Chemotherapy Staff Nurse

George Eliot Hospital; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in England is seeking experienced Registered Nurses for their Dorothea Chemotherapy Unit. Candidates should have a strong commitment to patient care, excellent communication skills, and ideally some experience in oncology. This role offers a blend of direct patient care responsibilities and leadership opportunities within a supportive environment, with various staff benefits including extensive leave and educational courses.

Benefits

On-site nursery

27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working options

Extensive in-house training

Subsidised restaurant

Generous subsidised on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years Band 5 experience necessary.
• Experience with Oncology/Haematology patients preferred.
• Willingness to work towards a post-grad qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement nursing care plans for patients.
• Supervise junior nurses and assess the standard of care.
• Administer cytotoxic chemotherapy as required.

Skills

Communication

IV administration

Organisational skills

Patient care

Evidence based practice

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Post graduate qualification in oncology

Job description

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **

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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

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Main duties of the job

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurses to join our team on the Dorothea Chemotherapy Unit. Chemotherapy experience desirable but not essential.

You will have a strong commitment to excellence in patient care and a high level of communication skills, as you act as the interface between patients and other healthcare professionals.

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' taking centre stage. An ever evolving clinically- led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive health services delivered by inspiring and compassionate staff who share our corporate values:

Excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme - find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a specified group of patients.
• Takes charge of the Day Unit as delegated by the Lead Chemotherapy Nurse for a specified period of time.
• Act as a Team Leader, delegating appropriate tasks and supervising the standard of care delivered by more junior qualified staff, unqualified staff and learner nurses in the team.
• Assist the Lead Chemotherapy Nurses in the management of preceptorship of newly qualified staff, return to nursing staff and the mentorship of nursing students and health care support workers.
• Responsible for the administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience & Knowledge

• Minimun of 2 years Band 5 experience
• Working with Oncology/Haematology patients
• Advanced communication skills
• N59 or equivalent

Qualifications and Professional Training

• RGN
• Willing to work towards a post grad qualification in the speciality

Skills and Abilities

• IV administration
• Enthusiastic, motivated and able to motivate and instil confidence in others
• Ability to have positive working relationships
• Good health record
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Evidence based practice
• Cannulation & venapuncture
• Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.