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We are seeking highly motivated Band 5 nurses to join our Cancer Team. We are looking for enthusiastic, committed and dedicated nurses with excellent communication skills with an interest in oncology to join us.

You will be welcomed to the multi-disciplinary team and be supported through a program of development and training.

In this you will contribute to the provision and monitoring of high quality individualised nursing care. Providing a high standard of care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care, treatments and process. Undertake specific cancer care competencies including the administration of chemotherapy (SACT).

As well as being a registered nurse you will need to show experience of working in the acute setting and have an understanding of current issues relating to cancer care.

Main duties of the job

As a staff nurse in cancer services your role will be split between our Chemotherapy Unit and tumour site specific team. I n each department you will learn about each area's specialist services.

You will be working in our Chemotherapy Unit where you will be taking part in the administration of SACT. You will be learning about cancer, the specific treatments and care. You will gain specialist knowledge in the administration of chemotherapy.

You will spend time with other cancer specialist services including Clinical Nurse Specialists, ANPs, the Palliative Care Team and Acute Oncology Team.

The staff nurse is a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing skilled care and advice to cancer patients and their families / partners / friends in the inpatient and outpatient setting.

The staff nurse will assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service in all clinical cancer areas when required.

About us

If you are applying for a post involving access to persons in receipt of health services, your offer of employment may be subject to a disclosure certificate (police check) from the Criminal Records Bureau. The possession of a criminal record does not automatically preclude applicants from applying for posts at the L& D. All cases will be judged on an individual basis according to the nature of the post applied for.

In line with work permit requirements, preference will be given to applicants who are resident and eligible to work in the UK / EEA. If we are unable to appoint to the post, other applicants may then be considered.

All applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the post will be invited to interview. The minimum criteria are included in all application packs in the 'Person Specification'.

The L& D is an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates a No Smoking Policy.

The Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early after receipt of sufficient applications.

On line applications make it easier and quicker for us to keep in contact with candidates and all future correspondence from the L& D will be made on line via your registered email address. It is important, therefore, that you read your emails on a regular basis and respond as necessary.

If you have not received an invite to interview within 14 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a staff nurse in cancer services your role will be split between our Chemotherapy Unit and tumour site specific team. I n each department you will learn about each areas specialist services.

You will be working in our Chemotherapy Unit where you will be taking part in the administration of SACT. You will be learning about cancer, the specific treatments and care. You will gain specialist knowledge in the administration of chemotherapy.

You will spend time with other cancer specialist services including Clinical Nurse Specialists, ANPs, the Palliative Care Team and Acute Oncology Team.

The staff nurse is a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing skilled care and advice to cancer patients and their families / partners / friends in the inpatient and outpatient setting.

The staff nurse will assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service in all clinical cancer areas when required.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Including:

Chemotherapy UnitTumour site Multi-disciplinary teams / Clinical Nurse SpecialistsAcute Oncology ServicePharmacyPathologyAdministration servicesEmergency services

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• oExperience post registration of oncology/haematology or a passion for the specialist field oDemonstrates awareness of current changes in the NHS - in particular related to Nursing oExperience of working in an acute hospital setting

Desirable

• oOncology course e.g. ENB 237 or Oncology/Haematology/Palliative/Chemotherapy course module or degree or diploma in relevant speciality

Knowledge

Essential

• oDemonstrate knowledge of the application of evidence based practice oDemonstrate an understanding of the assessment process for student nurses oHas knowledge of performance review oKnowledge and understanding of the NHS and current changes oIV drug therapy

Desirable

• oEducation qualification oEvidence of audit or research project

Qualifications

Essential

• oRN with NMC registration oAwareness of professional responsibilities oKnowledge of current nursing issues oEvidence post registration training

Desirable

• oWorking towards a degree oMentorship module

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton

Luton

LU4 0DZ

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