An exciting opportunity has arisen for nurses interested in a career in Cancer Nursing .

The Chemotherapy Nurse Trainee will support patients with a diagnosis of cancer undergoing systemic anti cancer therapy (SACT).

You will develop clinical expertise and professional knowledge in the delivery of chemotherapy/SACT by undertaking competency based training with support and guidance from the Chemotherapy Nurse practitioners that will enable you to progress to a band 6 role on successful completion of the programme. This programme can take 12-24 months to complete .

You will work and act as a role model for professional practice at all times and deliver high standards of nursing and supportive care to patients, their families and carers.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited from enthusiastic registered nurses to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary chemotherapy team and work in our purpose built 22 chair Chemotherapy Day Unit at Southend Hospital.

Ideally applicants will have at least 1 year experience of caring for patients with cancer in a general setting and wish to develop their knowledge and skills further by working within the specialty of Oncology/Chemotherapy/SACT

We are able to offer you academic opportunities to study relevant cancer/chemotherapy related courses that will contribute towards your professional development and enhance your clinical practice .

You are encouraged to call or come for an informal visit to discuss this role and meet the team.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 17,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Inform and educate patients on the prescribed chemotherapy and its side effects

To counsel, support and educate patients and their carers on all aspects of their cancer journey be they newly diagnosed or being treated with palliative intent.

Ensure that the patient has consented to treatment and reconfirms agreement to treatment

Undertake patient assessment, recognition and recording of chemotherapy induced toxicities using common toxicity criteria.

Recognition of dose modifications required for cytotoxic drug toxicities

Protocol driven decision making regarding suitability for treatment to include blood parameters and patient performance status.

Please see attached job description for further details.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Professional/Clinical

Essential

• First Level registration with NMC Previous postregistration experience. Good communication skills.

Desirable

• Evidence of post regristration study in cancer care. Cannulation skills. Oncology/haematology experience

Education

Essential

• Educated to or working towards degree level.

Desirable

• 1 year post registration experience

Research

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical trials and treatment Protocols

Management

Essential

• Current knowledge of relevant professional and NHS policy initiatives Evidence of team working

Desirable

• Audit knowledge Computer skills

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

PRITTLEWELL CHASE

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

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390-ONC-SO-8055