Chemotherapy Specialist Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading NHS teaching trust in Oxford is looking for an experienced nurse to join the Haematology/Oncology Ambulatory Care Team. The role involves providing expert holistic nursing care, assessment, and support for patients receiving systemic anti-cancer treatments. The ideal candidate will have specialist training and strong communication skills to support patients and families through their treatment journey.

Qualifications

• Registered Adult nurse: Active entry on the NMC register.
• Specialist training and experience in SACT administration, cancer care, or palliative care.
• Good communication skills including providing emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Accept patient referrals as per agreed criteria.
• Provide advice, education, and support to patients and their families.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Ambulatory care service.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Decision-making

Education

Registered Adult nurse

Specialist training in SACT administration

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. The postholder will contribute to the continuing development and growth of the service, work and promote the ethos of ambulatory care, facilitate learning and offer support to the ward nurses, ensure patients are cared for to the highest possible standard, and develop practice with the support of the DTU & Ward managers.

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.

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
• Co-ordinate service activity daily ensuring appropriate use of resources
• Liaise with clinical areas to identify patients who may be suitable for the Ambulatory Care Unit
• Support, supervise and mentor nurses completing the Care of Patient Receiving Chemotherapy module
• Accept patient referrals to agreed criteria / patient caseload
• Contribute to the development of the service philosophy and the therapeutic environment
• Have a sensitive and compassionate manner with patients and relatives who are in various states of emotional distress

Requirements:

• Registered Adult nurse: Active entry on the NMC register
• Specialist training and experience in SACT administration, cancer care or palliative care
• Demonstrable experience in ward co-ordination
• Shown ability to support and supervise others
• Good communication skills - empathetic providing psychological and emotional support, able to break bad news and provide clear instructions and constructive feedback
• Appropriate UK professional registration

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country, providing a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. We are committed to delivering compassionate excellence and upholding the highest standards of care and professionalism.