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An exciting opportunity has become available to work in The Meadows and Medical Day Unit. Both of these units are outpatients areas, currently working 6 days a week. The Meadows specialises in the delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer treatments for all Haematology and Oncology patients.The Medical Day Unit supports the delivery of treatments for many medical departments in the trust to support patients with long term medical conditions.
Job Responsibility:
Administer IV medications in line with treatment protocols
Develop skills to administer cytotoxic chemotherapy regimens and other specialist treatments
Work across both units providing blood and other infusions /supportive therapies
Be flexible to meet the demands of the units
Ensure that all staff adhere to the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's and local policies, protocols and procedures
Comply with Health & Safety, COSHH, Manual Handling, Infection Control and FireSafety measures
Hold the relevant competencies required to manage these patients in the outpatient setting
Work towards obtaining Competency in SACT delivery
Support the private patients within The Meadows
Administer blood products adhering to the Trust's guidelines on Blood Transfusion and dealing with adverse reactions
Act immediately and sensitively with patients/carers to resolve any concerns raised
Maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all other clinical areas
Participate in the Trusts appraisal programme and agree objectives for continuing development of self and service
Work within the MDT identifying areas for development so that patients receive the highest quality of care
Requirements:
First Level registration
Diploma/Degree in relevant area or willing to work towards one
Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
Clinical skills in Canulation, Venepuncture, Blood transfusions
Post registration experience
Full current UK Professional registration and working within a UK NHS Trust is essential
Experience of teaching
Experience of working as preceptor/facilitator
Experience of MDT working
Nice to have:
Ukons SACT Passport (or to undertake)
Teaching qualification
Clinical skills in accessing Central Venous Catheters
Post registration training preferably in haematological / oncological care