About this role
Job summary
Are you a highly motivated, forward thinking, registered nurse with an interest in developing your career within oncology/haematology chemotherapy?
We are looking for a Band 5 nurse, with experience in IV therapy and cannulation who is interested in working with chemotherapy/SACT patients within our busy nurse-led Macmillan chemotherapy day unit.
You will be supported developing your skills, and knowledge within this specialist field alongside completing the SACT university module and the SACT Passport.
Main duties of the job
To ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented and evaluated for each patient within own sphere of responsibility. To work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care to the patients. Support patients and carers in their information needs To participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process. The post holder will adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct at all times and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures. To safely administer chemotherapy in keeping with local and national policy To act as a positive role model at all times.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view the full main responsibilities, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications Essential
oFirst Level registration nursing qualification. oEvidence of continuing professional development oIV drug administration certificate.
Desirable
oRecognised Chemotherapy qualification or equivalent oRelevant post-registration qualification in cancer oAssessors /Mentorship qualification
Knowledge & Experien Essential
oMinimum of 12 months post registration experience in an acute clinical setting.
Desirable
Previously worked with cancer patients
Skills, Abilities and Attributes Essential
oCannulation and phlebotomy skills oMedication administration skills, including IV administration oIT skills oAble to communicate effectively and sensitively with people of all capabilities and attitudes
Desirable
oCompetent in the care and management of CVADs
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Northwick Park Hospital
Watford road
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)