Chemotherapy Staff Nurse - Oncology

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic nurse to enhance the chemotherapy service within their Oncology unit. The role involves providing high-quality care to patients undergoing chemotherapy while documenting patient interventions accurately. You will support the training of junior staff and work alongside a dedicated team to ensure excellent patient care. This permanent position is full-time, demanding a proactive approach to patient safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in oncology or chemotherapy care is essential.
• Ability to maintain accurate patient records and comply with data protection laws.
• Experience in mentoring junior staff and supporting patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care in the Chemotherapy unit for patients.
• Liaise with medical staff for patient care coordination.
• Participate in training and induction of junior staff.

Skills

Chemotherapy administration

Patient advocacy

Communication

Teamwork

Record keeping

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

The Oncology unit at the Cancer care Centre are looking for a forward thinking and enthusiastic nurse to join our friendly team in helping us to drive forward the chemotherapy service at the Cancer Care Centre. To provide a high quality service to those patients who attend the Cancer Care Suite for Chemotherapy and other supportive treatments (including complementary therapies).

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

On-Call

Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.

Key results from the job holder

• Provide a supportive role within the Chemotherapy unit for nursing, medical and clerical staff
• To give a clear and accurate update at change of duties and ensure accurate documentation of nursing interventions
• Support and assist in the induction/training of junior staff/health care assistant's acting as mentor to designated staff
• Assist in the general housekeeping duties of the unit
• Correct care and custody of controlled drugs and aid the safe storage of medicines and the return of any unused chemotherapy to pharmacy
• Assist medical staff with procedures as necessary
• Maintains accurate records in keeping with the data protection act

Planning and Organisational Duties

• Be able to act as ward co-ordinator and ensure the safe and timely through put of patients
• To liaise with medical staff in the acute setting and with other stakeholders including community services in order to facilitate a quality pathway of patient care
• To highlight areas of improvement/development within the department and undertake relevant projects
• To act as support for other ward nurses in relation to chemotherapy administration and care
• Assist in the provision of meals / refreshments for patients whilst meeting their nutritional needs

Communications and Key Working Relationships

• To welcome patients to the ward and its routine
• Undertake the nursing care of patients, ensuring privacy & dignity is maintained whilst being aware of physical and psychological needs
• To participate in the rehabilitation of patients and give any necessary instructions, including discharge information
• Participate in nursing procedures appropriate to the department
• Safely escort patients to other areas and collect blood products / chemotherapy from key departments
• Has a lead role in promoting patient advocacy throughout their illness by ensuring that they have access to the relevant information to enable them to make informed choices

Responsibility for Finance

• Handle patient's personal possessions, ensuring cash and valuables kept securely
• Assist the Ward manager in maintaining the departmental budget by suggesting ways of improving the use of stock items etc.

Responsibility for Human Resources

• Participates in the PDR process
• Maintains own professional development as detailed in annual PDR
• Maintains own mandatory training as per Trust policy
• Maintains up to date knowledge and skills by attending relevant conferences and developing an awareness of changing practice by networking with other professionals and accessing most recent literature
• Accesses clinical supervision for personal and professional development
• Maintains a professional portfolio by collecting evidence of personal development through reflective practice

Responsibility for Health & Safety

Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 - the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

• Help to maintain a safe environment and report faults/risks etc. to the nurse in charge
• To be aware of and adhere to all policies including; sickness and absence, confidentiality, uniform and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at work act
• Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy

Responsibility for Teaching

• Provides support and information and training as required to meet the needs of patients, relatives and carers within the speciality
• Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure a 'patient pathway' approach to education
• Promotes health education by assessing patient needs and negotiating individual programmes of care to suit their lifestyle

The successful candidate will join an established team who are working hard to develop the services we offer to our patients in the Wigan borough.

The unit supports our patients with a number of chemotherapy regimens and supportive treatments, if you are interested in joining the team and have the skills that we are looking for then please apply.

The post is for 37.50 hours per week based at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and is a permanent post.

All candidates will be required to show evidence of their original certificates to the interview panel.

The role will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards.