Job summaryThe post holder will play an integral part in managing the Pre SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy) assessment service with the provision of individualised nursing care and clinic preparations. You will liaise with other services to manage the booking of patient appointments prior to treatments and undertake pre-assessments necessary to measure the safe prescribing of SACT; i.e. measuring and recording heights and weights, blood pressures, urinalysis and ECG's.The post holder will also be proficient in venepuncture. The post holder will also be expected to access patient records and ICE results system. Be willing to work both social and unsocial hours excluding night shifts. Be able to recognise and escalate care required for a deteriorating patient. This is a full time requiring flexibility to meet service demands, 7 days a week. However, part time applicants, may be considered, which will also include weekend cover.Main duties of the jobThe Pre-SACT hub teamContributes to the delivery of outstanding patient care by:Managing all referrals to the pre-SACT hub within 48 hours, 7 days a week; ensuring all appointments are manged for the duration of treatmentEnsuring patients receive a positive experience throughout their involvement with pre-SACT hub ensuring patients are given opportunity to provide feedbackEnsure all patients are on the correct pathway for bloods according to referral detailsTo manage and run daily working of the pre-SACT hub which includes running the service at the weekendsAbout usOur Vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision - and we all play a part in achieving it, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. As members of staff we will always:Show COMPASSION - treating our patients and colleagues with consideration, kindness and respectAim for high ACHIEVEMENT - providing excellent care, safe services, high standards and a positive experience every timeFoster RELATIONSHIPS - being socially responsible, working openly and honestly with our patients, staff, partners and communities to improve what we doCreate the right ENVIRONMENT - providing the tools and equipment that support a modern, eco-friendly, clean and safe environmentJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesClinical1. Maintain patient and staff confidentiality at all times.2. Under the direction of qualified nursing staff assist with the delivery of individual programmes of care, undertaking duties as delegated by qualified members of the nursing team.3. Communicate all relevant information concerning the patients needs/cares to the appropriate qualified nurse responsible for the patient.4. Contribute to effective communication in the department by assisting with appropriate administration duties.5. Work with colleagues to promote a conducive environment by assisting in the control of infection; having an awareness of current practices/policies and participating in decontamination duties.6. Work with colleagues to promote the development of the department philosophy, nursing model and agreed service objectives.7. Work with colleagues to develop clinical expertise and continually improve standards of nursing practice. Maintain good working relationships with other members of staff.8. Liaise and communicate relevant information to other members of the multidisciplinary team.9. Assist in developing a therapeutic and compassionate environment and meets the needs of patients.10. Be familiar and comply at all times with relevant operational, personnel, health & safety policies, procedures and protocols applicable to the post.11. Ensuring that all standard operating procedures are clearly adhered to and escalated to nurse in charge if requiredClinically Effective ServicesThe post holder will:1. Acknowledge patients/relatives concerns and complaints, resolving these locally if possible and referring on to the appropriate colleagues as required.2. Assist in the reporting of incidents.3. Work as a member of the nursing team to ensure that nursing care is clinically effective and complying with the requirements of the Trusts Clinical Governance Committee.4. Be aware and supportive of research and audit undertaken by other members of the multidisciplinary team and assist in the implementation of findings.5.Assist the Macmillan Lead Chemotherapy Nurse in any audits or projects that may be relevant to the pre-SACT hubPerson SpecificationQualifications & TrainingEssentialEducation to GCSE standard (or equivalent), to include Maths & EnglishLevel 2 Diploma in careVenepunctureDesirableCare CertificateLevel 3 Diploma in Healthcare SupportExperienceEssentialUnderstands the need for confidentialityUnderstands & committed to a caring approach to patients, relatives/carersExperience in an acute health care settingDesirableBasic nursing skillsExperience in a Cancer settingPersonal AttributesEssentialAble to work & cope with rotating shift patterns (including weekends and bank holidays - no night shifts)Good team playerCaring mannerAdaptable to meet service needsConfident and dynamicSkills & KnowledgeEssentialFamiliarity with IT systemsAble to communicate routine information including observations effectively verbally & written to staff, patients/relatives.Able to prioritise own workload and work under own iniative.Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.Able to move (manual handling) patients & equipment eg, patient hoists; commodes; wheelchairsAble to deal with exposure to bereavement and challenging patients/relativesDesirableBasic knowledge and understanding of Anti-Cancer TherapySkilled in ECG recording or possess willingness to learnFamiliarity with CRHFT IT systems including Medway and ICEDemonstrates our Trust valuesEssentialProud to CARE: Compassion, Ambition, Respect, EncouragementDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressNGS Macmillan UnitChesterfield Royal HospitalChesterfieldS44 5BLEmployer's websitehttps://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)