Job summary
Ideally, you will be an experienced Chemotherapy Nurse who has completed an accredited training in chemotherapy nursing practice and ideally have extensive experience in working within a haematology / oncology or chemotherapy environment.
1 year fixed-term contract/ Secondment
Main duties of the job
The Chemotherapy Practitioner Nurse is a cutting-edge role in the field of advanced clinical practice, which crosses professional boundaries, undertaking traditional medical roles and leading inter-professional practice. It is a role model of excellence in the delivery of holistic care to patients. The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the safe clinical decision-making process and is required to deliver an advanced level of clinical practice within the field of speciality care. Working within local and nationally agreed protocols and guidelines, demonstrates the knowledge and skills across the Four Pillars of Advanced Practice. With support and supervision the postholder will support service delivery and leadership working alongside colleagues in support of the education and development of nursing staff and medical colleagues.
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 values
We 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
As a senior member of the Chemotherapy team, a key element of this role is to participate in service review, setting up new ways of working to support, develop and implement new nurse led clinics in order to ensure new NICE Guidance treatment pathways for oral chemotherapy treatment are in place.To autonomously assess individual patient needs who are receiving systemic anti-cancer treatment, initiating investigations, determining differential diagnosis and initiating appropriate holistic, evidence based treatment and care and conduct nurse led clinics independently. To provide specialist and advanced clinical skills supporting the medical staff and nursing teams within the oncology department and to participate in the education and development of chemotherapy staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a senior member of the Chemotherapy team, a key element of this role is to participate in service review, setting up new ways of working to support, develop and implement new nurse led clinics in order to ensure new NICE Guidance treatment pathways for oral chemotherapy treatment are in place.To autonomously assess individual patient needs who are receiving systemic anti-cancer treatment, initiating investigations, determining differential diagnosis and initiating appropriate holistic, evidence based treatment and care and conduct nurse led clinics independently. To provide specialist and advanced clinical skills supporting the medical staff and nursing teams within the oncology department and to participate in the education and development of chemotherapy staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o1st level Registered nurse with valid registration oEducated to degree level. (BSc Hons Nurse Practitioner) or working towards this level. oMember of General Pharmaceutical Council oIndependent prescribing qualification (nurse/pharmacist) or willing to undertake oSACT passport
Desirable
- oTeaching qualification oEvidence of leadership development oEvidence of management development oAdvanced communication skills
Experience
Essential
- oRelevant experience within chemotherapy oExperience of successful multi-agency working oDemonstrable experience in relevant area of practice or equivalent oExperience of teaching and assessing in the clinical area oExperience of developing and undertaking audit. oParticipation in service development and implementation of change
Desirable
- oManagement of clinical leadership experience
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of professional issues and policy relating to specialist area. oBe aware of the nursing and midwifery strategy and promote the development of nursing within the trust. oBe aware of, and act in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct. oAble to act as clinical supervisor, demonstration of continued learning
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o1st level Registered nurse with valid registration oEducated to degree level. (BSc Hons Nurse Practitioner) or working towards this level. oMember of General Pharmaceutical Council oIndependent prescribing qualification (nurse/pharmacist) or willing to undertake oSACT passport
Desirable
- oTeaching qualification oEvidence of leadership development oEvidence of management development oAdvanced communication skills
Experience
Essential
- oRelevant experience within chemotherapy oExperience of successful multi-agency working oDemonstrable experience in relevant area of practice or equivalent oExperience of teaching and assessing in the clinical area oExperience of developing and undertaking audit. oParticipation in service development and implementation of change
Desirable
- oManagement of clinical leadership experience
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of professional issues and policy relating to specialist area. oBe aware of the nursing and midwifery strategy and promote the development of nursing within the trust. oBe aware of, and act in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct. oAble to act as clinical supervisor, demonstration of continued learning
Desirable
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).
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