Job summary
Chemotherapy Nurse, Band 6
Part time position 19 hours per week
Are you a highly motivated individual who would like to be part of the Chemotherapy & Day Care team at Whipps Cross?
An opportunity has arisen in the Woodlands Day Unit at Whipps Cross Hospital.
The Day unit treats patients with malignant and non-malignant haematology conditions and offer supportive treatments to a wider group of Oncology patients .
Treatments include Intravenous and Oral Systemic Anti-Cancer treatments ,Blood products ,hormone injections ,CVC line care , IV Infusions .
We also deliver intravenous therapies to Rheumatology and Gastroenterology patients .
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Chemotherapy Nurse to join our small team.
You will be working as part of the Multi disciplinary team and have good communication and organisational skills in order to coordinate the safe efficient delivery of care to this patient group.
You should have at least two years relevant experience at Band 5 or above. This must include experience of chemotherapy administration, cannulation and venepuncture .
You should also hold a relevant post registration qualification, for example a Chemotherapy/Oncology/Haematology Course.
This is a part time post ,2 days per week
To find out more or to arrange an informal visit please contact: Sarah Hewitt, Senior Sister Woodlands Day Unit on 0208 539 5522 ext 5102 or 5822 . Email sare.hewitt@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualized, holistic patient care in conjunction with the inter-professional team.
As a proficient practitioner in SACT care, the post holder acts as a professional role model and clinical teacher. He / she will also provide effective mentorship and supervision, participating in the education and training of nursing and non-nursing staff.
He/she also takes charge of the Day Care Unit as required, liaising closely with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with continuing responsibility. The post holder will be asked to perform the Nurse coordinator at times - coordinating all the prescriptions, blood tests and confirmations in advance, so that treatment production /dispensary occurs in a timely manner.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant cancer care experience
- chemotherapy certification
- Preceptor to newly qualified nurses
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of proficient clinical skills in SACT care
- Proficient in communication
- Understanding of reflective practice and how it can be used
- Evidence of critical thinking and initiative to solve problems and manage workload
- Able to work in a changing environment and to actively support / promote planned change
- Demonstrates effective team work skills
- Basic computer skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Up to date knowledge of clinical speciality and evidence based practice
- Knowledge of current NHS, professional and educational issues
- Understanding of current educational practices relating to training
Qualifications
Essential
- Registrant with NMC (Live registration)
- chemotherapy certified
- Mentorship course
- Specialist relevant clinical course
Desirable
- Leadership programme or equivalent
- Degree or working towards first degree.
- Haematology /Oncology course
Other
Essential
- Caring manner towards both patients, visitors and colleagues
- Able to form good inter-personal relationships with all members of the inter-professional team
- Approachable and enthusiastic
- Professionally assertive
- Competent teacher of critical care skills and practices
- Competent mentor
- Evidence of continued personal learning
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant cancer care experience
- chemotherapy certification
- Preceptor to newly qualified nurses
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of proficient clinical skills in SACT care
- Proficient in communication
- Understanding of reflective practice and how it can be used
- Evidence of critical thinking and initiative to solve problems and manage workload
- Able to work in a changing environment and to actively support / promote planned change
- Demonstrates effective team work skills
- Basic computer skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Up to date knowledge of clinical speciality and evidence based practice
- Knowledge of current NHS, professional and educational issues
- Understanding of current educational practices relating to training
Qualifications
Essential
- Registrant with NMC (Live registration)
- chemotherapy certified
- Mentorship course
- Specialist relevant clinical course
Desirable
- Leadership programme or equivalent
- Degree or working towards first degree.
- Haematology /Oncology course
Other
Essential
- Caring manner towards both patients, visitors and colleagues
- Able to form good inter-personal relationships with all members of the inter-professional team
- Approachable and enthusiastic
- Professionally assertive
- Competent teacher of critical care skills and practices
- Competent mentor
- Evidence of continued personal learning
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).
