Nursing Associate - Manchester, United Kingdom - The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

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Manchester, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Description

We are looking for a dynamic, confident, Nursing Associate to work within SACT (Systemic Anti-cancer Therapies) services.

This job is part of a new initiative to implement and establish a 'SACT Prep team' made up of registered nurses, nursing associates and senior healthcare assistants.

As we treat hundreds of patients every week across our main site and outreach locations, it's important to work as efficiently as possible to ensure that planned treatments run smoothly.

You will be required to work autonomously and as part of a wider 'Prep Team' working collaboratively with the MDT to ensure efficiencies in planned patient treatment.

Although this role is not predominantly a clinical role, there is a vast range of skills that will involve patient contact and interaction.

We recognise the vital importance of preparation for SACT treatment and the many ways in which this team can have direct benefits to patient care and experience.

As this is a new initiative, there is an opportunity to work creatively, and further service development ideas will be welcomed.

All relevant training pertinent to this role will be offered alongside a period of supernumerary status

This role will involve the following:

Working with the IT systems to check patient prescriptions, appointments and medical information
Interpreting blood results and assessing sideeffects against nurseled protocols to approve suitability for treatment
Liaising with the multidisciplinary team to ensure all required preparations and considerations are given ahead of the treatment appointment to avoid any 'on the day' delays
Completion of patient pretreatment assessments over the phone to assess suitability for treatment the following day
Patient advocacy and signposting
Participation in facetoface patient education sessions that will be held in the Maggie's centre for patients receiving SACT for the first time.
Communication with patients, schedulers and the parent team where deferral of treatment may be required, or a dose reduction is recommended.

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, is based in Withington, Manchester, and is one of the leading cancer centres in Europe, offering high quality diagnosis, treatment and care, as well as being at the forefront of cancer research and education.

Professional

Undertake patient assessment and participate in the delivery of patient care, under the leadership, and after appropriate delegation from the registered nurse

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

Work co-operatively as part of the multi-disciplinary team, assisting nursing and other clinical staff to deliver a high standard of holistic patient-centred care

Alert the registered nurse promptly of any concerns or changes in the patient's condition

Implement programmes of care and contribute to care plan modifications, undertaking risk assessments, as directed and within the limits of own knowledge and competence

Involve patients in shared decision-making and obtain consent before undertaking any nursing procedures

Provide and promote health education; support and encourage the patient to meet their own health and wellbeing needs

Act in ways that acknowledge and recognise peoples' expressed beliefs, preferences and choices; respecting diversity and valuing people as individuals

Administer medications as outlined in the Trust policy

Perform agreed area specific procedures and clinical skills appropriate to the clinical area, in accordance with Trust guidelines and policies

Ensure thorough and accurate documentation of nursing interventions

Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal and written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handing over responsibility for care

Collect/record data accurately in accordance with Trust guidelines, policies and standards

Assist in the coordination and safe admission, transfer and discharge of patients in accordance with bed management procedures and Trust policies

Summon immediate help for any emergency and take appropriate action to contain it

Participate in the emergency care of patients and assist with/commence basic cardio-pulmonary resuscitation procedures as required

Be aware of the physical, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of the dying patient; assess, lead and implement appropriate care management, as required, in conjunction with a registered nurse

Assist with the referral of patients to internal/external Allied Health Professionals and/or other agencies

Ensure a welcoming, caring and safe environment is provided for the patient and visitors

Handles patients personal possessions, ensure cash and valuables kept securely as per policy

Give support to registered nurses in the provision of a safe and caring environment

Organise, prioritise and adjust own workload to enhance the del