Chemotherapy Staff Nurse

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust invites applications for a Band 5 registered nurse in Haematology/Oncology. The role involves delivering high-quality patient care, supervising junior staff, and participating in teaching and CPD activities.

You will work across Trust sites, with opportunities to develop cancer care knowledge and practice. Applicants should be a first level registered nurse with evidence of CPD, mentorship skills, and the ability to administer medications and transfusions.

Qualifications

• First level registered nurse.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Mentorship/teaching.
• SACT competent.
• Recent experience at band 5 or equivalent in Haematology/Oncology.
• Proficient clinician and clinical role model.
• Experience of teaching/assessing/supervising others in a clinical setting.
• Good understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Understanding cancer treatments and their side effects/complications.
• An understanding of resource management.
• IT/Keyboard skills.
• Commitment to teaching.
• Cannulation, Venepuncture and CVAD competent.
• Ability to administer prescribed medications including transfusion of blood and blood products.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Evident commitment to high standards of patient-centred care.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Effective organisational skills.
• Ability to reflect on practice, accept criticism and act constructively.
• Understanding of own accountability, responsible and reliable.
• Utilises a problem-solving approach to work.
• PICC placement.

Skills

IT/Keyboard skills

Teaching commitment

Cannulation & venepuncture

CVAD competence

Administer medications including blood

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient-centred care

Adaptable & flexible

Organisational skills

Reflect on practice

Accountability

Problem-solving

PICC placement

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We've provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.

Following your corporate induction, you will be expected to attend the Trust's Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email [e-mail] if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.

Please note: This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. In line with the UK Immigration Rules and Home Office Sponsorship Guidance, employers may only sponsor individuals for roles that meet strict eligibility, salary, and compliance requirements. Where a role does not meet these criteria, organisations are prohibited from assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship. Applicants must therefore already hold a valid immigration status and ongoing right to work in the UK in order to be considered.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• First level registered nurse
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Mentorship/teaching
• SACT competent

Experience/Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Recent experience at band 5 or equivalent in Haematology/Oncology.
• Proficient clinician and clinical role model
• Experience of teaching/assessing/ supervising others in a clinical setting.
• Good understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS
• Demonstrates a commitment to professional development
• Demonstrates excellent understanding of cancer treatments and their side effects / complications

Desirable criteria

• An understanding of resource management

Skills

Essential criteria

• IT/Keyboard skills
• Commitment to teaching
• Cannulation, Venepuncture and CVAD competent.
• Ability to administer prescribed medications including transfusion of blood and blood products.
• Excellent communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Evident commitment to high standards of patient-centred care
• Adaptable and flexible
• Effective organisational skills
• Ability to reflect on practice, accept criticism and act constructively
• Understanding of own accountability, responsible and reliable
• Utilises a problem-solving approach to work

Desirable criteria

• PICC placement

Company culture

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints, and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that experts in the workplace assess our staff and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: