Oncology RN: Lead, Chemotherapy & Care

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a caring, enthusiastic registered nurse to join the chemotherapy suite teams at The Rigby Unit and The Aylesford Unit. You will assess care needs, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, and supervise junior staff.

Experience in intravenous drug administration is required; haematology or oncology experience is desirable. Full induction will be provided, with flexibility to work across sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months acute post-registration nursing experience.
• Competent at intravenous drug administration.
• Haematology or oncology experience desirable.
• Full training will be provided.
• Good communication and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
• Supervise junior staff.
• Support senior nurses in managing the chemotherapy suite.
• Deputise for Clinical Sister when absent.
• Care for day-case patients, many with cancer.

Skills

Intravenous drug administration

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse registration

Job description

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a caring, enthusiastic registered nurse to join the chemotherapy suite teams at The Rigby Unit and The Aylesford Unit. You will assess care needs, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, and supervise junior staff.

Experience in intravenous drug administration is required; haematology or oncology experience is desirable. Full induction will be provided, with flexibility to work across sites as needed.