Description
As a Bank Registered Nurse within our Chemotherapy Day Unit at Cromwell Hospital in South West London, you'll use your specialist knowledge and clinical skills to deliver exceptional patient-centred care. You will be working part-time.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to patients receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)
- Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised patient care programmes
- Undertaking pre-treatment assessments and identifying patients who require escalation or medical review
- Administering systemic anti-cancer treatments and supportive therapies in line with local policies, competency requirements and national guidelines
- Monitoring patients during treatment and managing treatment-related side effects appropriately
- Recognising and responding promptly to clinical deterioration, adverse reactions, anaphylaxis, extravasation and treatment complications
- Performing venepuncture, cannulation and management of central venous access devices within competency requirements
- Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of assessments, treatments and patient outcomes
- Acting as an advocate for patients and their families
- Providing information, education and emotional support throughout treatment
- Supporting patients to understand treatment plans, side effects and self-management strategies
- Supporting senior nursing staff in maintaining safe patient flow and service delivery
- Assisting with the induction and support of new staff, students and temporary team members where appropriate
- Practicing in accordance with the NMC Code and professional standards
- Complying with all policies, procedures and guidance relevant to oncology and SACT services
- Reporting incidents, near misses and safety concerns appropriately
- Participating in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives and service development activities
The essential skills and qualifications for this role are:
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- SACT Competency Passport
- Accredited SACT administration qualification or willingness to complete
- Immediate Life Support (ILS) certification or willingness to undertake training
- Experience working within an acute hospital environment
- Experience administering intravenous therapies
- Experience caring for oncology and/or haematology patients
- Experience managing central venous access devices
- Knowledge of cancer treatments and treatment-related toxicities
- Competency in venepuncture and cannulation
As a Bank employee, you'll be eligible for benefits including:
- Annual leave accrual paid every time you work
- Subsidised staff canteen and coffee shop led by expert caterers
- Access to preferential rates on Bupa products, such as health assessments, menopause plan and some dental practices
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