Staff Nurse - Haematology and Oncology Day Unit

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team on the Haematology and Oncology day unit at Blackpool Teaching Hospital.

We are a specialist unit that provides treatment to patients that suffer with cancer or any haematological malignancies. The type of treatments involve intensive chemotherapy, blood products support , treatment and management of neutropenic sepsis or other side effects related to administration of cytotoxic drugs. We also provide the holistic management of these patients , and proceed with the adequate support and triage of symptoms.

As a nurse working within the unit , you will develop your skills and competencies that allows you to provide the required support toward patients.

We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse who can work dynamically and at a fast pace to ensure safe and effective care delivery. As well as , someone that shows a caring attitude, respectful and keeps patients safety as a priority at all times.

The successful candidates will require a clear vision on quality care delivery and to be committed towards helping to develop and improve the Haematology and Oncology service.

This position will be for a fixed term contract only.

• Managing patient's holistically within the cancer department
• Recognise and treat neutropenic sepsis
• Administer medicines including chemotherapy
• Central line care management
• Management of patients following transplant
• Identifying quality improvements
• Being dynamic and pro- active towards own training and development

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gemma Jebson Job title: Ward Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01253954484