Development Team Lead

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Band 5 nurse in cancer services, where you'll provide critical support in the Chemotherapy Unit. Engage in personalized patient care while gaining expertise in oncology. Be part of a dedicated team committed to exceptional health services in Bedfordshire. Comprehensive training and development opportunities are provided to enhance your nursing career.

Benefits

High quality training and development

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment

Qualifications

• Experience post-registration in oncology or haematology.
• Knowledge of current NHS changes.
• Understanding of the assessment process for student nurses.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality individualised nursing care.
• Administer chemotherapy and monitor patient progress.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in cancer care.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Knowledge of cancer care

IV drug therapy

Education

RN with NMC registration

Oncology/Haematology/Palliative/Chemotherapy course

Working towards a degree

Job description

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We are seeking highly motivated Band 5 nurses to join our Cancer Team. We are looking for enthusiastic, committed and dedicated nurses with excellent communication skills with an interest in oncology to join us.

You will be welcomed to the multi-disciplinary team and be supported through a program of development and training.

In this you will contribute to the provision and monitoring of high quality individualised nursing care. Providing a high standard of care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care, treatments and process. Undertake specific cancer care competencies including the administration of chemotherapy (SACT).

As well as being a registered nurse you will need to show experience of working in the acute setting and have an understanding of current issues relating to cancer care.

Main duties of the job

As a staff nurse in cancer services your role will be split between our Chemotherapy Unit and tumour site specific team. I n each department you will learn about each area’s specialist services.

You will be working in our Chemotherapy Unit where you will be taking part in the administration of SACT. You will be learning about cancer, the specific treatments and care. You will gain specialist knowledge in the administration of chemotherapy.

You will spend time with other cancer specialist services including Clinical Nurse Specialists, ANPs, the Palliative Care Team and Acute Oncology Team.

The staff nurse is a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing skilled care and advice to cancer patients and their families / partners / friends in the inpatient and outpatient setting.

The staff nurse will assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service in all clinical cancer areas when required.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a staff nurse in cancer services your role will be split between our Chemotherapy Unit and tumour site specific team. I n each department you will learn about each area’s specialist services.

You will be working in our Chemotherapy Unit where you will be taking part in the administration of SACT. You will be learning about cancer, the specific treatments and care. You will gain specialist knowledge in the administration of chemotherapy.

You will spend time with other cancer specialist services including Clinical Nurse Specialists, ANPs, the Palliative Care Team and Acute Oncology Team.

The staff nurse is a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing skilled care and advice to cancer patients and their families / partners / friends in the inpatient and outpatient setting.

The staff nurse will assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service in all clinical cancer areas when required.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Including:

Chemotherapy Unit
Tumour site Multi-disciplinary teams / Clinical Nurse Specialists
Acute Oncology Service
Pharmacy
Pathology
Administration services
Emergency services

Person specification

Experience

• •Experience post registration of oncology/haematology or a passion for the specialist field •Demonstrates awareness of current changes in the NHS – in particular related to Nursing •Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• •Oncology course e.g. ENB 237 or Oncology/Haematology/Palliative/Chemotherapy course module or degree or diploma in relevant speciality

Knowledge

• •Demonstrate knowledge of the application of evidence based practice •Demonstrate an understanding of the assessment process for student nurses •Has knowledge of performance review •Knowledge and understanding of the NHS and current changes •IV drug therapy
• •Education qualification •Evidence of audit or research project

Qualifications

• •RN with NMC registration •Awareness of professional responsibilities •Knowledge of current nursing issues •Evidence post registration training
• •Working towards a degree •Mentorship module

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.