
Dedicated Registered General Nurse with over eight years in oncology and nursing leadership. Expertise in adult and paediatric oncology, including chemotherapy administration and infection prevention. Experienced in guiding patients and families through the cancer journey and leading multidisciplinary teams to enhance care quality in NHS settings.
• Experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant providing high-quality, patient-centred care across multiple hospital departments, with current focus in Urology.
• Deliver compassionate care to enhance patient comfort, dignity, well-being and overall patient experience.
• Support patients throughout their healthcare journey, from admission through diagnosis, treatment and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation in compliance with NHS policies and quality standards.
• Assist patients during urological investigations and surgical procedures, ensuring safety, comfort and emotional support.
• Provide support during TULA (Transurethral Laser Ablation Therapy), prostate biopsy procedures and other specialist urological interventions, including preparation of equipment and clinical areas.
• Assist with Flexible Cystoscopy clinics, preparing patients, managing equipment and supporting clinicians during procedures.
• Carry out daily urology ward activities, including vital signs monitoring, urinary device management, fluid balance monitoring and recovery support.
• Care for patients undergoing investigation, treatment and follow-up for urological cancers and other complex conditions.
• Facilitate effective communication between patients, families and healthcare professionals, ensuring patients are informed and involved in their care.
• Contribute to health education, patient empowerment and promotion of self-management strategies.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, consultants, specialist cancer nurses and allied healthcare professionals.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies, maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, empathy and professionalism while delivering holistic patient-focused care.
• Supervised and coordinated the nursing team within adult and paediatric oncology inpatient services, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality and patient-centred care.
• Oversaw clinical operations, staffing levels, shift allocation and resource management to meet the demands of a high-acuity tertiary hospital environment.
• Monitored key quality indicators including patient falls, healthcare-associated infections, pressure ulcer prevention, medication safety and patient satisfaction.
• Implemented and audited clinical protocols to ensure compliance with quality, safety and regulatory standards.
• Provided direct patient care when required, supporting complex clinical procedures and managing acute and critical situations.
• Delivered comprehensive nursing care to oncology patients throughout diagnosis, treatment, recovery and palliative care pathways.
• Performed patient assessments, nursing history taking, physical examinations and development of individualised care plans.
• Administered chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition and complex intravenous therapies in accordance with oncology protocols.
• Inserted and maintained peripheral intravenous access devices and PICC lines.
• Performed central venous catheter care, dressing changes and monitoring for treatment-related complications.
• Implemented infection prevention and control measures to protect immunocompromised patients.
• Provided education and emotional support to patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment, symptom management and self-care.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, pharmacists, physiotherapists, psychologists and dietitians to optimise patient outcomes.
• Conducted staff performance reviews, coaching, training and professional development initiatives to maintain high standards of clinical practice.
• Participated in oncology seminars, continuing professional development activities and quality improvement projects.