Band 5 - Chemotherapy Nurse - Leeds

Pulse Healthcare; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 Refer a Friend Bonus

Flexible shifts

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Pulse Nursing is seeking a dedicated Chemotherapy Nurse to join an esteemed NHS Trust in Leeds. You will provide high-quality care to patients undergoing chemotherapy and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimise outcomes.

The role offers flexible shifts (full-time, part-time, and flexible), access to a dedicated consultant for support, and a £500 refer-a-friend bonus for colleagues who join Pulse Nursing. Applicants must hold an RN license and chemotherapy qualifications.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid nursing license.
• Specialised training or certification in chemotherapy administration.
• Experience in administering chemotherapy and providing care in an oncology setting.
• Strong knowledge of chemotherapy protocols, potential side effects and safety precautions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the treatment area and ensure equipment and supplies are sterile.
• Administer chemotherapy drugs and monitor patient responses.
• Provide pre- and post-treatment care for patient comfort and safety.
• Collaborate with oncologists, pharmacists and other professionals.
• Educate patients and families about treatment, side effects and self-care.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and protocols.
• Access to a dedicated consultant for support and advice.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN)

Chemotherapy administration

Oncology care

Teamwork

Communication skills

Patient safety

Education

Nursing license (RN)

Job description

Job Title: Chemotherapy Nurse
Banding: 5
Location: Leeds
Rate: £22.00 - £40.96 per hour

Pulse Nursing is seeking a dedicated and experienced Chemotherapy Nurse to join our dynamic and compassionate team for a prestigious NHS Trust based in Leeds. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare the treatment area and ensure all necessary equipment and supplies are available and sterile.


• Administer chemotherapy drugs and monitor patients' responses throughout the treatment process.


• Provide pre-treatment and post-treatment care to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety.


• Collaborate with oncologists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver optimal patient care.


• Educate patients and their families about chemotherapy treatment, potential side effects, and self-care strategies.


• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.


• Adhere to all relevant health and safety regulations and protocols.


• Access to a dedicated consultant for support and advice.


• Opportunities for professional growth and development.


• £500 Refer a Friend Bonus: Refer other healthcare professionals and earn a £500 bonus when they work with Pulse Nursing.


• Flexibility: Full-time, part-time, and flexible shifts available to fit your lifestyle and commitments

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid nursing license.


• Specialised training or certification in chemotherapy administration


• Experience in administering chemotherapy and providing care in an oncology setting.


• Strong knowledge of chemotherapy protocols, potential side effects and safety precautions.


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.


• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.


• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Reasonable Adjustments.
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Important note:We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.