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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post will offer broad experience in the care of in-patients and out-patients in the management of the full range of malignancies observed in the TYA population including acute leukaemia’s, lymphomas, sarcomas, germ-cell tumours, brain tumour and others that occur less commonly. In addition the post holder will be involved in the supervised delivery of high-dose chemotherapy with stem cell rescue and a range of clinical trials. They will carry out band 7 responsibilities, for example assisting the Matron team and Lead TYA Nurse to help facilitate the running of the unit and shift leading to ensure patient receive high quality compassionate care. Additionally, they will be part of the cancer care management team, helping to assist the care group to achieve its goals and help with objectives such as flow through our services. 

Commitment to Cancer Care rotas such as bleep shifts and working across the wider care group.
Applicants should be able to deliver SACT administration along with experience in the care of oncology or haematology patients. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a willingness to learn and work within a multidisciplinary team in changing environment, together with adaptability to clinical and service requirements.

The post has excellent educational opportunities. There are regular teaching components in clinics, ward rounds, multidisciplinary team meetings, journal clubs and research seminars. Practical experience in chemotherapy administration and other procedures is plentiful. They will also work across both inpatient and outpatient departments within the same unit.

1.    To lead inter-professional ward/unit teams in the development of knowledge, ideas, and work practice.
   2.    To maintain and sustain the vision and objectives of improvements until they are firmly embedded into the culture and values of the team.
   3.    To identify clear benefits, goals, and processes for developing knowledge, ideas, and work practice and to communicate these effectively to others in the work team.
   4.    To effectively lead, manage, and develop a designated team.
   5.    To support and encourage team members to:
   •    Understand their contribution.
   •    Offer suggestions, ideas and views
   •    Informally network with others
   •    Share achievements jointly with other colleagues
   •    Challenge tradition, take risks and express dissatisfaction.
   6.    To act as a clinical expert, ensuring the delivery of high standards of patient care, using ‘Foundations of Care’ as a model. 
   7.    To act as a role model, demonstrating clinical expertise. 
   8.    To wear the correct uniform at all times in accordance with the Uniform policy.
   9.    To lead on standard setting and quality improvement through the use of audit.
   10.    To develop and audit yearly ward/unit objectives reflecting the Care Group objectives in the Local Delivery Plan.
   11.    To liaise with the inter-professional team to enable care and treatments to be correctly carried out in accordance with Trust and local policy.
   12.    To facilitate the reception of patients and their relatives in a calm, friendly, courteous, and reassuring manner. To keep patients and relatives informed of progress and treatment and to keep them involved in decision making.
   13.    To involve the Matron in any untoward incidents and problems. To complete appropriate documentation in the nursing records and adverse event reports, ensuring lessons are learnt and practice change is sustained.
   14.    To develop a ward/unit culture of patient involvement both informally and through the Care Group and corporate Patient and Public Involvement objectives. 
   15.    To actively contribute to the Clinical Governance Agenda.
   16.    To be involved in and to action patient satisfaction feedback mechanisms – 360-degree feedback, staff and patient satisfaction surveys.
   17.    To be responsive and to address patient’s concerns at an early stage.
   18.    To participate in the investigation of complaints as required, reporting the nature of any complaint and the investigation of findings to the Matron.
   19.    To be able to demonstrate changes in practice as a result of complaints and incidents.
   20.    To have an overview, when bleep-holding for designated ward/unit areas, of resources required to deliver safe patient care and to re-deploy staff to ensure equity across designated ward/unit areas.
   21.    To maintain effective communication with other key stakeholders.
   22.    To monitor the rostering of the nursing staff to ensure best utilisation of the agreed workforce levels while maintaining an appropriate skill mix for the ward/unit. 
   23.    To ensure that all staff promote safe custody of patients’ property and valuables.
   24.    To act up for the matron in their absence.
   25.    Cover WLS / SPOC / bleep holder role as per agreed rota.
   26.    To be familiar with human resources policies and procedures and ensure implementation and adherence to policies.
   27.    To lead on recruitment and retention for designated ward/unit areas.
   28.    To be responsible for the development of staff in preparation for succession planning.
   29    To supervise and counsel staff on professional and personal matters using support systems.
   30.    To monitor and act on sickness and absenteeism according to Trust policy.
   31.    To participate in the disciplinary procedure when appropriate.
   32.    To ensure all staff are aware of and adhere to policies relevant to their area of work.
   33.    To ensure all staff are appraised in line with Trust Policy.
   34.    To ensure individual staff records are maintained in line with Trust policy.
   35.     To ensure all staff undergo a period of induction.