Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nurse to join the Haematology/Oncology Ambulatory Care Team, providing expert holistic nursing care, assessment, advice, education and support to patients and their carers undergoing treatment in the unit.
The Chemotherapy Specialist Practitioner Nursing team support patients with cancer, requiring systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT) either as an in-patient in the Oncology or Haematology wards or off site within OUH (at discretion of the Lead Chemotherapy Nurse) receive their treatment safely and on time.
The postholder will: contribute to the continuing development and growth of the service through audit, attending departmental meetings and review of national guidance; work and promote the ethos of ambulatory care, which improves patient experiences and helps to relief pressure on in-patient beds; facilitate learning and offer support to the ward nurses in caring for patients receiving SACT; ensure patients attending for SACT are cared for to the highest possible standard; and develop practice with the support of the DTU & Ward managers, which develops the service provided.
The successful candidate can look forward to working in a professional environment with a team that is passionate about delivering outstanding care to patients and their families.
We recommend that you contact us to find out more about this exciting role and see what we can offer you: tania.arthurs@ouh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The Chemotherapy Specialist Nurse will:
- Accept patient referral's as per the agreed criteria set out in the Ambulatory Care SOP
- Provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers/families and other health care professionals.
- Liaise with other hospital and community teams along agreed pathways to support the delivery of patient and family centred care.
- Contribute to the efficient running of the Ambulatory Care Service.
- Work across departmental boundaries
- Demonstrate adaptability and sound decision-making skills.
- Contribute to the on-going development of the Ambulatory care service
- Develop practice guidelines based upon evidence gained from audit and literature review.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role and responsibilities.
In summary, the Chemotherapy Specialist Nurse will:
- Co-ordinate service activity daily ensuring appropriate use of resources.
- Liaise with clinical areas to identify patients who may be suitable for the Ambulatory Care Unit
- Support, supervise and mentor nurses completing the Care of Patient Receiving Chemotherapy module.
- Accept patient referrals to agreed criteria / patient caseload.
- Contribute to the development of the service philosophy and the therapeutic environment.
- Have a sensitive and compassionate manner with patients and relatives who are in various states of emotional distress in view of delicate nature of the disease.
- As part of the wider department, participate in arrangements for delivery of SACT when delivery is essential and is sometimes required to be off-site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role and responsibilities.
In summary, the Chemotherapy Specialist Nurse will:
- Co-ordinate service activity daily ensuring appropriate use of resources.
- Liaise with clinical areas to identify patients who may be suitable for the Ambulatory Care Unit
- Support, supervise and mentor nurses completing the Care of Patient Receiving Chemotherapy module.
- Accept patient referrals to agreed criteria / patient caseload.
- Contribute to the development of the service philosophy and the therapeutic environment.
- Have a sensitive and compassionate manner with patients and relatives who are in various states of emotional distress in view of delicate nature of the disease.
- As part of the wider department, participate in arrangements for delivery of SACT when delivery is essential and is sometimes required to be off-site.
Person Specification
Education/training
Essential
- Registered Adult nurse: Active entry on the NMC register
- Specialist training and experience in SACT administration, cancer care or palliative care
Skills and experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in ward co-ordination
- Shown ability to support and supervise others.
- Good communication skills - empathetic providing psychological and emotional support, able to break bad news and provide clear instructions and constructive feedback.
Person Specification
Education/training
Essential
- Registered Adult nurse: Active entry on the NMC register
- Specialist training and experience in SACT administration, cancer care or palliative care
Skills and experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in ward co-ordination
- Shown ability to support and supervise others.
- Good communication skills - empathetic providing psychological and emotional support, able to break bad news and provide clear instructions and constructive feedback.
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).
