Be part of our Cancer Services Family.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Registered Nurses to work within the day case Oncology/Haematology Chemotherapy Unit, Ingham Suite & Emerald Suite ULHT. Both units are open Monday to Friday with flexible hours available.

You will primarily be working on Ingham Suite Lincoln, but will occasionally be required to work on the Emerald Suite Grantham

Ingham suite has 18 chairs and delivers approximately 160 chemotherapy treatments per week.

Main duties of the job

This position offers the applicant an opportunity to develop clinical and managerial skills relating to Systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT) and central lines. You will be supported whilst you are completing your SACT pack by all members of the team whilst learning about the various types of anticancer treatments delivered on the unit. The ideal candidate will be a 1st level registered nurse, with the ability to undertake extended skills such as venepuncture, cannulation ,IV administration, care of central lines and chemotherapy administration are desirable

You must be proactive and able to demonstrate clinical effective practice and be able to priorities and organize workload. You must be willing to work as part of a team and be able to deliver a high standard of nursing care in a demanding environment.

About us

Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of �643 million (22/23) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.

Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - Outstanding Care Personally Delivered - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.

We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.

Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.

This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated

Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current first level Registered Nurse with NMC

Desirable

• Evidence of further education e.g. ENB 237, degree
• Teaching/mentorship certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a registered nurse in a clinical setting
• Committed to ongoing personal development

Desirable

• Recent experience as a registered nurse in haematology and/or oncology

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Able to demonstrate good leadership skills
• Extended competencies in IV administration
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework

Desirable

• Evidence of extended roles
• Experience of managing central venous access devices
• Ability to administer chemotherapy

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Demonstrates awareness of current changes in the NHS.
• To be able to articulate their own vision for the development of nursing and nurse led initiatives within the ward.
• Ability to manage and motivate staff
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload.
• Able to demonstrate professional and calm manner when dealing with the demands of the service
• Able to demonstrate professional and calm manner when dealing with the demands of the service

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

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357-LN-944-24