Haematology & Oncology Day Unit Nurse – Dynamic, Holistic Care

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a fixed-term nursing position on the Haematology and Oncology day unit. The role focuses on holistic cancer care, including chemotherapy administration and sepsis recognition, within a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a caring attitude, prioritise patient safety, and show commitment to developing the Haematology and Oncology service through ongoing training and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in haematology/oncology nursing or related field.
• Competence in chemotherapy administration and patient monitoring.
• Ability to recognise and respond to neutropenic sepsis and cytotoxic drug side effects.
• Proficiency in central line care and post-transplant care where applicable.
• Commitment to quality improvement and ongoing professional development.
• Strong focus on patient safety and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients holistically within the cancer department.
• Recognise and treat neutropenic sepsis and administer medicines including chemotherapy.
• Perform central line care and manage post-transplant patients as required.
• Identify opportunities for quality improvements within the unit.
• Be dynamic and proactive towards own training and development.

Skills

Haematology nursing

Chemotherapy administration

Patient safety

Central line care

Clinical assessment

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (RN)

Job description

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a fixed-term nursing position on the Haematology and Oncology day unit. The role focuses on holistic cancer care, including chemotherapy administration and sepsis recognition, within a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a caring attitude, prioritise patient safety, and show commitment to developing the Haematology and Oncology service through ongoing training and quality improvements.