We are recruiting for a Chemotherapy Staff Nurse who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

The unit is currently open from 08:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday and we work in partnership with the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. The shift patterns include 3 x 9.5 hour shifts & 1 x 9.0 hour shift across Monday to Friday.

In the facilities 18 people are able to receive their chemotherapy treatment at any one time, thus reducing waiting times and the need for people to have their treatment at another of the Trust's hospitals.

The centre features clear areas where people can discuss sensitive information about their diagnosis and treatment with clinical and nursing staff.

Our Values are Include, Respect and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond!

Main duties of the job

To 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.

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.

To 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.

You would ideally have some experience of working within oncology and delivery of systemic anti cancer treatment, however full training could be provided to the right candidate.

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.

Person Specification

Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse on part 1, part 2 or part 12 of the NMC register
• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Evidence of further education, training and on-going learning
• Relevant post registration experience
• SACT Accredited course or competencies or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Degree in Nursing/ Social Science
• MsC
• Counselling skills
• Evidence of Assessing and Mentorship qualification

Previous Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working as a band 5 within Oncology or Haematology
• Evidence of supporting junior members of staff
• Handling distressed patients and carers and other staff members

Desirable

• Team nursing experience
• Experience of using chemocare/ electronic prescribing systems
• Previous experience of taking part in audits

Skills

Essential

• Good management skills
• Confident in teaching
• Communication skills
• Team player
• Cytotoxic drug administration and handling
• CVAD skills
• Intravenous infusion therapy
• Ability to priorities patient care

Desirable

• Resource management
• IT skills
• Teaching skills with confidence in teaching
• Manage the department in Senior Sister/ Senior Charge Nurse absence

Knowledge

Essential

• In depth knowledge of cytotoxic treatments and their side effects
• Health and Safety
• Able to delegate and prioritise workload effectively
• Can manage complicated situations such as the care of CVAD's/ Unwell patients/ booking errors

Desirable

• Current relevant research
• Quality assurance
• Staff development

Employer details

Employer name

East and North Herts NHS Trust

Address

Lister Hospital

Coreys Mill Lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB

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361-6455813