An exciting and rewarding opportunity has opened up for a kind and aspirational candidate to join the Oncology Team at Imperial College Healthcare, Private care at Charing Cross Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The Chemotherapy Charge Nurse will be responsible for providing evidence based care to our private patients.

The Chemotherapy Charge Nurse will manage a caseload of patients, providing assistance with scheduling, pre-treatment investigations, administration of treatment, monitoring as well as triage and follow up care. Offering information, expert advice and emotional support to patients undergoing treatment.

Additionally the Chemotherapy Charge Nurse will undertake managerial tasks and maintain excellent patient experience within the unit. Working collaboratively with the Oncologists and the wider MDT to ensure excellent high quality patient care is delivered effectively and efficiently and in line with national and trust guidelines.

The appointed candidate will be passionate and proactive in setting out and achieving a seamless pathway for patients in which patient experience is at the heart of decision making.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse on part 1 of the NMC Register
• Experienced in administering Intravenous fluids and medications
• Oncology Experience
• Chemotherapy/SACT experience

Desirable

• Mentorship
• Has attained or is working towards a 1st Degree

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience within Multi speciality nursing
• Experience of working within Oncology
• Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit
• Knowledge of NMC Code

Desirable

• Ability to appraise staff or willingness to learn
• Knowledge of current NHS and social care issues
• Extensive knowledge of Oncology specialities
• Previous experience of nursing patients with

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

• Competent in the administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatments.
• Organisation and management skills.
• Articulate with advanced written and oral communication skills
• Competency in medication administration including IV drugs

Desirable

• Manage of Central venous access devices
• Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.
• Understanding of Microsoft office including Excel and PowerPoint, Cerner and ChemoCare

Values and behaviours

Essential

• Strong commitment to work with cancer patients
• Calm, Reliable, Flexible
• Motivated, Punctual
• Professional Enthusiasm

Other requirements

Essential

• Reliable work record
• Good personal hygiene
• Good general health
• oAble to consistently adopt behaviours that demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the Trust values to Care, Excel and Innovate towards everyone who uses or delivers our patient services

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

Fulham Palace Rd

London

W6 8RF

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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