Chemotherapy Nurse

Oncologynewstoday; Harlow; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Oncologynewstoday is seeking a dedicated healthcare professional to join our oncology team in delivering high-standard administration and care for chemotherapy patients. You will work within a multi-professional group to safely administer systemic anti-cancer therapies, provide supportive treatments, and develop skills in cannulation, phlebotomy, and central lines.

Applicants should be motivated to undertake a recognised post-registration oncology course in the future and uphold the NMC Code of

Qualifications

• Motivation to undertake a recognised post-registration oncology/chemotherapy course.
• Cannulation, phlebotomy, or central lines skills are an advantage; willing to develop these skills.
• Deliver patient-focused service for chemotherapy and supportive therapies.

Responsibilities

• Administer systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT) safely in line with your skill set.
• Administer supportive treatments (blood transfusions, IV fluids, magnesium, immunoglobins & iron infusions) safely.
• Carry out venesection and provide care and supervision required by these patients; comply with NMC Code of Conduct.

Skills

Cannulation

Phlebotomy

Central lines

Motivation to develop oncology skills

Job description

To provide the highest standard of administration, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised holistic patient care in conjunction with the multi-professional team for Chemotherapy patients. We are looking for someone who wants to increase their oncology experience and really wants to work in this rewarding environment. Applicants should have the motivation to undertake a recognised post registration oncology/ chemotherapy course in the future. Cannulation, phlebotomy, or central lines skills are an advantage, but if not, then you should have enthusiasm to develop these skills. The post holder will deliver an excellent patient focused service for patients having all aspects of treatment including chemotherapy and supportive therapies.

Main duties of the job

To administer systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT) in a range of routes, safely and in line with your skill set. To administer supportive treatments, safely, and in line with your skill set i.e Blood transfusions, IV Fluids, magnesium, immunoglobins & iron infusions To carry out therapeutic venesection providing all care and supervision required by these patients. To always act in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct (Ensures working colleagues also act in accordance with the Code of Conduct) and within the principles of the scope of Professional Practice and ensures other members of the team also work within the code.