Job summary
Band 5 Chemotherapy Nurse - 37.5 hrs, permanent.
Monday-Friday working - 4 days
At the CANtreat Unit we assess and administer SACT treatments for oncology patients who have various different cancers. We are looking to recruit highly motivated individuals with excellent communication skills and evidence of continuing professional development. Experience in oncology nursing, cannulation, venepuncture and central line care are desirable for this post. However any individual who has not completed their SACT passport will be given time, support and further training to complete this.
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust provides highly-specialist cancer care for a population of 2.4 million people across Cheshire & Merseyside, North Wales, the Isle of Man and parts of Lancashire.
Main duties of the job
As we deliver treatments in sector hubs and clinics across the Wirral and Liverpool, there will an element of cross cover required during training and once training has been completed. This will include travelling to all of our peripheral sites:
- CCC Liverpool
- CCC Aintree
- CCC Ormskirk
- CCC Wirral
- CCC Chester
- CCC Halton
- CCC Private Unit Wirral
- CCC Private Unit Liverpool
- Clatterbridge in the Community
If you are interested in joining our Team and support the Trust with our vision to provide the best cancer care, please apply online.
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of three specialist cancer centres in England. With 1,800 specialist staff and three sites, we are one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment. The Trust has a unique multi-site care model serving the 2.4 million population across Cheshire and Merseyside and is consistently rated by patients as one of the best performing hospitals.
Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.
Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.
We are -
- Kind
- Empowered
- Responsible
- Inclusive
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Previous nursing experience
- Knowledge of various drugs and their interactions and side effects.
- Knowledge of NMC code of conduct
Desirable
- UKONS SACT Passport. NM6 995
- Chemotherapy Administration and Care.
- NM6 998 Cancer Treatments and Care
- NM6 996 Chemotherapy Principles and Care
- NM6 999 Foundations in Cancer Care
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Evidence of continued professional development
- In date PIN number with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Desirable
- Degree or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Previous nursing experience of a hospital setting
- Previous nursing experience within a medical setting
Desirable
- Previous Oncology/Haemato-oncology experience
- Cannulation/Phlebotomy.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Previous nursing experience
- Knowledge of various drugs and their interactions and side effects.
- Knowledge of NMC code of conduct
Desirable
- UKONS SACT Passport. NM6 995
- Chemotherapy Administration and Care.
- NM6 998 Cancer Treatments and Care
- NM6 996 Chemotherapy Principles and Care
- NM6 999 Foundations in Cancer Care
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Evidence of continued professional development
- In date PIN number with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Desirable
- Degree or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Previous nursing experience of a hospital setting
- Previous nursing experience within a medical setting
Desirable
- Previous Oncology/Haemato-oncology experience
- Cannulation/Phlebotomy.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
