Oncology and Haematology Triage Line Nurse
THIS POST IS SECONDMENT FOR 6 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER An opportunity has arisen for a 12 month secondment as a band 6 Oncology and Haematology Triage Line nurse 22.5 hours per week within the Acute Oncology Service based on ward 10, Singleton hospital. This position is primarily triage helpline based taking calls from patients undergoing systemic anti-cancer treatment and radiotherapy. The purpose of the triage line is to offer 24/7 triage of patient symptoms using the UKONS triage tool and offer evidence based advice and guidance on how to manage toxicities of treatment. On occasions, the successful candidate would be expected to support the nursing staff within the Acute Oncology and Haematology Assessment Unit. Main duties of the job
Manage the triage telephone helpline providing support and advice to patients who are undergoing systemic anticancer treatment or radiotherapy within Swansea Bay health board. Maintain up to date knowledge of systemic anti-cancer treatments and common toxicities. Utilize exceptional telephone skills to manage distressed patients and relatives in a calm caring manner. Liaise with the on-call and other members of the acute oncology team to ensure patients referred into the assessment unit are suitable and patients requiring more acute or surgical services are referred on the appropriate pathway. Provide advanced clinical skills to the assessment unit when required. 12 hour shifts 8am-8pm Monday - Sunday. About us
Cancer Services for people living within South West Wales are provided by the South West Wales Cancer Centre, based at Singleton Hospital, Swansea Bay University Health-Board, (SBUHB). Patients treated at the Cancer Centre come from the Swansea, Neath Port-Talbot areas, and Hywel Dda University Health-Board, some patients from the Bridgend area are also treated at the Centre. The area covered by the Cancer Centre includes a population of approximately 900,000 and over 3,500 patients are treated each annually with chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy, these numbers rise every year. There are also patients that have surgery alone for their cancer but no further active treatment, this takes the number over 5,000 each year. Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
RN SACT competent Communication
Competent SBAR 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. £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata.
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THIS POST IS SECONDMENT FOR 6 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER An opportunity has arisen for a 12 month secondment as a band 6 Oncology and Haematology Triage Line nurse 22.5 hours per week within the Acute Oncology Service based on ward 10, Singleton hospital. This position is primarily triage helpline based taking calls from patients undergoing systemic anti-cancer treatment and radiotherapy. The purpose of the triage line is to offer 24/7 triage of patient symptoms using the UKONS triage tool and offer evidence based advice and guidance on how to manage toxicities of treatment. On occasions, the successful candidate would be expected to support the nursing staff within the Acute Oncology and Haematology Assessment Unit. Main duties of the job
Manage the triage telephone helpline providing support and advice to patients who are undergoing systemic anticancer treatment or radiotherapy within Swansea Bay health board. Maintain up to date knowledge of systemic anti-cancer treatments and common toxicities. Utilize exceptional telephone skills to manage distressed patients and relatives in a calm caring manner. Liaise with the on-call and other members of the acute oncology team to ensure patients referred into the assessment unit are suitable and patients requiring more acute or surgical services are referred on the appropriate pathway. Provide advanced clinical skills to the assessment unit when required. 12 hour shifts 8am-8pm Monday - Sunday. About us
Cancer Services for people living within South West Wales are provided by the South West Wales Cancer Centre, based at Singleton Hospital, Swansea Bay University Health-Board, (SBUHB). Patients treated at the Cancer Centre come from the Swansea, Neath Port-Talbot areas, and Hywel Dda University Health-Board, some patients from the Bridgend area are also treated at the Centre. The area covered by the Cancer Centre includes a population of approximately 900,000 and over 3,500 patients are treated each annually with chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy, these numbers rise every year. There are also patients that have surgery alone for their cancer but no further active treatment, this takes the number over 5,000 each year. Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
RN SACT competent Communication
Competent SBAR 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. £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata.
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