About this role
Job summary
We are recruiting for aRegisteredNurse - Chemotherapy who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
The Chemotherapy Day Unit treats patients with a wide variety of systemic anti-cancer therapies. The unit is currently opened Monday to Friday, and we work closely with other units one on site and one at our acute trust site.
Mount Vernon is one of the largest single site Cancer Centres in England and is an innovative and exciting place to work. We are internationally renowned for radiotherapy, chemotherapy, patient support services and research and therefore, you will be joining a cancer centre offering significant career development opportunities.
In addition, you will receive a High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,552 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. 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, immunotherapy and monoclonal anti-bodies within the Oncology patient 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.
You will contribute to the improvement of services.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & 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; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & 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.
ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.
We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training Essential
Active, current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (RN1) BSc / Msc
Desirable
SACT accredited course or competencies In possession of Oncology or Haematology Care modules Counselling Skills Mentorship or teaching course
Previous Experience Essential
Working with learners Handling distressed patients and carers and other staff members
Desirable
Proven experience at Band 5 in Oncology / Haematology Team nursing Change management Working with chemo care or electronic prescribing systems CVADS Audits
Skills Essential
Team player Good communication skills Proven leadership skills Cannulation and Venepuncture Ability to prioritise patient care
Desirable
Cytotoxic drug administration Resource management IT skills Teaching skills
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge Cytotoxic treatments and their side effects Management of central venous access devices Current relevant research Quality assurance Clinical Audit Staff development Radiation treatments
Desirable
Health and Safety
Other Requirements Essential
Interest in teaching both staff and patients Diplomatic Innovative Supportive Adaptable Able to cope with stressful situations Time management 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 Mount Vernon Cancer Centre
Rickmansworth Road
Northwood
HA6 2RN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)