About this role
Job summary
Do you want to make a difference to cancer patients? A career in cancer nursing may be right for you.
The Haem/Onc Day Unit in the Woodlands Centre at Hinchingbrooke Hospital is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and flexible Registered Nurse to join our team. The unit provides care for patients receiving a range of systemic anti-cancer treatments (SACT) and other supportive therapies.
This is a specialist nursing role, and you will be supported to develop your knowledge and skills in cancer and SACT nursing. The Woodlands nursing team also provides support to the cancer day unit at Peterborough City Hospital when required.
The Woodlands Centre is open Monday to Friday.
Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would ideally have some experience of working within oncology, haematology and delivery of SACT, however, full training and support will be provided to the right candidate. Our staff are important to us, and you will be given opportunities to develop your skills and contribute to improving services for patients and staff.
The post holder is responsible for providing care to patients receiving SACT and other supportive treatments, and will have the opportunity to further develop their knowledge and skills within cancer nursing.
The post holder is expected to take charge of the unit when required and demonstrate good clinical skills to support and teach other staff and learners.
The post holder will work collaboratively with all disciplines and effectively manage resources to maintain a high standard of care for patients, their relatives and carers. The post holder may also be required to support the cancer day unit at Peterborough City Hospital as part of the Trust's cross-site working.
About us
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as part of the Woodlands Centre nursing team, providing safe and compassionate care to patients receiving SACT and other supportive treatments.
The post holder will assess and deliver individualised nursing care, safely administer SACT, monitor patients and respond appropriately to complications and adverse reactions. They will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, support students and staff, and take charge of the unit when required.
The post holder will contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement and maintaining a safe clinical environment. They may also be required to support the cancer day unit at Peterborough City Hospital as part of cross-site working.
Full training and support will be provided to develop specialist SACT nursing skills.
See job description for full details.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
NMC registered Diploma or degree
Desirable
Teaching/mentoring qualification Completion of regional cancer network competency based chemotherapy training programme
Experience Essential
Demonstrative knowledge of clinical governance framework
Desirable
Recent experience working band 5 within oncology/haematology Experience working in NHS outpatient setting
Knowledge Essential
Good Record keeping and written presentation skills IT and standard keyboard 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.
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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)