Job summary
Join our dedicated team at the Williams Day Unit, a dynamic and supportive outpatient chemotherapy department at PAHT. We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Band 5 or 6 Oncology Nurse to provide exceptional care to our haematology and oncology patients.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a specialist nurse to be at the heart of our service, delivering a wide range of systemic anti-cancer therapies and supportive treatments. You will play a pivotal role in assessing patients, managing complex treatments, and providing vital education and support to patients and their families throughout their care pathway.
The ideal candidate will be a competent and confident practitioner, essential in providing cover on specified dates. You must hold a current Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) Passport and be proficient in delivering chemotherapy via IV, subcutaneous, and oral routes for both haematology and oncology patients. Essential skills also include competence in accessing CVADs, cannulation, and administering supportive products like IV iron, IVIG, and Zometa.
If you are a dedicated nurse looking to make a significant impact within a specialised team, we encourage you to apply.
Main duties of the job
n this hands-on clinical role, you will be responsible for the direct delivery of specialist nursing care. Your core duties will include:
Administering a full range of treatments:Safely delivering Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) including chemotherapy and immunotherapy, both intravenously and subcutaneously, as well as supportive products like blood transfusions, IV iron, and Zometa.
Advanced clinical procedures:Utilising your skills in venepuncture, cannulation, and the care and access of Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs).
Holistic patient assessment & care:Assessing patients' suitability for treatment at each visit, monitoring for side effects, and providing expert advice on topics such as neutropenic sepsis and symptom management.
Patient advocacy & education:Acting as a key source of information and support, empowering patients and their carers through education on their treatment and health promotion.
Maintaining rigorous standards:Ensuring all clinical observations and patient records are accurately maintained, interpreted, and acted upon to guarantee the highest standards of safety and personalised care.
This role is ideal for a proactive nurse who thrives in a patient-facing environment and is confident in managing the entire treatment episode for their patients.
About us
Join Tehy Care Group, a leading provider dedicated to delivering exceptional, person-centred care. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach and our commitment to both our service users and our staff. Our team is built on a foundation of compassion, clinical excellence, and collaborative spirit.
We foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where every voice is heard and valued. Our work ethic is driven by a shared passion for making a tangible difference in people's lives, championing the highest standards of quality and safety in everything we do.
When you join Tehy Care Group, you'll be supported with comprehensive induction and continuous professional development opportunities. We offer competitive benefits, which include a strong pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and a culture that genuinely promotes your mental and physical wellbeing. Build a rewarding career with us, where your development is invested in and your contribution truly matters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title:Oncology NurseBand:5 or 6 (dependent on experience and competencies)Location:Williams Day Unit, Outpatient Chemotherapy DepartmentAccountable to:Senior Oncology Nurse / Unit Manager
Job Purpose:
To provide high-quality, patient-centred nursing care to haematology and oncology patients within a busy outpatient chemotherapy day unit. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of care for patients receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and supportive treatments. They will act as a key worker for a defined patient group, providing specialist advice, education, and support.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Practice:
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate specialist nursing care for patients undergoing a range of treatments, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive therapies.
Safely and competently administer SACT via intravenous, subcutaneous, and oral routes in accordance with local and national policies, and the SACT Passport protocol.
Demonstrate competence in venepuncture, cannulation, and the management and access of Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs).
Administer a range of supportive therapies including blood products, IV immunoglobulins (IVIG), IV iron infusions, and bisphosphonates (e.g., Zometa).
Monitor patients for potential side effects and toxicities of treatment, taking appropriate and prompt action, including the management of anaphylaxis and neutropenic sepsis.
Perform and document accurate clinical observations, interpreting findings and escalating concerns appropriately.
Communication and Patient Support:
Provide clear, sensitive, and expert information, advice, and support to patients, families, and carers regarding their diagnosis, treatment plan, and management of side effects.
Educate patients and carers on key topics including health promotion, neutropenic sepsis, hair loss, and other treatment-related consequences.
Work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), effectively communicating patient needs and changes in condition.
Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive patient records in line with professional and Trust standards.
Professional Responsibilities:
Maintain your own registration with the NMC and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct.
Ensure your SACT Passport and all mandatory training are current and valid.
Take responsibility for your own continuous professional development (CPD) and participate in annual appraisals.
Contribute to the maintenance of a safe clinical environment, including the safe handling, storage, and disposal of cytotoxic drugs.
Support junior staff, students, and new starters through mentorship and clinical supervision as required.
Person Specification:
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
Mandatory Requirement:Hold a current, in-date Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) Passport.
Proven post-registration experience in an acute oncology or haematology setting.
Demonstrable competence in intravenous drug administration, venepuncture, and cannulation.
Essential Skills & Knowledge:
Specialist Competence:Proven ability to safely administer SACT (IV and subcutaneous) for both haematology and oncology patients.
Technical Skills:Competent in accessing and managing CVADs (e.g., PICC lines, ports).
Clinical Knowledge:Comprehensive knowledge of the side effects of SACT and their management.
