intranet site. You have a responsibility
to support appropriate investigations either internally or
externally. To ensure you are equipped to carry out your duties
effectively, you must also attend Safeguarding Children training
and updates at the competency level appropriate to the work you
do and in accordance with the Trust's Safeguarding Children
Strategy.
Everyone employed by the Trust regardless of the work they do
has a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable
adults. When patients and/or their carers use our services it is
essential that all protection concerns are both recognised and
acted on appropriately. You have a responsibility to ensure you are
Safeguarding familiar with and follow Trust policies in relation to safeguarding
Adults
vulnerable adults. You have a responsibility to support appropriate
investigations either internally or externally. To ensure you are
equipped to carry out your duties effectively, you must also attend
vulnerable adult protection training and updates at the competency
level appropriate to the work you do and in accordance with the
Trust's vulnerable adult protection training guidance
Professional You are required to act at all times in accordance with the relevant
and NHS
professional Codes of Conduct and Accountability (including,
Codes of
where applicable, those for Board Members). In addition, all
Conduct
management staff must comply with the ‘Code of Conduct for NHS
Managers’ and ‘Standards of Business Conduct for NHS staff’.
All staff are responsible for the security and the property of the
Financial
Trust, avoiding loss or damage, and being economical and efficient
Management
in the use of resources. Staff are required to act in accordance with
and Control of
the rules and regulations as described in the Trust’s ‘Policy
Resources
Relating to the Financial Management and Control of Resources’.
Mandatory
All staff are required to attend mandatory training as designated by
Training
the Trust.
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust has a no
No Smoking
smoking policy. Staff are not permitted to smoke within or on Trust
premises
Please note that these terms and conditions are subject to change and may differ
from your proposed contract should you be successful in your application.
For further information, the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook can be
found here.