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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL DUTIES

1.     Provide a supportive role within the SACT unit at the Christie at Macclesifled for nursing, medical and clerical Staff.

2.     Undertake the nursing care of patients, ensuring privacy & dignity is maintained whilst being aware of physical and psychological needs

3.     To give a clear and accurate update at change of duties and ensure accurate documentation of nursing interventions

4.     To participate in the rehabilitation of patients and give any necessary instructions, including discharge information

5.     Participate in nursing procedures appropriate to the department

6.     Support and assist in the induction/training of junior staff/Health Care Assistant’s acting as mentor to designated staff

7.     To welcome patients to the unit and its routine

8.     Be able to act as ward co-ordinator and ensure the safe and timely management of patients

9.     To liaise with medical and non medical personnel and community organisations

10.  Rotate to ground floor clinic management where required so support in outpatients.

11.  To highlight areas of improvement/development within the department and undertake relevant projects

12.  To act as support for other nurses in relation to SACT and oncology care

13.  Safely deliver  SACT to Christie patients attending the unit

14.  Assist in the provision of meals / refreshments for patients whilst meeting their nutritional needs

15.  Assist in the general housekeeping duties of the unit.

16.  Help to maintain a safe environment and report faults/risks etc to the nurse in charge

17.  Liaise with nurse responsible for stores/stationery and ordering and assist in the maintenance of stock levels

18.  Handles patients personal possessions, ensure cash and valuables kept securely

19.  Correct care and custody of controlled drugs and aid the safe storage of medicines and the return of any unused chemotherapy to pharmacy

20.  Assist medical staff with procedures

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1.     The staff nurse is responsible for their own personal development and maintaining a personal development plan

2.     To complete the Ward introductory pack and preceptor pack

3.     Complete Clinical Skills Training and the UKON’s SACT passport

4.     Annually attend all mandatory study days including Resuscitation, AIMs, moving & handling and fire safety

5.     To complete level 3 SACT administration programme to administer  cytotoxic drugs and educate patients regarding their treatment

6.     To be working towards band 6 equivalent competency pack

PERSONAL

1.     Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship

2.     Show professional and courteous manner when answering the telephone and other enquires

3.     Maintain confidentiality with regard to patient information both at work and outside of working hours

4.     To be aware of and adhere to all policies including; sickness and absence, confidentiality, uniform and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act

5.     Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy

6.     To be aware of limitations and utilise the preceptor system for any issues that arise

7.     To show respect for members of the team and endorse the SACT Day Services philosophy of giving mutual support