Chemotherapy Nurse Practitioners or Chemotherapy Trainees

Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Chelmsford; Sur place; GBP 27 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced Chemotherapy Nurse Practitioners orChemotherapy Trainees to join the chemotherapy team at the Chelmsford unit. The role focuses on caring for patients receiving chemotherapy, supporting trainees, and developing clinical practice within a 20-chair unit.

Band 5 moving to band 6 upon completion of chemotherapy competencies. Opportunities exist to study cancer/chemotherapy related courses to support professional development and

Qualifications

• Chemotherapy experience in a solid tumour/haematology setting.
• Capable of mentoring trainees and supporting junior staff.
• Dedicated to delivering chemotherapy/SACT with high care standards.

Responsabilités

• Support the delivery of the outpatient chemotherapy service.
• Provide comprehensive nursing support for patients undergoing chemotherapy and supportive care.
• Mentor and develop trainee chemotherapy nurses.

Connaissances

Chemotherapy care

Nurse mentoring

Clinical nursing

Patient advocacy

Formation

NMC registration

Registered Nurse (RN)

Description du poste

Our Chemotherapy Day Unit is seeking enthusiastic experienced Chemotherapy Nurse Practitioners or Chemotherapy Trainees to join it's dedicated multi-disciplinary chemotherapy team and work in our purpose built 20 chair unit at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford.

As our Chemotherapy Nurse Practitioners you will be chemotherapy competent and have considerable experience of caring for patients undergoing chemotherapy in team a solid tumour and/or haematology setting and predominantly you will be caring for patients receiving chemotherapy and supportive care and responsible for the mentoring, support and development of trainee chemotherapy nurses.

If you are an experienced RN and wish to be a chemotherapy trainee with a view to progressing to become a Chemotherapy Nurse Practitioner then the team can provide you with the necessary environment and support to enable you to succeed.

Above all we are looking for experienced nurses with passion and drive who demonstrate specialist clinical expertise and professional knowledge in the delivery of chemotherapy/ SACT and are committed to maintaining and improving care for patients and their families who are undergoing chemotherapy/SACT.

Band 5 moving to band 6 upon completion of chemotherapy competencies

We are able to offer you academic opportunities to study relevant cancer/chemotherapy related courses that will contribute towards your professional development and enhance your clinical practice .

Your role will be to support the delivery of the outpatient chemotherapy service with in providing comprehensive nursing support for patients undergoing chemotherapy and supportive care in line with the broad aims of Improving Outcomes Guidance for the delivery of chemotherapy services.

You are encouraged to call or come for an informal visit to discuss this role and meet the team.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.