Chemotherapy Sister

Walsall Manor Hospital is a busy district general hospital offering compete range of acute services. The Trust primarily serves the immediate population of Walsall with some patients requiring more specialised treatment at other, neighbouring Trusts. The Trust continues to invest in its facilities and services, supporting high-quality care for the communities it serves.

This role offers the opportunity to work within our integrated care model, contributing to high-quality services that help people remain independent in their own homes and communities.

We are committed to investing in our workforce and creating an environment where colleagues can learn, contribute and develop. Our new Urgent Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, demonstrates our ongoing investment in facilities and services.

As an employee, you’ll benefit from an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package (detailed in Employer Description above), plus access to NHS pension arrangements and staff accommodation where available.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant, currently holding the Bronze Award, underlining our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community.

RESPECT – COMPASSION – TEAMWORK – PROFESSIONALISM

Provide clinical leadership for the Chemotherapy Unit in conjunction with the senior nurses within the department.

Will take responsibility for the clinical management of the department and the provision of nursing care in the absence of the Chemotherapy Unit Manager.

Act as Deputy to the Chemotherapy Unit Manager as required.

Acts in a manner that upholds the values of the Trust and that of the profession ensuring that service delivered contributes to supporting the principles of clinical governance.

Required to administer cytotoxic drugs as per local/national protocols.

Work in collaboration with Leads for Chemotherapy Services and Haemato-Oncology Service.

To undertake the provision of holistic nursing care of patients and their significant others requiring chemotherapy/ anti-cancer treatment.

Develop the skills and competencies to perform additional tasks. Will work as part of the chemotherapy/oncology team to undertake the education of other healthcare professionals, patients and their carer's.

Participate in audit, service improvement and other quality initiatives.

Liaise with all multi-disciplinary teams, services and multi-agencies in both the acute trust and community.

Develop sound clinical knowledge in the field of anti-cancer drugs and have the skills necessary to provide care to patients and carer's with information, support to empower patient’s throughout the cancer journey.

Clinical Responsibilities

Act as a clinical nurse / leader to ensure the needs of patients are recognised and met by the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. This will be achieved by using a patient centred approach in the provision of care in order to meet the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.

Responsible in leading the department team in the provision of care

Act as a point of liaison for multi disciplinary and multi agency working in order to achieve the best possible outcome for patient care. Will notify the Unit Manager of any deficits in service provision from other agencies.

Provide registered nurse support to junior nursing staff, clinical support workers and students. Maintains the service to meet standards and outcomes identified by Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in accordance with national evidence based guidelines.

Accountable and responsible for accurate and legible record keeping in accordance with local policies with due regard to NMC guidelines

Administer Intravenous drugs in accordance with Trust…