Patient Assessment:Ability to assess patient suitability for treatment and to identify and respond to complications.
Communication:Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide sensitive and complex information effectively.
Teamwork:Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Organisation:Excellent time management and prioritisation skills to manage a busy patient caseload.
Assignment Specifics:
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title:Oncology NurseBand:5 or 6 (dependent on experience and competencies)Location:Williams Day Unit, Outpatient Chemotherapy DepartmentAccountable to:Senior Oncology Nurse / Unit Manager
Job Purpose:
To provide high-quality, patient-centred nursing care to haematology and oncology patients within a busy outpatient chemotherapy day unit. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of care for patients receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and supportive treatments. They will act as a key worker for a defined patient group, providing specialist advice, education, and support.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Practice:
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate specialist nursing care for patients undergoing a range of treatments, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive therapies.
Safely and competently administer SACT via intravenous, subcutaneous, and oral routes in accordance with local and national policies, and the SACT Passport protocol.
Demonstrate competence in venepuncture, cannulation, and the management and access of Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs).
Administer a range of supportive therapies including blood products, IV immunoglobulins (IVIG), IV iron infusions, and bisphosphonates (e.g., Zometa).
Monitor patients for potential side effects and toxicities of treatment, taking appropriate and prompt action, including the management of anaphylaxis and neutropenic sepsis.
Perform and document accurate clinical observations, interpreting findings and escalating concerns appropriately.
Communication and Patient Support:
Provide clear, sensitive, and expert information, advice, and support to patients, families, and carers regarding their diagnosis, treatment plan, and management of side effects.
Educate patients and carers on key topics including health promotion, neutropenic sepsis, hair loss, and other treatment-related consequences.
Work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), effectively communicating patient needs and changes in condition.
Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive patient records in line with professional and Trust standards.
Professional Responsibilities:
Maintain your own registration with the NMC and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct.
Ensure your SACT Passport and all mandatory training are current and valid.
Take responsibility for your own continuous professional development (CPD) and participate in annual appraisals.
Contribute to the maintenance of a safe clinical environment, including the safe handling, storage, and disposal of cytotoxic drugs.
Support junior staff, students, and new starters through mentorship and clinical supervision as required.
Person Specification:
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
Mandatory Requirement:Hold a current, in-date Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) Passport.
Proven post-registration experience in an acute oncology or haematology setting.
Demonstrable competence in intravenous drug administration, venepuncture, and cannulation.
Essential Skills & Knowledge:
Specialist Competence:Proven ability to safely administer SACT (IV and subcutaneous) for both haematology and oncology patients.
Technical Skills:Competent in accessing and managing CVADs (e.g., PICC lines, ports).
Clinical Knowledge:Comprehensive knowledge of the side effects of SACT and their management.
Patient Assessment:Ability to assess patient suitability for treatment and to identify and respond to complications.
Communication:Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide sensitive and complex information effectively.
Teamwork:Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Organisation:Excellent time management and prioritisation skills to manage a busy patient caseload.
Assignment Specifics:
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Candidate must hold a current Systemic Anti Cancer Therapies Passport (SACT) and competent in delivering Chemo, Intravenously, subcutaneously and orally for BOTH Haematology and Oncology patients. . Competent in accessing central venous access devices (CVAD) and cannulation. Competent in delivering supportive products, IV iron infusion, IVIG's and Zometas.
Desirable
- Must be competent in;
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- Demonstrate a good knowledge of treatment side effects and care, and provide patient and carers with advice and support in relation to health promotion, neutropenic sepsis, and hair loss and other treatment side effects.
- Assess patients suitability for initial referral and treatment at each attendance, for example, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and supportive therapies
- Maintain accurate clinical observations and records, interpret the significance of these and implement appropriate care.
- Plans, implements, carries out and evaluates care given by self
- Practice advanced specialist skills for the client group, including the administration of Cytotoxic & Immunotherapies treatments, and blood products, central venous and peripheral access device care, venepuncture and cannulation.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Candidate must hold a current Systemic Anti Cancer Therapies Passport (SACT) and competent in delivering Chemo, Intravenously, subcutaneously and orally for BOTH Haematology and Oncology patients. . Competent in accessing central venous access devices (CVAD) and cannulation. Competent in delivering supportive products, IV iron infusion, IVIG's and Zometas.
Desirable
- Must be competent in;
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- Demonstrate a good knowledge of treatment side effects and care, and provide patient and carers with advice and support in relation to health promotion, neutropenic sepsis, and hair loss and other treatment side effects.
- Assess patients suitability for initial referral and treatment at each attendance, for example, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and supportive therapies
- Maintain accurate clinical observations and records, interpret the significance of these and implement appropriate care.
- Plans, implements, carries out and evaluates care given by self
- Practice advanced specialist skills for the client group, including the administration of Cytotoxic & Immunotherapies treatments, and blood products, central venous and peripheral access device care, venepuncture and cannulation.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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