Chemotherapy Registered Nurse - Lister Macmillan Cancer Centre

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust; East Ham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Right to request flexible working

Job summary

The Lister Macmillan Cancer Centre, part of East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, is seeking a Chemotherapy Registered Nurse to safely administer cytotoxic chemotherapy and monoclonal antibodies to oncology/haematology patients, and to support them and their carers throughout. Active NMC registration is required.

A degree in adult nursing and 1 year post-registration acute experience are essential, with a willingness to undertake a university chemotherapy course.

Qualifications

• Degree in adult nursing and active NMC registration.
• Willingness to complete university-based chemotherapy course.
• At least 1 year post-registration experience in an acute setting.
• Experience working with cancer patients in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Safely assist in administering cytotoxic chemotherapy and monoclonal antibodies to oncology-haematology patients.
• Provide ongoing support to patients and their carers.
• Ensure nursing care meets high standards in line with hospital policies and unit philosophy.
• Provide high-quality care to patients and significant others.
• Promote a good learning environment.
• Support the Senior Nurse for Chemotherapy Services and the wider team.

Skills

Recognising deteriorating patients

Keeping up to date in health andN 1n

Education

Degree in adult nursing

Willingness to complete chemo course

Job description

This Chemotherapy Registered Nurse post sits in the chemotherapy unit at the Lister Macmillan Cancer Centre, part of East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust. The post holder safely gives cytotoxic chemotherapy and monoclonal antibodies to oncology and haematology patients, and supports them and their carers throughout. Work spans curative and palliative treatment for a range of cancers, and the role supports the Senior Nurse for Chemotherapy Services. Active NMC registration is required, and full training is offered to a suitable candidate without oncology experience.

What the job involves

• Safely assist in administering cytotoxic chemotherapy and monoclonal antibodies to oncology-haematology patients


• Provide ongoing support to patients and their carers


• Ensure nursing care in the chemotherapy unit meets a high standard, in line with hospital policies, procedures and standards and the unit's philosophy


• Provide a high-quality standard of care to patients and significant others


• Promote a good learning environment


• Support the Senior Nurse for Chemotherapy Services and the wider team in all aspects of their role

Qualifications

• Degree in adult nursing or a health-related subject


• Willingness to complete a university-based chemotherapy course

Registration & licences

• Active, current NMC registration

Experience

• At least 1 year post-registration experience as a registered nurse in an acute setting


• Experience working with cancer patients in a medical setting

Skills & knowledge

• Recognising and escalating deteriorating patients


• Keeping up to date with developments in health and nursing

Other

• Role modelling the Trust's values every day


• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion

Nice to have

• Post-registration qualifications in oncology and/or chemotherapy


• Advanced communication course


• Experience communicating sensitively with people who are distressed or in need of emotional support


• Previous exposure to central venous access devices


• Experience administering cytotoxic chemotherapy


• Familiarity with the Chemocare prescription management system


• Venipuncture, cannulation and IV medication administration


• Awareness of different cancer types and treatment modalities

What's offered

• Right to request flexible working, considered formally against service needs