Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a chemotherapy nurse to work in the chemotherapy suite in the Primrose Unit.
The post holder will be responsible for administering and caring for patients receiving systemic anti-cancer treatment along with delivering high standards of specialist cancer and palliative care within the Macmillan Primrose Unit at Bedford Hospital NHS Trust.
Supervising and supporting junior staff, students and health care assistants and working as part of a multi professional cancer care team.
Main duties of the job
You will need to possess excellent communication and organisational skills, and be trained in the administration of chemotherapy and related treatments,
You will need to provide specialised nursing care whilst working within a multi-disciplinary team. In addition to demonstrating a high standard of clinical work when assessing, implementing and evaluating patient care.
Act as a professional role model and provide facilitative and effective clinical leadership
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our valuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
- To ensure that care is delivered as per Trust and unit/ward policies.
- To participate in the Induction/Preceptorship packages as applicable after appropriate training.
- To ensure that custody, administration and recording of drugs are in accordance with Trust Policy, Unit / Regional Guidelines for Cytotoxic medication and NMC guidelines.
- To follow unit policy on extravasation of cytotoxic drugs and anaphylaxis as appropriate and when required.
- To inform Unit/Ward Manager of any matters affecting the professional standard of patient care.
- To adhere to the guidelines within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
- To ensure that care is delivered as per Trust and unit/ward policies.
- To participate in the Induction/Preceptorship packages as applicable after appropriate training.
- To ensure that custody, administration and recording of drugs are in accordance with Trust Policy, Unit / Regional Guidelines for Cytotoxic medication and NMC guidelines.
- To follow unit policy on extravasation of cytotoxic drugs and anaphylaxis as appropriate and when required.
- To inform Unit/Ward Manager of any matters affecting the professional standard of patient care.
- To adhere to the guidelines within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerd Nurse (NMC)
- Chemotherapy qualification
- Cannulation & venepuncture course
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- UKONS SACT Passport
Desirable
- Mentorship Support for Professional Practice or equivalent
Expereince
Essential
- Substantial experience in Acute general practice or similar
- Experience of good practical/clinical skills
- Experience of working in an Oncology setting
- Experience in undertaking audit
- Experience in adminstering chemotherapy
Desirable
- Experience of clinical leadership
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of professional issues and policy relating to specialist area
- Able to act as a mentor and preceptor
- Be aware of and act in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct
- Demonstrate knowledge of clinical governance
Skills
Essential
- Skilled in cannulation & venepuncture
- Excellent communication skills- written & verbal
- IT skills- basic level
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Able to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to triage patients
- Able to work under pressure and adapt to change
- Skilled in Picc/Port management
Desirable
- Team Leadership & Motivational Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerd Nurse (NMC)
- Chemotherapy qualification
- Cannulation & venepuncture course
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- UKONS SACT Passport
Desirable
- Mentorship Support for Professional Practice or equivalent
Expereince
Essential
- Substantial experience in Acute general practice or similar
- Experience of good practical/clinical skills
- Experience of working in an Oncology setting
- Experience in undertaking audit
- Experience in adminstering chemotherapy
Desirable
- Experience of clinical leadership
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of professional issues and policy relating to specialist area
- Able to act as a mentor and preceptor
- Be aware of and act in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct
- Demonstrate knowledge of clinical governance
Skills
Essential
- Skilled in cannulation & venepuncture
- Excellent communication skills- written & verbal
- IT skills- basic level
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Able to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to triage patients
- Able to work under pressure and adapt to change
- Skilled in Picc/Port management
Desirable
- Team Leadership & Motivational Skills
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).
