About this role
Job summary
PIU is a busy day unit with patients attending for pre-planned procedures and treatments for specialities including gastro, rheumatology, and haematology, which includes the administration of systemic anticancer therapy treatments and monoclonal antibody treatments. The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of the PIU team and liaise with a range a professionals; to ensure patient's receive the highest standards of care and support whilst on PIU.
All interviews will take place face to face due to skills assessment
Main duties of the job
1. Work within a multidisciplinary team to provide an optimum level of care to the local population.
2. Recognises and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
3. Maintain clear accurate records of all patient interventions
4. Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues on a range of factual information and overcome any barriers to understanding
5. Communicate effectively with patients and visitors by showing courtesy at all times. Answering enquiries within the limits of the role and referring more complex enquiries to appropriate staff.
6. Listen sensitively to patients and visitors who may be anxious or distressed and respond with sensitivity and empathy.
7. Prioritise own work load
This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and this job description may, therefore, be amended in consultation with the post holder.
About us
Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation
Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other
Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn
Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:
Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone
Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
One team - we work well together and with our communities
We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.
We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.
Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application
Job description Job responsibilities
PIU is a Green Accredited area, and all staff are expected to meet the high standards of the ward. As a staff nurse in PIU you would be expected to uphold the high standards we have both clinically, and with professional attitude. Working on PIU is an exciting opportunity to enhance your current clinical skills set with the addition of skills in administration of systemic anticancer therapies, monoclonal antibodies, and procedures such as venesections. This is in addition to caring for patients in an environment that allows for positive rapport and relationships to be formed with the patients, to ensure we are proving the best care and provide the best experience for patients attending for their treatments
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience working in similar hospital environment Experience in IV cannulation and drug administration
Desirable
PIU / haematology experience PICC line management
Qualifications Essential
NMC Registered Nurse Mentorship / Teaching
Desirable
Systemic Anti Cancer Therapy (SACT) administration certificate
Skills Essential
Competent in venepuncture & Cannulation Communication skills Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy Organisational skills
Desirable
Evidence of personal development Monoclonal antibody competency Understanding of interpretation of blood results
Knowledge Essential
Use of IT systems such as lornenzo / ICE
Emotional Essential
Resilience due to working with patient with life limiting/terminal conditions
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
Address Halton Hospital - Ward PIU
Hospital Way Runcorn
Halton
WA7 2DA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)