Job summary
As a team we are working hard to ensure we put high quality patient care and experience at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a compassionate, caring and experienced chemotherapy nurse to join ourteam. In addition to the standard chemotherapy clinical sister job role, the post holder will attend oncology clinics and at the first appointment ensure patients have all the required tests and investigations prior to treatment. They will also identify any specific support patients may requireprior to commencing treatment. This will minimise unnecessary delays and improve patient experience. The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey (NCPES 2023) has identified patients do not always receive enough understandable information about chemotherapy and immunotherapy prior to starting treatment. This post will support the wider team in improving this for patients.
Main duties of the job
- The role of the nurse has been created specifically with the patient experience in mind. This role has been created to improve the quality of information given to patients during their chemotherapy journey. You will play a vital role in the development and shaping of this service to improve the current process of information giving. The role will allow for the information to be delivered in a more individualised patient focused approach.
- The opportunity will then be there to follow the patient up at different points along their chemotherapy journey to review and support, thus enabling the patient ready access to your clinical expertise.
- Part of this role will be to ensure all diagnostics are in place, informed consent completed, and high cost funding is ready for the patient to start their treatment.
- Daily clinics to include, new patient assessment, post 1st treatment follow up clinic, a patient-initiated clinic and post treatment completion clinics.
- This role will be rotational, you will alternate between Band 6 unit nurse every month.
- There will be one position attached to each of the three chemotherapy units, Celia Blakey Unit (WHH), Viking Day Unit (QEQM) and Cathedral Day Unit(K&CH).
- This is a brand-new exciting position that will enable you to help grow and develop the service.
About us
We offer a full package of benefits, including a car lease scheme; on-site childcare; generous annual leave in line with NHS terms and conditions; high street and public transport discounts; a 24/7 staff support service - and the little things that make life easier, like on-site Amazon lockers and fresh fruit.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that's second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it's easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The role of the nurse has been created specifically with the patient experience in mind. This role has been created to improve the quality of information given to patients during their chemotherapy journey. You will play a vital role in the development and shaping of this service to improve the current process of information giving. The role will allow for the information to be delivered in a more individualised patient focused approach.
- The opportunity will then be there to follow the patient up at different points along their chemotherapy journey to review and support, thus enabling the patient ready access to your clinical expertise.
- Part of this role will be to ensure all diagnostics are in place, informed consent completed, and high cost funding is ready for the patient to start their treatment.
- Daily clinics to include, new patient assessment, post 1st treatment follow up clinic, a patient-initiated clinic and post treatment completion clinics.
- This role will be rotational, you will alternate between Band 6 unit nurse every month.
- There will be one position attached to each of the three chemotherapy units, Celia Blakey Unit (WHH), Viking Day Unit (QEQM) and Cathedral Day Unit(K&CH).
- This is a brand-new exciting position that will enable you to help grow and develop the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The role of the nurse has been created specifically with the patient experience in mind. This role has been created to improve the quality of information given to patients during their chemotherapy journey. You will play a vital role in the development and shaping of this service to improve the current process of information giving. The role will allow for the information to be delivered in a more individualised patient focused approach.
- The opportunity will then be there to follow the patient up at different points along their chemotherapy journey to review and support, thus enabling the patient ready access to your clinical expertise.
- Part of this role will be to ensure all diagnostics are in place, informed consent completed, and high cost funding is ready for the patient to start their treatment.
- Daily clinics to include, new patient assessment, post 1st treatment follow up clinic, a patient-initiated clinic and post treatment completion clinics.
- This role will be rotational, you will alternate between Band 6 unit nurse every month.
- There will be one position attached to each of the three chemotherapy units, Celia Blakey Unit (WHH), Viking Day Unit (QEQM) and Cathedral Day Unit(K&CH).
- This is a brand-new exciting position that will enable you to help grow and develop the service.
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
Desirable
- Trust leadership training or equivalent
Clinical skills and experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years significant and relevant oncology post registration experience
- 12 months post completion of SACT accredited course
Desirable
- Advanced Communication training
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
Desirable
- Trust leadership training or equivalent
Clinical skills and experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years significant and relevant oncology post registration experience
- 12 months post completion of SACT accredited course
Desirable
- Advanced Communication training
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).
