Chemotherapy Specialist Nurse

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Banbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS teaching trust in Banbury is seeking an experienced nurse to join the Haematology/Oncology Ambulatory Care Team. You will provide holistic care, support patients undergoing treatment, and contribute to service development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing, excellent communication, and teamwork skills, and a passion for patient care. This role offers a professional environment and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience in Haematology/Oncology.
• Ability to provide support and education to patients and their families.
• Experience in working with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Accept patient referrals as per the agreed criteria.
• Provide advice and support to patients and health care professionals.
• Contribute to the efficient running of the Ambulatory Care Service.

Skills

Expert holistic nursing care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Decision-making skills

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nurse to join the Haematology/Oncology Ambulatory Care Team, providing expert holistic nursing care, assessment, advice, education and support to patients and their carers undergoing treatment in the unit. The Chemotherapy Specialist Practitioner Nursing team support patients with cancer, requiring systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT) either as an in-patient in the Oncology or Haematology wards or off site within OUH receive their treatment safely and on time.

The postholder will: contribute to the continuing development and growth of the service through audit, attending departmental meetings and review of national guidance; work and promote the ethos of ambulatory care, which improves patient experiences and helps to relief pressure on in-patient beds; facilitate learning and offer support to the ward nurses in caring for patients receiving SACT; ensure patients attending for SACT are cared for to the highest possible standard; and develop practice with the support of the DTU & Ward managers, which develops the service provided.

The successful candidate can look forward to working in a professional environment with a team that is passionate about delivering outstanding care to patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accept patient referrals as per the agreed criteria set out in the Ambulatory Care SOP
• Provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers/families and other health care professionals.
• Liaise with other hospital and community teams along agreed pathways to support the delivery of patient and family centred care.
• Contribute to the efficient running of the Ambulatory Care Service.
• Work across departmental boundaries
• Demonstrate adaptability and sound decision-making skills.
• Contribute to the on-going development of the Ambulatory care service
• Develop practice guidelines based upon evidence gained from audit and literature review.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.