About this role
Job summary
We are recruiting for a Chemotherapy Registered Nurse - Lister Macmillan Cancer Centre who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
We specialise in the administration of systemic anti-cancer therapies such as cytotoxic chemotherapy, targeted therapies and immunotherapy agents. We also administer supportive treatments.
We treat patients with a variety of cancer types in both the curative and palliative setting.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include,Respect, andImprove. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
The Chemotherapy Registered Nurse will undertake and assist in the safe administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy, monoclonal anti-bodies within the Oncology-Haematology client group, whilst also providing on-going support to patients and their carers.
You will ensure that nursing care within the chemotherapy unit is a high standard and in accordance with hospital polices, procedures and standards and adheres to the Units philosophy.
The post holder will provide a high quality service of care to patients and significant others and to promote a good learning environment. To support the Senior Nurse for Chemotherapy Services in all aspects of that role, as well as the other members of the team.
The successful candidate would ideally have some experience of working within oncology and delivery of systemic anti cancer treatment, however full training will be provided to the right person.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals
- The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
- New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
- Hertford County, Hertford
- Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation, and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active, current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Educated to degree level in adult nursing or a health-related subject
- Willingness to undertake formal university-based chemotherapy course
Desirable
- Post-registration qualifications in the field of oncology and / or chemotherapy
- Advanced communication course
Experience
Essential
- At least 1 year post-registration experience as a registered nurse in an acute setting.
- Experience working with cancer patients in a medical setting.
Desirable
- Experience communicating sensitively with people who are distressed or in need of emotional support.
- Previous exposure to central venous access devices.
- Experience in the administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy.
- Familiarity with the Chemocare prescription management system.
Skills
Essential
- Recognition and escalation of deteriorating patients
Desirable
- Venipuncture
- Cannulation
- IV administration of medications
- Chemotherapy administration
Knowledge
Essential
- Keeps up to date with developments in health and nursing.
Desirable
- Awareness of different cancer types and treatment modalities.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Role model our Trust values every day
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
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.
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
East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address
Lister Hospital
Coreys Mill Lane
Stevenage
SG1 4AB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)