Part-Time SACT Oncology Nurse | Flexible Hours

Mid Cheshire Hospitals; Crewe (VA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Crewe is seeking a dedicated SACT Nurse to join the Macmillan Cancer Unit at Leighton Hospital, delivering systemic anti-cancer therapies on site. This 14 hours 45 minutes per week role requires experience with cancer patients, chemotherapy administration, cannulation and working within a small team.

You will work flexibly between 8am and 8pm as the service expands.

Qualifications

• Experience with cancer patients or within a cancer setting is essential.
• Current chemotherapy administration experience and a degree level module for Chemotherapy administration or SACT passport.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care according to changing health care needs, including providing clinical expertise, advice and guidance within the area of clinical practice to improve the overall care provided by the team.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met.
• Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation.
• Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards.
• Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary team.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
• Collect, collate, and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation.

Skills

Cannulation

CVAD access

Phlebotomy

Chemotherapy administration

SACT passport

Team communication

Education

Chemotherapy administration module

Job description

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Crewe is seeking a dedicated SACT Nurse to join the Macmillan Cancer Unit at Leighton Hospital, delivering systemic anti-cancer therapies on site. This 14 hours 45 minutes per week role requires experience with cancer patients, chemotherapy administration, cannulation and working within a small team.

You will work flexibly between 8am and 8pm as the service expands.