Staff Nurse - Chemotherapy Day Unit

Job summary

Exciting Opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse - Chemotherapy Day Unit

Are you passionate about Oncology and Haematology nursing? Join our dynamic and supportive Chemotherapy Day Unit as a Band 5 Staff Nurse.

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate nurse with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. In this role, you will provide high-quality care to a diverse group of chemotherapy patients in a fast-paced, nurse-led environment. You should be able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

This position offers opportunities for professional development, including further study to enhance your skills and expertise in chemotherapy nursing.

If you're ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

o To plan, implement, deliver and evaluate nursing care within the day unit.o To be responsible for high standards of nursing care.o To assist in the auditing of patient care and service delivery.o To maintain good nursing documentation in accordance with trust policy.o To maintain patient confidentialityo To ensure safe and appropriate discharge from the Day Unit following consultation/treatment.o To be aware of legislation regarding Health and Safety and COSHH and to act accordinglyo To demonstrate a sound knowledge of the principles of infection control and perform to the highest standards when completing asceptic techniqueso To manage and advise patients and other members of staff on peripheral and central lineso To be able to interpret blood results and act accordinglyo To acquire, use, develop and teach additional skills e.g. venesection, cannulation and venepuncture.

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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Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley, Camberley

GU167UJ

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley, Camberley

GU167UJ

Employer's website

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

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