Below are some FAQs, please see if these answer your enquiry. If not please submit a question via the yellow button at the bottom of the page.
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Can I advertise a job to UKONS members?
Yes, UKONS advertise job adverts via Breaking News, as mailshots to UKONS members, and on the UKONS website.
Does UKONS charge for job adverts, and if so how much?
Yes, UKONS has a fixed fee for advertising one job to its members via Breaking News, mailshots and on the UKONS website for two consecutive weeks. The current advertising fee, which is subject to 20% VAT, can be found HERE
Is there a specific format required for wording of job adverts?
Yes, please see the format required for wording job adverts by clicking HERE. Note additional information about the post can be included by submitting a file in pdf format or a URL address, which UKONS will link to the advert using an html link.
What are the terms of payment for UKONS job adverts?
The payment term is 30 days from the date of the invoice.
I want to adverts several jobs, is it possible to get a discount?
You can order the 24 Hour Triage tool manuals, log sheets, pocket tools and/or posters from Telford Reprographics. Please email Alex at sales@telfordrepro.co.uk and ask for a price list and ordering instructions. UKONS is not involved with ordering or printing of the tool.
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Can I advertise through UKONS to recruit participants to my (audit/service evaluation/survey/research) study?
Please complete the UKONS Request to Review a Project Form and return to Dr Verna Lavender via UKONS@openhealthgroup.com You will be advised if UKONS are able to support your request on receipt of the completed form.
Can the UKONS Research MIG comment on my research study prior to submission to an ethics committee?
Please complete the UKONS Request to Review a Project Form and return to Dr Verna Lavender via UKONS@openhealthgroup.com You will be advised if UKONS are able to support your request on receipt of the completed form
Can I use UKONS copyrighted documents in my research study?
Please contact Dr Verna Lavender via UKONS@openhealthgroup.com
to find out about permissions to use UKONS copyrighted documents.
How do I find out about research funding, scholarships for nurses or PhD opportunities?
Please view information in the UKONS Research MIG Recommended Resources section of the website.
Can UKONS help support a regional or national cancer nurse research educational event I am organising?
UKONS will support, where possible, regional or national events that increase the knowledge, skills and expertise of cancer nurses in the UK. To make requests about support for specific educational events, please contact UKONS@openhealthgroup.com
Is a UKONS Board member about to speak at an research conference or event?
Please submit your request to UKONS@openhealthgroup.com and the UKONS Board will be happy to respond.
Are the UKONS Research MIG Committee running any forthcoming educational events?
Please view information in the UKONS News and Events section of the website.
We would like to start using the UKONS SACT Passport, how do we get hold of copies?
The UK Oncology Nursing Society (UKONS) Passport for the Safe Handling and Administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) is now available. To view the passport, please click HERE or to order your physical copy, click HERE
I am the lead chemotherapy nurse for the Trust and assess staff chemotherapy competencies using the UKONS SACT Passport, how do I get hold of an answer guide?
A request for a UKONS SACT answer guide can be made through UKONS at UKONS@openhealthgroup.com Please state your name, role and area of work and provide a forwarding address.
I would very much appreciate the opportunity for access to the UKONs Passport answers which I will be able to use locally, how do I go about this?
A request for a UKONS SACT answer guide can be made through UKONS at UKONS@openhealthgroup.com Please state your name, role and area of work and provide a forwarding address.
What is UKONS position on the use of Closed system drug transfer devices in addition to safe handling of hazardous drugs versus safe handling alone for reducing healthcare staff exposure to infusional hazardous drugs?
UKONS position statement:
In 2016 at their annual conference UKONS were requested by our members to provide some guidance on the effectiveness of closed-system drug transfer devices (CSTD) in addition to safe handling of hazardous drugs versus safe handling alone for reducing healthcare staff exposure to infusional hazardous drugs.
In response to this request UKONS commissioned a Cochrane systematic review to provide us with independent high quality, robust research to provide sufficient and unambiguous information on the potential benefits and costs of CSTD to inform a position statement which we are delighted to announce has now been published.
To read the full position statement, please click HERE
Do UKONS have any suggested guidance/advice around patients reporting side effects from their Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy?
National Chemotherapy Board (NCB) GOOD PRACTICE GUIDELINE: Promoting Early Identification of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies Side Effects: – Two Approaches.
This guidance has been produced by the National Chemotherapy Board in response to concerns that patients often delay reporting serious Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) side effects to dedicated help lines. Two complementary approaches to improve side effect reporting are suggested:
1. Empowerment focuses on equipping patients to take responsibility for identifying and reporting important side effects and may be mediated via technology.
2. Proactive monitoring includes clinician interventions (e.g. telephone support or home visits).
3. The NCB Good Practice Guidelines are available HERE
