An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, and experienced chemotherapy trained Registered Nurse to join our enthusiastic and friendly team in the administration of home chemotherapy for the patients in the Dudley borough. You will be supported by the Home SACT Lead nurse and our existing team of haematologists, oncologists, specialist nurses and pharmacists. This is a new position in which the post holder will deliver high quality specialist nursing care to patients and their families within the home environment.

The successful candidate must have proven recent experience in working with SACT in both haematology and oncology patient groups and also experience in toxicity recognition and management. Previous experience in the delivery of SACT within the community would also be advantageous.

Main duties of the job

Use of own car is essential for this post.

You will need to be able to meet the travel requirements of the post and be independently mobile and as such it is essential for you to possess a full category B car driving licence preferably clean or with no more than a maximum of 3 points

In this exciting and challengingrole you will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to foster good working relationships. The ideal candidate will be an experienced nurse with the ability to work autonomously within the multi-disciplinary teams involved in the patient pathway.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment. This aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.

This is an opportunity to join an NHS organisation that inspires its staff to innovate, with support and encouragement to continually develop. We expect all of our staff to demonstrate the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.

We believe healthcare is better when provided by supported and dedicated staff, so if you are innovative, forward thinking and dedicated to high quality patient care come and join our amazing team.

At the Dudley Group everyone is welcome, please ensure you have read our Recruitment Equality Statement included in the advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• First level registration
• Educated to diploma level or demonstrate experience of operating at this level
• SACT trained, able to administer chemotherapy independently and signed off on UKONs triage
• Evidence of completion of recognised chemotherapy administration programme and associated competencies, or working towards

Desirable

• Educated to 1st degree level or evidence of study at degree level

Knowledge and Training

Essential

• Evidence of acting up as Band 6
• Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification
• Experience of close liasion with members of multidisciplinary team
• Ability to demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills
• Evidence of Acting up as Band 6

Desirable

• Effective leadership skills
• Evidence of having developed team working skills
• and visitors
• Computer Literate
• Understanding of leadership theory and practice
• Evidence of having implemented teamwork practices
• knowledge of effective people management practices
• knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post and be independently mobile and as such it is essential for you to possess a full category B car driving licence preferably clean or with no more than a maximum of 3 points
• Organised approach to work
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Able to cope with some unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances

Desirable

• Computer literate
• Projects/research undertaken on own initiative

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Dudley

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

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