Chemotherapy Nurse Specialist

To work within the NMC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, plus the national cancer service guidelines for Cancer. To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained and act when standards are not being maintained Act a clinical role model, ensuring clinical expertise and practice is enhanced To participate in the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care. To recognise changes in patients conditions which require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate To clearly present the patients point of view to others, including promoting and protecting the interest and dignity of patients Clinical Demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills Demonstrate specialist oncology knowledge and a problem-solving approach, complications of the disease process or progression and complications of treatment. To understand treatment regimens and side effects, plus complications of chemotherapy. To take an active role in risk assessment, supporting implementation of strategies to minimise risk. Ensuring incidents and near misses are reported, through promoting a no blame culture To establish and maintain effective communication, both verbal and written and relationships with Multi-disciplinary team To be aware of team members skills / capabilities and be able to delegate tasks appropriately. To be proficient in the skills of phlebotomy and cannulation To ensure that measurable standards of nursing care are set, maintained and evaluated at regular intervals and advise on planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised patient care given in the day unit. To be responsible for the keeping of accurate and confidential records. To participate in the delivery of the Cancer Personalised care program Professional Duties To provide mentorship and preceptorship as required To take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with re-registration requirements To support the development of other team members in collaboration with other specialist staff, assess the educational needs of staff, and develop a strategy to meet them. To produce written information for patients receiving chemotherapy ensuring this information is kept up to date. Deputise for Chemotherapy ANP Managerial Duties To manage verbal complaints and refer on when unable to resolve, encouraging junior staff to be proactive in the management of verbal / potential complaints To participate in investigation of incidents / complaints required, including preparing detailed report/ letters to complainants To recognise, prevent where possible, and manage areas of conflict. Assist in the scheduling of oncology treatments. PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.