Registered Nurse - Chemotherapy Service

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated and enthusiastic registered nurses to join the Cancer Nursing Team within our busy Chemotherapy Day Unit. Our Day Units are located at both Dewsbury and Pontefract Hospitals. Whilst these specific vacancies are based primarily at our Dewsbury site, successful candidates must be willing to travel and work across both locations as operational needs require. We have full and part time vacancies available for dedicated registered nurses to provide outstanding clinical care for patients within the pathway for Oncology and Haematology. The successful candidates will work within an established, friendly team to deliver a high quality, safe and effective Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Service, ensuring an exceptional patient experience. A SACT competency (UKONS Passport), previous experience within Oncology, Haematology, or SACT service would be advantageous but not essential, as full education and ongoing support to acquire the passport will be provided once in post. You must be IT literate to navigate our various clinical systems, and are able to communicate well. Please apply without delay as we may close the advert early if sufficient applications are received.

Main duties of the job

• To administer chemotherapy and other anti-cancer treatments, supportive therapies, and blood products according to prescribed protocols and trust guidelines.
• To monitor and assess patients during their treatment/chemotherapy sessions, ensure their well-being, and manage any acute symptoms or reaction related emergencies.
• Participating in the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patients carers and staff.
• Ability to relate to all staff and patients in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and able to work effectively as part of team.
• Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective working relationships.
• Recognising areas of conflict and assisting in the management of this to promote a healthy working environment.
• Maintaining an awareness of national and regional initiatives.
• Participating in the individual performance review process.
• Participating in Clinical Supervision where this is appropriate
• Participating in the implementation and monitoring of the Trusts Nursing Charter standards.
• Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Dewsbury and District Hospital

Dewsbury

West Yorkshire

WF13 4HS

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Dewsbury and District Hospital

Dewsbury

West Yorkshire

WF13 4HS

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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