Chemotherapy (SACT) Nurse

Ogden Macmillan Centre.harrogate And District Nhs Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking registered nurses to join their cancer services team at the Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre. This role involves patient assessment, chemotherapy administration, and developing care plans. The ideal candidates will have a passion for patient care and a commitment to professional development in a supportive environment that values staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Supernumerary preceptorship

Clinical supervision

Mindfulness sessions

Individualised personal development programme

Staff counselling

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with a passion for learning and working in cancer services.
• Experience in SACT delivery and cancer treatment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients before therapy commencement.
• Administer chemotherapy and provide supportive therapy.
• Develop care plans and offer advice on complications.

Skills

Ability to assess patients

Chemotherapy administration

Compassionate patient care

Job description

We are looking for registered nurses who are keen to learn new skills and have a passion to work within cancer services in a SACT unit delivering treatments. You will be responsible for assessing patients prior to commencement of therapy, identification of care plans, administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy and other cancer / haematological treatments including supportive therapy with subsequent support for advice regarding any complications.

This position is an excellent opportunity to gain experience and skills in SACT delivery and cancer services.

Main duties of the job

Have you got a passion for working within a forward thinking, award winning team? Are you motivated to provide a high quality service? This could be YOUR opportunity to join our supportive, friendly and patient focused team at the Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre.

What we offer

• Supernumerary preceptorship
• Clinical supervision
• Mindfulness sessions
• Individualised personal development programme
• Personal development reviews
• Staff engagement board
• Education programme
• Staff counselling
• In house competitions
• Annualised social events
• Daily shift debrief

We are committed to delivering excellence in our cancer services, which is achieved through continually listening to our patients and our staff. Professional development is integral to this and we encourage involvement and engagement in the continual development, expansion and improvement of our services and practice. Informal visits are strongly advised.

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.