Job summary
Exciting changes are on the horizon for Northwick Park Chemotherapy Service, and we're looking for skilled and motivated Band 6 Chemotherapy Nurses to join our team in the Chemotherapy Day Unit.
We have an opening for experienced and passionate nurses with chemotherapy training who are eager to contribute to the development of our chemotherapy service. We are seeking individuals who are committed, motivated, and forward-thinking to compliment our existing team and provide exceptional care to our patients.
A Chance to Grow Professionally!
We value professional growth and offer opportunities to advance your career. By joining our team, you'll become part of an environment that values your skills and input, and where you can make a meaningful impact.
Qualifications and Traits We're Looking For:
? Chemotherapy trained nurses with passion and experience!
? Nurses with a dedication to providing excellent patient care.
? Nurses with proven clinical and leadership skills.
? Nurses with experience of administration of SACT, pre-treatment assessments and pre-treatment consultations.
Take the Next Step!
If you're interested in being a part of positive changes in the Chemotherapy Day Unit, we encourage you to get in touch. Your skills and dedication can help us achieve our goals in patient care.
Main duties of the job
- To ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented and evaluated for each patient within own sphere of responsibility.
- To work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care to the patients.
- Support patients and carers in their information needs
- To take charge of the day unit in the absence of the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse as required
- To participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process.
- The post holder will adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct at all times and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- To safely administer chemotherapy in keeping with local and national policy
- To act as a positive role model at all times.
For full main duties of the job, please see Job Description.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed job description and main and key responsibilities - please see Job description and Person specification of the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed job description and main and key responsibilities - please see Job description and Person specification of the vacancy.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- oFirst Level registration nursing qualification
- o Recognised Chemotherapy/SACT course
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
- oIV drug administration certificate
- oBSc Nursing or related subject or working towards.
Desirable
- oRelevant post-registration qualification in cancer
- oAdvanced Communication Skills Training
- oAssessors /Mentorship qualification /Teaching Qualification
- o Completed UKONS SACT Competency Passport
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- o2 years Oncology / Haematology experience
- oChemotherapy administration and in-depth knowledge of chemotherapy regimens and haematology / oncological conditions
- oExperience of advising on the management of treatment related toxicities and of using CTCAE to assess patients
Desirable
- oExperience in outpatient chemotherapy setting
- oPrevious experience at Band 6
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- oCannulation and phlebotomy skills
- oCompetent in the care and management of Central Venous Access Devices (CVAD's)
- oAbility to work autonomously and as part of a team
- oFlexible attitude to working
- o Excellent communication skills, written, verbal, non verbal and with the multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- oAbility to deliver highly sensitive information
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- oFirst Level registration nursing qualification
- o Recognised Chemotherapy/SACT course
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
- oIV drug administration certificate
- oBSc Nursing or related subject or working towards.
Desirable
- oRelevant post-registration qualification in cancer
- oAdvanced Communication Skills Training
- oAssessors /Mentorship qualification /Teaching Qualification
- o Completed UKONS SACT Competency Passport
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- o2 years Oncology / Haematology experience
- oChemotherapy administration and in-depth knowledge of chemotherapy regimens and haematology / oncological conditions
- oExperience of advising on the management of treatment related toxicities and of using CTCAE to assess patients
Desirable
- oExperience in outpatient chemotherapy setting
- oPrevious experience at Band 6
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- oCannulation and phlebotomy skills
- oCompetent in the care and management of Central Venous Access Devices (CVAD's)
- oAbility to work autonomously and as part of a team
- oFlexible attitude to working
- o Excellent communication skills, written, verbal, non verbal and with the multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- oAbility to deliver highly sensitive 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).
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).
