Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Eden Day Unit

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Job summary

This role at Eden Day Unit - Wexham Park Hospital is ideal for a Band 5 nurse looking to advance into a Junior Sister position within cancer and chemotherapy services. The position is open to qualified nurses, including those with acute trust experience or existing chemotherapy/cancer expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high standards of care for patients undergoing intensive chemotherapy.Coordinate the daily patient list and allocate workloads.Administer chemotherapy safely and efficiently.Triage patients using the UKONS system.

Ideal Candidate:

Dynamic and motivated team player.Eager to develop skills in cancer and chemotherapy care.Passionate about delivering safe, high-quality patient care.

This is a great opportunity for career progression in a specialist oncology setting. If you're interested in growing your expertise, this role could be perfect for you!

Main duties of the job

o Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual patient care with minimal supervision.o To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that treatments are correctly carried out in accordance with given policy.o Responsible for the assessment of complex care needs of chemotherapy patients and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.o Lead and monitor the performance and standards of care within the Nursing Team.o Work collaboratively with the other members of cancer services team to facilitate the development of the service

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Date posted

06 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,469 to £38,308 a year Per annum Incl of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-KMU181

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RGN Level 1
Current NMC Registration

Desirable

Trained in the administration of chemotherapy

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Competent in basic life support and IV administration
Acute Medical Nursing Environment
Teaching and supervising of junior staff
Effective working with multi-disciplinary teams
Working with EPR system

Desirable

Experienced in working in oncology
Has experience or training with administration of chemotherapy

Personal Attributes

Essential

Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations
Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines
Time management and delegation skills
Able to train and supervise junior staff
Able to manage a team in the absence of the team leader

Desirable

Has experience or competent in administration of chemotherapy and care for patients undergoing cancer treatments

Special Requirements

Essential

To work in other areas of the department when required
Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RGN Level 1
Current NMC Registration

Desirable

Trained in the administration of chemotherapy

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Competent in basic life support and IV administration
Acute Medical Nursing Environment
Teaching and supervising of junior staff
Effective working with multi-disciplinary teams
Working with EPR system

Desirable

Experienced in working in oncology
Has experience or training with administration of chemotherapy

Personal Attributes

Essential

Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations
Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines
Time management and delegation skills
Able to train and supervise junior staff
Able to manage a team in the absence of the team leader

Desirable

Has experience or competent in administration of chemotherapy and care for patients undergoing cancer treatments

Special Requirements

Essential

To work in other areas of the department when required
Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)