Patient handling:

- Oversee all the cancer patients that visit the centre for out-patient consultations as well as in-patient treatment.

- Facilitate digital consultations with treating oncologists

- Undertake specific medical procedures on patients as requested by oncologists, or in support of nursing and other clinical staff, for example:

- Siting of intravenous cannulas and commencing intravenous infusions

- Urinary catheterisations - urethral

- Administration of intravenous drugs

- ECG

- Phlebotomy and arterial blood gas sampling.

- Write detailed medical notes on all patients attended in accordance with best practice for record keeping.

- Respond promptly to the request of consultant oncologists and nursing staff to attend any patient within the clinic, and to initiate or advise on treatment as indicated.

Emergency management:

- Provide medical cover and manage any adverse events that are seen in cancer patients in consultation with the treating oncologist.

- To be familiar with the location and use of emergency resuscitation equipment and emergency ICU referral protocol.

- Demonstrate competency in Adult Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ALS/ACLS] skills

- In an emergency, undertake investigations and procedures in accordance with policies and protocols and/or as directed by the treating oncologist.

Skills Required:

- Good communication skills, patience and energy along with ability to converse fluently in English, Hindi and Telugu.

- Must be well organized and plan ahead to deal with issues as they arise.

- Must proactively identify potential problems and act to mitigate them.

- Must be conscientious and check own work thoroughly for errors/omissions.

- Must be flexible and able to adapt their approach to fit with changing conditions, tasks, responsibilities or people

- Must be able to cooperate and work closely with other members of staff.

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