Chemotherapy Nurse

Leaders in Care; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare provider is seeking an Agency Chemotherapy Nurse in Aberdeen City. This role involves providing oncology patients with home treatments and offers 32 to 40 hour contracts with guaranteed shifts. Responsibilities include administering chemotherapy and conducting assessments. Candidates must have an active NMC Pin, experience in oncology, and necessary nursing skills. The position is competitive, offering £43 to £48 per hour based on experience, with no bank holiday duties.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Mileage expenses

Guaranteed shifts

No bank holiday working

Qualifications

• Must have an Active NMC Pin as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in Oncology, Haematology or Chemotherapy is essential.
• Cannulation and venepuncture experience required.
• Full UK driving licence is mandatory.
• SACT Passport or equivalent qualification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide oncology patients with treatments in their own homes.
• Perform bloods and conduct toxicity assessments.
• Administer IV and oral chemotherapy.
• Carry out pump disconnections and line care.
• Provide IM and SC injections.

Skills

Experience in Oncology

Cannulation

Venepuncture

Full UK driving licence

Education

Active NMC Pin as a Registered Nurse

SACT Passport or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Work as an Agency Chemotherapy Nurse for a nationally recognised, specialist provider of Cancer Care. This is a community-based role covering Aberdeenshire, working via our agency on a temporary contract.

As an Agency Chemotherapy Nurse, you will provide oncology patients with a range of treatments in their own homes. This role offers 32 to 40 hour contracts per week, with guaranteed shifts, working 4 or 5 days per week. Contracts are issued on a 3 month basis, with flexibility to extend.

Responsibilities

• Provide oncology patients with treatments in the patients’ own homes.
• Perform bloods
• Conduct toxicity assessments
• Administer IV chemotherapy
• Administer oral chemotherapy
• Carry out pump disconnections
• Line care
• IM and SC injections
• And related community oncology interventions

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £43 to £48 per hour based on experience
• Mileage expenses
• Monday to Friday role, approximately 8 hours per day
• Guaranteed shifts
• No bank holiday working

Requirements

• Active NMC Pin as a Registered Nurse
• Experience in Oncology, Haematology or Chemotherapy is essential
• Cannulation and venepuncture experience
• Full UK driving licence
• SACT Passport or equivalent qualification

How to apply

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to apply to work as an Agency Chemotherapy Nurse, please click APPLY or contact Ehsan at Leaders in Care for further information.

Reference: LICEA