Lead Chemotherapy Nurse | Clinical Unit Leader

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust; Walsall; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Chemotherapy Sister to provide clinical leadership within the Chemotherapy Unit and to manage clinical care in the unit in the absence of the Unit Manager. The role includes administering cytotoxic drugs, coordinating with chemotherapy service leads, and guiding education for staff and patients.

You will work as part of the chemotherapy/oncology team to educate healthcare professionals, patients and carers, participate in audits and quality initiatives,

Qualifications

• Provide clinical leadership for the Chemotherapy Unit.
• Responsible for clinical management of the department in the absence of the Unit Manager.
• Administer cytotoxic drugs following local/national protocols.
• Collaborate with Leads for Chemotherapy Services and Haemato-Oncology Service.

Responsibilities

• Act as a clinical nurse/leader to ensure patient needs are recognised and met across assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Lead the department team in provision of care.
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams to achieve best outcomes for patient care and notify deficits in service provision when appropriate.
• Provide registered nurse support to junior staff and students; maintain records per local policies and NMC guidelines.
• Administer intravenous drugs in accordance with Trust policies.
• Undertake additional training to meet patient needs and document new skills.
• Contribute to efficient use of Trust resources and uphold Trust aims within the clinical setting.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Cytotoxic drug administration

Education & training

Audit & service improvement

Governance

Job description

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Chemotherapy Sister to provide clinical leadership within the Chemotherapy Unit and to manage clinical care in the unit in the absence of the Unit Manager. The role includes administering cytotoxic drugs, coordinating with chemotherapy service leads, and guiding education for staff and patients.

You will work as part of the chemotherapy/oncology team to educate healthcare professionals, patients and carers, participate in audits and quality initiatives,