Job summary
The chemotherapy suite is situated at the top of Medical Day Care, level 1 Gate 5B. The unit has 10 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.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 nurse to join our friendly and supportive team in the chemotherapy suite.
You should have at least 2 years chemotherapy administration experience and would be expected to manage the daily work load and coordinate the unit activity under the guidance of the Chemotherapy CNS.
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
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.
About us
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 27B and ITU for those patients that have more complex medical needs, or for those chemotherapy regimens that require a longer infusion time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder should have at least 2 years chemotherapy administration experience and be competent in caring for the sick patient within the chemotherapy setting, have knowledge of oncological emergencies and how to deal with them, know when to inform medical professionals and what can safely be dealt with in a nurse-led environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder should have at least 2 years chemotherapy administration experience and be competent in caring for the sick patient within the chemotherapy setting, have knowledge of oncological emergencies and how to deal with them, know when to inform medical professionals and what can safely be dealt with in a nurse-led environment.
Person Specification
Education and training
Essential
- RN with current live registration
- Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Chemotherapy administration
- Educated to degree level
Work experience
Essential
- Experience as working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Post registration experience in chemotherapy
Desirable
- Experience of managing resources and staff
Knowledge/skills/abilities
Essential
- Advanced communication skills, verbal and written, to include report writing and record keeping.
- Good organisation and personal effectiveness skills
- Able to work in a cancer/palliative environment
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Sound knowledge of the guidelines set out in the NMC code.
- Sound knowledge of Trust Policies and practices including manual handling, health & safety and infection control.
- Basic computer/IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with service need.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Flexibility/Punctuality
- Able to support staff
- Ability to be calm and professional when working under pressure
- Able to challenge, and to take appropriate actions to correct poor or unsatisfactory working practices
Person Specification
Education and training
Essential
- RN with current live registration
- Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Chemotherapy administration
- Educated to degree level
Work experience
Essential
- Experience as working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Post registration experience in chemotherapy
Desirable
- Experience of managing resources and staff
Knowledge/skills/abilities
Essential
- Advanced communication skills, verbal and written, to include report writing and record keeping.
- Good organisation and personal effectiveness skills
- Able to work in a cancer/palliative environment
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Sound knowledge of the guidelines set out in the NMC code.
- Sound knowledge of Trust Policies and practices including manual handling, health & safety and infection control.
- Basic computer/IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with service need.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Flexibility/Punctuality
- Able to support staff
- Ability to be calm and professional when working under pressure
- Able to challenge, and to take appropriate actions to correct poor or unsatisfactory working practices
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).
