Keshnie Govender

- Lead Research Nurse for the Surgery and Oncology Portfolio.

- Ensure that the study is conducted adhering to the International Conference for Harmonisation (ICH) and Good Clinical Practise (GCP) guidelines, UK Clinical Trials Regulations and in accordance with its protocol

- Attend Investigator meetings and set up meetings

- Identify and screen for potential research participants

- Be able to advise and support patients and their families when considering participation in a study

- Teach, advise and support medical and nursing staff about the studies so that they can identify, recruit, administer study drugs and care for study patients according to the specific protocol requirements .

- Ensure availability of clear and easy to follow study guidelines, so that staff workload is kept to a minimum

- Participate in the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Delivery Network Group Meetings.

- Providing line management and support for R&D Staff working in the Surgery and Oncology division.

- Ensuring that research studies are set up within the required time lines, and that they meet the required time to target.

- Working autonomously, to manage a caseload of patients whilst working as part of a multi disciplinary team. Maintaining effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure high quality service delivery.

- Ensuring patients are fully informed prior to entry into any clinical trial programme and obtaining informed consent.

- Stringent documentation of all aspects from consent through to follow- up, AE and SAE completion.

- Assisting with randomising and the allocation of treatment for patients. Where possible take on the extended role of Principal Investigator.

Evaluate the eligibility of patients for clinical trial entry, co-ordinating pre-study tests, obtaining results and arranging appropriate appointments according to trial protocol. Ensuring my team and I work according to the delegation log as per Principal Investigator.

- Ensure the safe administration of treatments and drugs that are given within the context of a clinical trial.

- Monitor treatment toxicity/ side effects and initiate changes to treatment or treatment cessation as required by trial protocols.

- Perform phlebotomy and cannulation as required by trial protocols, ensure the safe handling, storage and transportation of samples.

- Preparing and co-ordination of monitoring visits.

• Ensured adherence to NMC code at all times; upheld the highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery. Working to Trust principles and vison.
• Holistic care of patients being admitted to the unit for day procedures.
• Ensuring comfort post-operatively, safety netting and signposting on discharge.
• Male and female catheterisations for the treatment of bladder cancer- instillation of BCG intravesical.
• Assisting with local anaesthetic procedures for e.g.- flexible cystoscopy and lithotripsy.
• Instillation of ialuril bladder instillations for to male and female patients.
• Change of suprapubic catheters.
• Supervision of shift when ward manager was off.

• Ensuring smooth running of day to day functioning of a busy Outpatient department.
• Taking leadership of the shift and ensuring that the rostering of the team was adequate to meet the needs for the day.
• Liaising with team members and rearranging staffing levels according to the acuity for the day.
• Maintained privacy and dignity whilst dealing with sensitive medical information; chaperoning of patients when they attended for appointments; offering support to patients and their family after the delivery of 'bad news'.
• Assisted Consultants during outpatient procedure, e.g. Colposcopy; IUD removal and reinsertion; Minor-op procedures; TV ultrasound procedures.
• Phlebotomy and venepuncture. Ensuring blood samples are correctly labelled and transported to the lab.
• Complex wound dressings; removal of surgical clips and sutures and appropriate wound care afterwards, education of patient to ensure continued healing.
• Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
• Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
• Mentored junior nurses, building confidence and competence. Supervision of HCA's.
• Performing Health screening visits- ECG, Body fat measurement, Blood tests, Lung Function Tests, advising on collection of FIT test samples, Hearing screening.
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• Holistic care of patients admitted on the Surgical and Medical ward caring for both in patients and day ward setting.
• Assisted doctors during examinations and procedures, chaperoning and maintaining privacy and dignity of the patient.
• Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks; assisted in IPC audits.
• Managed wound dressing changes, promoted wound healing.
• Liaised with multidisciplinary team- physiotherapy teams to improve patient outcomes and ensure patients were safe for discharge.
• Educated patients on disease management, facilitated self-care.
• Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
• Facilitated communication between patients' families and doctors; fostered trust and transparency in care process.
• Monitored vital signs, ensured stability and escalated as appropriate.
• Participated actively in continuous professional development activities; stayed abreast of latest advancements in healthcare industry.
• Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records.
• Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication; safety netting patients appropriately..
• Responded quickly to emergencies, safeguarded patient well-being. Also actively participated with scenarios and mock emergency events to be adequately prepared for an emergency situation.
• Ensured adherence to NMC code at all times; upheld the highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery.
• Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.