Chemo Nurse

Medacs Healthcare; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking Chemo Nurses to deliver outstanding care for patients undergoing cancer treatment. Candidates should possess a registered nurse qualification and be proficient in managing symptoms associated with treatment. The role includes flexible shift options and appeals to empathetic individuals looking to make a difference in challenging times.

Benefits

Access to Care4Carers support service

Competitive pay rates

First sight of agency nursing shifts

Next-day payroll

Block bookings in preferred locations

Dedicated consultant support

Revalidation support

24/7/365 service availability

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-graduate experience required.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• Enhanced background check will be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous monitoring and care for seriously ill patients.
• Assess and prioritize patient requirements and delegate effectively.
• Evaluate and manage symptoms and side effects of cancer treatment.

Skills

Quick thinking abilities

Calm under pressure

Excellent attention to detail

Empathy

Active listening skills

Education

Registered nurse

Systemic anti-cancer therapy competency passport

Job description

Location: Basildon, Southend , Chelmsford

Role: Chemo Nurse

Rates: £19.38 - £24.72

Shifts: Flexible hours, with shifts available throughout the day, night and at weekends.

Benefits:

• Access to Care4Carers - our support service to help support your mental health and wellbeing and enable you to deliver outstanding care.
• Competitive pay rates
• First sight of agency nursing shifts across multiple trusts
• Next-day payroll
• Block bookings in your favourite locations
• Excellent support from your own dedicated consultant
• Revalidation support

• 24/7/365 service - we're available when you need us

The ability to support patients and their families throughout what is without a doubt some of the hardest times is what sets a Nurse apart from other professionals. At Mid and South Essex, you will be provided with the very best facilities to ensure you can focus on doing what you do best.

General key skills

In addition to your qualifications, as a Chemo Nurse, you will have:

• quick thinking abilities
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• excellent attention to detail
• a methodical approach to tasks
• excellent timekeeping
• the ability to work well and under pressure
• empathy and understanding
• a flexible attitude
• a desire to learn and improve
• active listening skills
• the ability to use a computer competently

Main Duties/Responsibilities

As a Chemo Nurse , you will:

• Provide constant monitoring and care for patients in a seriously ill or unstable condition.
• Assess and prioritise patient requirements, delegating effectively to others.
• Recognise, review and report patient's condition and any changes to it to senior members of staff within the multidisciplinary team.
• Adhere to the NMC professional Code of Conduct.
• Assess patients who have presented side effects due to treatment, as well as assessing patients pre-, during and post-chemotherapy.
• Manage both the symptoms of a patient's disease and the side effects of various cancer treatments.
• Evaluate each patient and initiate appropriate cares. This may involve administering drugs or arranging for the patient to see the oncologist.
• Understand pathology results and their implications and have an in-depth knowledge of the expected side effects of cancer treatments.
• Hold a deep understanding of nausea, vomiting and fatigue, as these are three of the most common side effects of cancer treatments, especially chemotherapy.
• Take blood/fit a canula.
• Listen to the patient, assessing their understanding of the disease and its process as well as the patient's emotional state.

Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications

Essential

• Be a registered nurse.
• At least 2 years post-graduate experience.
• systemic anti-cancer therapy competency passport
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• You will need to pass an enhanced background check.

So, if you can combine empathy and understanding with the ability to manage both the symptoms of a patient's disease and the side effects of various cancer treatments, we want to hear from you.