Registered Nurse - Chemotherapy Unit

The Methodist Church in Britain; Swindon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite day nursery

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounts at local businesses and gyms

Opportunity to hire a Trust beach hut

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

Isle of Wight NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 registered nurse to join the Chemotherapy Unit on a full-time permanent basis (and a full-time 12-month fixed-term role). You will administer chemotherapy and IV therapies, work in a small, fast-paced team, and must hold current NMC registration plus post-registration study.

Cannulation and venepuncture skills are essential. Accredited with professional development opportunities, the unit emphasizes patient-centred care and professional conduct within

Qualifications

• Evidence of relevant post-basic study.
• Current NMC registration as a registered general nurse.
• Demonstrable registered nursing experience in this field.

Responsibilities

• Administer chemotherapy and intravenous therapies to patients.
• Work as part of a multi-professional team in the unit.

Skills

Chemotherapy administration

Cannulation

Venepuncture

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Initiative

Teamwork

Patient-centred care

Manual handling

Education

Post-basic study

NMC registration

Job description

Band 5 registered nurse post in the Chemotherapy Unit at Isle of Wight NHS Trust, offered as one full-time permanent role and one full-time 12-month fixed-term role. The work centres on giving chemotherapy and intravenous treatment to patients, with cannulation and venepuncture skills essential. It suits a self-motivated nurse who can work on their own initiative and within a small, fast-paced team. Current NMC registration and post-registration study are needed to apply.

What the job involves

• Administer chemotherapy and intravenous therapies to patients
• Work as part of a multi-professional team in the unit

Qualifications

• Evidence of relevant post-basic study

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration as a registered general nurse

Experience

• Demonstrable registered nursing experience in this field

Skills & knowledge

• Proficient knowledge of chemotherapy drugs, their administration, side effects and actions for adverse reactions
• Cannulation and venepuncture skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills

Other

• Motivates others and sustains own motivation
• Self-motivated, innovative and forward-thinking approach
• Works on own initiative and within a multi-professional team
• Passion for patient-centred care
• Adaptable, professional approach to handling sensitive information
• Physically capable of the role, including manual handling of patients

Nice to have

• Experience in an oncology and haematology setting
• Competence in administering chemotherapy and intravenous therapies

What's offered

• Onsite day nursery
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Discounts at local businesses and gyms
• Opportunity to hire a Trust beach hut in Ryde
• Flexible working opportunities