Senior Staff Nurse (Band 6) - Medical Day Unit

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Job Description & Person Specification

Work collaboratively, within the multidisciplinary team, to create a safe patient environment in which the complex needs of patients with cancer receiving SACT are met. Promote, and facilitate, the education of patients on SACT, including its side effects, to empower patients to escalate side effects timely and safely. Practice within Trust protocols, including those for clinical trials, and support junior colleagues to also practice within such guidelines. Lead the recognition of signs of a deteriorating patient and assist junior colleagues to respond promptly to signs. Utilise advanced time-management and prioritisation skills to manage the demands of a busy environment with a high caseload and support junior colleagues in also meeting demands. Engage in educational programmes and facilitate ward-based projects to advance personal and team professional development. Assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in managing colleagues and the clinical environment.