Band 5 - Registered Chemotherapy Nurse - Worcester

Pulse Healthcare; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Refer a Friend bonus £500

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Pulse Nursing is recruiting a Band 5 Registered Chemotherapy Nurse for a position in Worcester. You will be responsible for administering chemotherapy, ensuring patient safety, and coordinating care within an oncology team. The role offers flexible shifts and opportunities for professional development.

Join a dedicated NHS Trust and work with experienced consultants who provide ongoing support. This role emphasizes patient comfort, clear communication, and strict adherence to safety protocols.

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.
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

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.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Chemotherapy administration

Teamwork

Communication

CPD

Education

Nursing license/registration

Job description

Band 5 - Registered Chemotherapy Nurse - Worcester

Manchester

Job Title: Chemotherapy Nurse
Banding : 5
Location : Worcester
Rate : £22.00 - £36.00 per hour

Pulse Nursing is seeking a dedicated and experienced Chemotherapy Nurse to join our dynamic and compassionate team for a prestigious NHS Trust. 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 certificationin 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.

Why work with Pulse? From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

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.