Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a staff nurse to join our friendly and supportive team in the chemotherapy suite to cover maternity leave for 12 months.
A wide range of chemotherapeutic agents are administered with patients receiving intravenous and/or oral chemotherapy and other anticancer therapies. All regimens used are in accordance with NBT policies and guidelines. Full training can be provided in house to achieve competency in handling and administering chemotherapy as per the Cytotoxic Policy CP5a.
Main duties of the job
The post will allow the use of skills such as venepuncture, cannulation and administration of blood and blood products. There is also an expanding PICC line service for patients in the chemo suite. This is a long term central line insertion for patients receiving more intensive and vesicant chemotherapy therapies to minimise vein damage. These patients attend weekly for line maintenance and flushing.
The post holder will have the opportunity to become competent in caring for the sick patient within the chemotherapy setting, having knowledge of oncological emergencies and how to deal with them, knowing when to inform medical professionals and what can safely be dealt with in a nurse-led environment.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a staff nurse to join our friendly and supportive team in the chemotherapy suite for a 12 month fixed term secondment to cover maternity leave.
The chemotherapy suite is situated at the top of Medical Day Care, level 1 Gate 5B. The unit has 8 chairs and it is the only area of the trust where chemotherapy is given for cancer. The unit caters for patients with a haematological malignancy such as, Lymphoma, Leukaemia, Myelodysplasia and Myeloma.
A wide range of chemotherapeutic agents are administered with patients receiving intravenous and/or oral chemotherapy and other anticancer therapies. All regimens used are in accordance with NBT policies and guidelines. Full training can be provided in house to achieve competency in handling and administering chemotherapy as per the Cytotoxic Policy CP5a.
The post will allow the use of skills such as venepuncture, cannulation and administration of blood and blood products. There is also an expanding PICC line service for patients in the chemo suite. This is a long term central line insertion for patients receiving more intensive and vesicant chemotherapy therapies to minimise vein damage. These patients attend weekly for line maintenance and flushing.
The post holder will have the opportunity to become competent in caring for the sick patient within the chemotherapy setting, having knowledge of oncological emergencies and how to deal with them, knowing when to inform medical professionals and what can safely be dealt with in a nurse-led environment.
Chemotherapy is predominantly administered in the Chemo suite between the hours of 9am-5pm as most treatments are given on an outpatient basis. Chemotherapy can however be administered in designated areas, for example, gate 8A and ITU for those patients that have more complex medical needs, or for those chemotherapy regimens that require a longer infusion time.
If you are a good team player, motivated with excellent communication skills and are interested please e-mail Becki Toghill, Chemotherapy CNS.Rebecca.toghill@nbt.nhs.ukext 43207.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a staff nurse to join our friendly and supportive team in the chemotherapy suite for a 12 month fixed term secondment to cover maternity leave.
The chemotherapy suite is situated at the top of Medical Day Care, level 1 Gate 5B. The unit has 8 chairs and it is the only area of the trust where chemotherapy is given for cancer. The unit caters for patients with a haematological malignancy such as, Lymphoma, Leukaemia, Myelodysplasia and Myeloma.
A wide range of chemotherapeutic agents are administered with patients receiving intravenous and/or oral chemotherapy and other anticancer therapies. All regimens used are in accordance with NBT policies and guidelines. Full training can be provided in house to achieve competency in handling and administering chemotherapy as per the Cytotoxic Policy CP5a.
The post will allow the use of skills such as venepuncture, cannulation and administration of blood and blood products. There is also an expanding PICC line service for patients in the chemo suite. This is a long term central line insertion for patients receiving more intensive and vesicant chemotherapy therapies to minimise vein damage. These patients attend weekly for line maintenance and flushing.
The post holder will have the opportunity to become competent in caring for the sick patient within the chemotherapy setting, having knowledge of oncological emergencies and how to deal with them, knowing when to inform medical professionals and what can safely be dealt with in a nurse-led environment.
Chemotherapy is predominantly administered in the Chemo suite between the hours of 9am-5pm as most treatments are given on an outpatient basis. Chemotherapy can however be administered in designated areas, for example, gate 8A and ITU for those patients that have more complex medical needs, or for those chemotherapy regimens that require a longer infusion time.
If you are a good team player, motivated with excellent communication skills and are interested please e-mail Becki Toghill, Chemotherapy CNS.Rebecca.toghill@nbt.nhs.ukext 43207.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- RN with current live registration
Desirable
- Chemotherapy administration
Work Experience
Essential
- Currently working in a hospital setting as a registered nurse
- Expectation to undertake training for extended roles required by the department ie. IV drug administration (including cytotoxics), cannulation, venepuncture, ECG.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Advanced communication skills, verbal and written, to include report writing and record keeping.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and wider multidisciplinary team.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Basic computer/IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with service need.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- RN with current live registration
Desirable
- Chemotherapy administration
Work Experience
Essential
- Currently working in a hospital setting as a registered nurse
- Expectation to undertake training for extended roles required by the department ie. IV drug administration (including cytotoxics), cannulation, venepuncture, ECG.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Advanced communication skills, verbal and written, to include report writing and record keeping.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and wider multidisciplinary team.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Basic computer/IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with service need.
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).
