Chemotherapy Staff Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Newsham; Vor Ort; GBP 27.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing academic and clinical PD

Zusammenfassung

The Chartwell Unit at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is an eight-chair chemotherapy unit for haematology patients, and this 12-month fixed-term post sits within its nursing team. The nurse supports the unit manager in running a safe, effective unit, giving SACT and supportive treatments and caring for patients and carers from diagnosis through to palliative care.

The role is open to SACT-trained nurses, with non-trained candidates considered at band 5.

Qualifikationen

• First level registered nurse required.
• SACT competent.
• Mentorship or teaching qualification preferred.

Aufgaben

• Support the unit manager in running an effective and safe unit.
• Deliver SACT and supportive treatments to haematology patients.
• Provide high standard of care and service to patients.
• Take a holistic, proactive approach to patient care.
• Support patients and carers from diagnosis to palliative care.
• Complete the Trust induction programme, including supernumerary shifts.

Kenntnisse

SACT competent

Cannulation

Venepuncture

CVAD competence

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

First level registered nurse

Mentorship or teaching qualification

Jobbeschreibung

The Chartwell Unit at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is an eight-chair chemotherapy unit for haematology patients, and this 12-month fixed-term post sits within its nursing team. The nurse supports the unit manager in running a safe, effective unit, giving SACT and supportive treatments and caring for patients and carers from diagnosis through to palliative care. The role is open to SACT-trained nurses, with non-trained candidates considered at band 5. Visa sponsorship is not offered, so applicants need an existing right to work.

What the job involves

• Support the unit manager in running an effective and safe unit
• Work as part of the nursing team, combining autonomy with team working
• Deliver SACT and supportive treatments to haematology patients
• Deliver a high standard of care and service to patients
• Take a holistic, proactive approach to patient care
• Support patients and carers on all aspects of care, from new diagnosis to palliative treatment
• Complete the Trust induction programme, including supernumerary clinical shifts

What’s required

Qualifications

• First level registered nurse
• SACT competent
• Mentorship or teaching qualification

Registration & licences

• NMC registration

Experience

• Recent experience at band 5 or equivalent in haematology or oncology
• Teaching, assessing or supervising others in a clinical setting, with a commitment to teaching
• Proficient clinician and clinical role model
• Excellent understanding of cancer treatments and their side effects and complications
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to it

Skills & knowledge

• Cannulation, venepuncture and CVAD competence
• Administering prescribed medicines, including blood and blood product transfusion
• Excellent communication and good interpersonal skills
• Good understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS
• IT and keyboard skills
• Adaptable, flexible and well organised

Nice to have

• Understanding of resource management
• PICC placement

What’s offered

• At least 27 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays, pro rata for part-time staff
• NHS Pension Scheme with a 23.7% employer contribution and life assurance
• Blue Light card eligibility
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing academic and clinical professional development