Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for deputising and managing The Pine Therapy Unit in the absence of the senior sister, ensuring that the staff provides a high quality service to patients.

They will take an active role in helping to develop and maintain the chemotherapy service, ensuring an effective and safe service, with a high level of patient satisfaction and positive staff morale.

The post holder will also carry responsibility in providing provision of first full assessment and pre-chemotherapy counselling of new patients providing holistic best care through the patient's cancer journey.

The post holder will also be an integral part of the senior nursing team, responsible for supervision of junior staff and the teaching of learners.

The post holder will act as a role model to junior staff, and be an educational resource to other members of the team.

The post holder will be expected to rotate at times to our outreach service at Gravesend. Transport is provided

Main duties of the job
To implement nurse-led clinics in line with service need and patient review; i.e Pre chemotherapy clinics.

To ensure the safe administration of cytotoxic therapies within the chemotherapy unit and in patient ward, acting as a resource for patients and staff, ensuring they receive the necessary support needed.

To be involved in the implementation and audit of cytotoxic treatments received within the Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust

To provide a leadership role model to junior staff and demonstrate expert knowledge and high standards of clinical practice.

The post holder will support in the development of chemotherapy services in the community alongside the Lead Chemotherapy and Lead Cancer Nurse as set out by the Independent cancer taskforce in Achieving World Class Cancer Outcomes 2015-2020

Act as a resource to cover 24 hour on call telephone as part of the rota, liaising with the necessary multi-disciplinary teams as and when necessary.

About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job responsibilities
To facilitate and expedite co-ordinated patient-centred care for chemotherapy patients by communicating and liaising effectively (written and/or verbal) with:

• Lead Cancer Nurse
• Lead Chemotherapy Nurse
• Senior Sister Pine Therapy Unit/ Holly Ward
• Members of the Local Chemotherapy Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) o Consultant Oncologists o Consultant Haematologists o Aseptics Manager
• All members of the multidisciplinary team to establish strong, effective working relationships
• Nurse Specialist Colleagues o Acute Oncology Nurses regarding advise for admission avoidance or guidance for inpatient admissions
• Macmillan Haematology CNS and Support Nurse o Macmillan Breast CNS and Support Nurse o Macmillan Upper GI and HPB CNSs o Macmillan Uro-Oncology CNSs o Macmillan Colorectal CNS and Support Nurse o Macmillan Gynaecology CNS and Support Nurse
• Macmillan Lymphodema CNS o Palliative Care Nurses o Psychosocial Social Worker
• Staff Grade Acute Oncology Doctor, Haematology Registrars, Clinical Fellow, Senior House Officer, House Officers
• Radiology Staff regarding the PICC service and investigations required for patients
• Pharmacy Staff regarding chemotherapy
• Outpatient staff regarding patient appointments
• Medical records staff regarding patient medical records
• Transport Staff regarding transport needs of patients attending outpatient appointments or diagnostic/treatment sessions

Person Specification
Nursing
Essential

• SACT course
• Chemotherapy Experience
• Cannulation skills

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).