Job summary
As a staff nurse in cancer services your role will be split between our inpatient and outpatient areas. In each department you will learn about each area's specialist services.
You will be working in our inpatient Haematology/Oncology ward and Haematology Day Unit, where you will be taking part in the administration of SACT. You will be learning about Haematological malignancies and non-malignancies, their specific treatments and care, this will include the care of patients pre and post-transplant. You will gain specialist knowledge in the administration of blood products. You will nurse Oncology patients to include symptom management, administration of SACT and end of life care.
You will spend time with other cancer specialist services include Clinical Nurse Specialists, ANPs, the Palliative Care Team and the Acute Oncology Team.
The staff nurse is a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing skilled care and advice to cancer patients and their families/partners/friends in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
The staff nurse will assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service in all clinical cancer areas when required.
Please note this vacancy will be part of a recruitment day event held on the 23rd January 2023 in Worthing.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 nurse who strives for high standards of patient care to join our team of cancer nurses.
The haematology unit consists of an acute 10 bedded ward nursing both haematology and oncology patients. We nurse neutropenic septic patients as well as post bone marrow transplant/immunocompromised patients, chemotherapy and SACT patients and palliative and patients at the end of their life. We also have a 6 chaired Haematology Day Unit providing out-patient treatments including chemotherapy, SACT and supportive therapies.
Other services include a nurse led Chemotherapy outpatient service, the regional Radiotherapy service as well as Consultant and Nurse led clinics. We also have our satellite haematology and oncology unit at Princess Royal Hospital. Rotations to these areas will be considered.
You will need to have:
- Nursing registration
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- A strong interest in Cancer and Haematology speciality
- Some hospital experience desirable but not essential.
If you would like to work with us in developing cancer services for Sussex, then please contact us for further details and to arrange an informal visit. Tel: 01273 696955. Ext 63806/67413/64771
** We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses **
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work unsupervised providing nursing care as part of the multi-disciplinary team to patients. Communicating with and referring to other healthcare professionals as necessary.
Administer Chemotherapy, Immunotherapies, IV drugs and blood products once trained. Have knowledge of the drugs given for the treatment of cancer and the potential complications and side-effects.
During administration of treatments provide nursing care to ensure patient safety. This includes the immediate management of acute reactions and potential complications during drug administration, for example the extravasation.
Deliver a high standard of individualised holistic patient care to promote and maintain all aspects of his/her physical, social, cultural and psychological well being. Have a sound knowledge of general medicine and basic nursing care.
Maintain full awareness of current regimes, policies and protocols.
To gain the knowledge and expertise in cannulation, venepuncture and the management of central access devices (PICC, Groshong and portacaths) and become an expert in giving IV therapies.
Ensure patients are thoroughly informed prior to their treatment in order to provide informed consent, establishing in particular that they understand:
- The rationale and aims for the proposed treatment
- The procedure for their particular SACT regime
- Potential side-effects and their management
- Self care whilst on treatment and the use of complementary therapies.
- Who to contact in the event of any oncological emergencies.
- Issues relating to fertility and contraception including sperm banking where appropriate.
Consent the patients for their SACT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work unsupervised providing nursing care as part of the multi-disciplinary team to patients. Communicating with and referring to other healthcare professionals as necessary.
Administer Chemotherapy, Immunotherapies, IV drugs and blood products once trained. Have knowledge of the drugs given for the treatment of cancer and the potential complications and side-effects.
During administration of treatments provide nursing care to ensure patient safety. This includes the immediate management of acute reactions and potential complications during drug administration, for example the extravasation.
Deliver a high standard of individualised holistic patient care to promote and maintain all aspects of his/her physical, social, cultural and psychological well being. Have a sound knowledge of general medicine and basic nursing care.
Maintain full awareness of current regimes, policies and protocols.
To gain the knowledge and expertise in cannulation, venepuncture and the management of central access devices (PICC, Groshong and portacaths) and become an expert in giving IV therapies.
Ensure patients are thoroughly informed prior to their treatment in order to provide informed consent, establishing in particular that they understand:
- The rationale and aims for the proposed treatment
- The procedure for their particular SACT regime
- Potential side-effects and their management
- Self care whilst on treatment and the use of complementary therapies.
- Who to contact in the event of any oncological emergencies.
- Issues relating to fertility and contraception including sperm banking where appropriate.
Consent the patients for their SACT.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification
- Chemotherapy course or equivalent experience
- Experience in supervising junior staff
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Awareness of cancer, treatments, treatment related side effects and symptom control.
- IT skills
Desirable
- Cannulation, IV administration, venepuncture
- Competent in Cytotoxic drug administration
- Recent experience in haematology/oncology nursing
- Knowledge of current chemotherapy regimens. Knowledge of Chemotherapy related policies and procedures
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification
- Chemotherapy course or equivalent experience
- Experience in supervising junior staff
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Awareness of cancer, treatments, treatment related side effects and symptom control.
- IT skills
Desirable
- Cannulation, IV administration, venepuncture
- Competent in Cytotoxic drug administration
- Recent experience in haematology/oncology nursing
- Knowledge of current chemotherapy regimens. Knowledge of Chemotherapy related policies and procedures
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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).
