Job Description: Integrative Oncology Band 7 Nurse /Nurse Practitioner (NP) for Synthesis Clinic, Reading; part-time role (2-3 days a week)
Reporting to:
Chief of Staff, Practice Manager and Medical Director, with administrative support from Integrative Nurse Mobile Network Coordinator
Salary: self-employed standard locum rates according to location, banding and experience. Conversion to an employed position may be offered in the future to the right candidate if desired.
Weekly hours: 9am-5pm Monday and Wednesday minimum, Friday desirable if possible (2-3 days a week).
Place of work: on-site at Synthesis Clinic, Reading RG10 9XQ. The candidate must be prepared to travel to any new site that the clinic may relocate to within 45 minutes drive of Reading.
Background
Synthesis Clinic is a specialist-led multidisciplinary practice offering an award-winning personalised approach to integrative cancer care and integrative cancer pain care. Founded by Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel, Synthesis Clinic is where the very best of contemporary, cutting-edge precision medicine and precision health is interwoven with evidence-based nutrition, lifestyle, psycho-emotional wellbeing, and complementary therapies.
The candidate must have extensive nursing experience (ideally with significant acute or ICU exposure), be able to access and troubleshoot lines (PICCs, Portacath) and be proactive, well-organised and an excellent team player, as well as possessing a reassuring, calming and empathetic manner suitable for work with people impacted by cancer.
Job overview:
· Integrative oncology nursing, including subcutaneous injections, phlebotomy and IV infusions (this would include mistletoe therapy and vitamin injections and infusions as recommended or prescribed by Synthesis Clinic physicians) - clinical assessment, safe and effective service delivery and patient and HCP liaison. Training will be provided by the clinical team.
· Maintenance of clear and accurate records pertaining to the services above, using the electronic healthcare record (EHR)
· Participation in multidisciplinary team meetings and discussions as appropriate (usual integrative oncology MDT is on Wednesdays 12-1:30pm but other MDT timings may be offered)
· Liaison with any other healthcare professionals necessary for the performance of above duties, including external and internal referrals
· Must be prepared to undergo additional online and on-site training for service provision and maintain their TeamNet training compliance records
Location for provision of services –
· On-site services for the majority of service provision but should be available to travel for home visits within 45- 60 min drive of the clinic if needed
· Additional time at pre-agreed locations run by Synthesis Clinic (where appropriate) with the main current site located at 6 Castle End Business Park, Castle End Road, Reading RG10 9XQ may be requested by mutual agreement.
· Training (online and on-site) and supplies (a laptop and access to the EHR, as well as emergency and assessment kit and supplies for phlebotomy and IV access) will be provided.
Confidentiality
· In the course of seeking treatment, clients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
· In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to clients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
Equality and diversity:
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of clients, carers and colleagues, to include:
- Acting in a way that recognises the importance of people’s rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
- Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of clients, carers and colleagues.
- Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Personal/Professional development:
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, with such training to include:
- Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
- Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:
· Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
· Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
· Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team’s performance.
· Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources
Communication:
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
- Communicate effectively with other team members.
- Communicate effectively with clients and carers.
- Recognise people’s needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
Contribution to the implementation of services:
The post-holder will:
- Apply practice policies, standards, and guidance.
- Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.
- Participate in audits where appropriate.
Pay: £25.00-£35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Reading, Berkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- phlebotomy and cannulation: 3 years (required)
- IV access and management (PICC lines, Portacaths): 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
