Chemotherapy Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birtley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Flexible working

Strong focus on wellbeing

Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a chemotherapy nurse with a keen interest in oncology to provide anti-cancer therapy and supportive care. You will administer treatments, monitor patients, and work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.

Cannulation is an advantageous skill and ongoing professional development is encouraged. Current adult-branch NMC registration is required, with at least one year post-qualification experience and motivation to undertake

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, adult branch, live on the NMC register.
• Evidence of continued personal development is desirable.
• Motivation to undertake a recognised post-registration oncology or chemotherapy course.

Responsibilities

• Administer systemic anti-cancer therapy by a range of routes, safely and within own skill set.
• Administer supportive treatments such as blood transfusions, IV fluids, magnesium, immunoglobulins and iron infusions.
• Carry out therapeutic venesection, providing all care and supervision required.
• Assess, plan and evaluate the needs of individual patients and families receiving supportive therapies.
• Know treatment regimens and side effects, manage complications, and ensure investigations and documentation are done before treatment.
• Perform cannulation, venepuncture, central venous catheter care and venous access assessment.
• Work in the multidisciplinary team and give specialist clinical knowledge to patients and carers.

Skills

Cannulation

Venepuncture

Oncology knowledge

Phlebotomy

Teamwork

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)

Post-qualification oncology course (desirable)

Tools

Cerner

Chemo Care

Job description

A chemotherapy nurse post at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, suited to a nurse keen to build oncology experience. The work covers giving anti-cancer drugs and supportive treatments such as transfusions, IV fluids and iron infusions, plus therapeutic venesection and individual patient assessment. Cannulation skills are an advantage but enthusiasm to learn them is enough, and a future oncology course is encouraged. Current adult-branch NMC registration is needed.

What the job involves

• Administer systemic anti-cancer therapy by a range of routes, safely and within own skill set
• Administer supportive treatments such as blood transfusions, IV fluids, magnesium, immunoglobulins and iron infusions
• Carry out therapeutic venesection, providing all care and supervision required
• Act in line with the NMC Code of Conduct and ensure colleagues do likewise
• Assess, plan and evaluate the needs of individual patients and families receiving supportive therapies
• Know treatment regimens and side effects, manage complications, and ensure investigations and documentation are done before treatment
• Perform cannulation, venepuncture, central venous catheter care and venous access assessment
• Work in the multidisciplinary team and give specialist clinical knowledge to patients and carers
• Take part in governance processes and follow Trust and departmental policies
• Maintain a safe environment and liaise with pharmacy, blood bank and other departments
• Keep patient records to Trust standards and use the Chemo Care and Cerner systems
• Maintain own personal development and ensure mandatory training is up to date

What’s required

Registration & licences

• Registered Nurse, adult branch, live on the NMC register

Nice to have

• Competent in cannulation and central venous access device care
• Phlebotomy or central line skills, with enthusiasm to develop them accepted
• Evidence of continued personal development
• At least 1 year post-qualification experience
• Motivation to undertake a recognised post-registration oncology or chemotherapy course

What’s offered

• Development opportunities
• Flexible working
• Strong focus on wellbeing