Oncology Chemotherapy Day Unit Nurse

HCA Healthcare UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare Insurance

Pension contribution

Flexible benefits

Career development

25 days holiday

Private pension

Cycle to Work

Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Christie Private Care in Manchester is seeking a Staff Nurse to join the Chemotherapy Day Unit. You will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care and ensure the safe administration of systemic anti-cancer therapies.

The role requires current NMC registration, oncology/haematology experience, SACT competency and the ability to administer chemotherapy independently. You will work with the multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centred care and maintain high standards of governance

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience working within Oncology, Haematology or a Chemotherapy Day Unit setting.
• Current SACT competency and experience administering chemotherapy treatments independently.
• Knowledge of oncology treatments, toxicity management and patient assessment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely administering chemotherapy and other systemic anti-cancer treatments in line with established protocols and competency requirements.
• Undertaking patient assessments prior to treatment and identifying any concerns requiring escalation.
• Monitoring patients throughout treatment and managing treatment-related side effects and complications.
• Providing education, support and reassurance to patients and their families.
• Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient-centred care.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and adhering to all governance and safety standards.

Skills

NMC registration

Oncology/Haematology experience

SACT competency

Chemotherapy administration

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Job description

The Christie Private Care in Manchester is seeking a Staff Nurse to join the Chemotherapy Day Unit. You will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care and ensure the safe administration of systemic anti-cancer therapies.

The role requires current NMC registration, oncology/haematology experience, SACT competency and the ability to administer chemotherapy independently. You will work with the multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centred care and maintain high standards of governance