Registered General Nurse - Chemotherapy

Department Cancer Centre- SACT Day care area.

Band 5

Hours: Full time 37.5hrs (part time hours considered)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a band 5 Registered Nurse to join our established team in our cancer centre at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The Cancer Centre team aspire to provide exceptional care for the public of Milton Keynes and as such we are looking for a passionate Band 5 Registered Nurse to assist us to achieve our aspirations. Are you that person?

The successful candidate will assist the Nursing team alongside the current senior structure within day care unit collaborating to ensure the provision of high-quality care, maintaining standards of clinical excellence, improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families, and carers within the Cancer Centre.

This rapidly expanding modern and busy unit offers many training opportunities for their staff, recent developments have led to the opening of our cancer centre in February 2020. This developing service is supported by a forward thinking & supportive Management Team, Nurse Practitioners, Palliative Care Team & Macmillan Information and Support Centre.

Part of this role involves undertaking a University Programme in Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).

Interview: 19/12/2024

Main duties of the job

Provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, acting as a role model for the Outpatients Team other professionals and students.

To support and deputise in the absence of the Senior and or Junior Sister. To ensure that resources are used effectively and the day-to-day management of a co-ordinated department.

We firmly believe in holistic care, with a newly established wellbeing team to enhance the recovery package for patients living with and beyond cancer. We have Citizen Advice Bureau onsite and offer a wide range of carers and patient support groups.

About us

Nursing & midwifery staff groups have expressed that their immediate managers encourage them at work. (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible workingopportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication and relationship skills

To ensure that individual programmes of care are planned, delivered and measured in order that Haematology and Oncology patients receive a high quality nursing service.

Analytical skills

Aim to improve the effectiveness of care, improve quality of care and patient quality of life experience.

To be involved in decision making with the clinical team involving complex facts or situations which will require analysis, interpretation, and comparison of a range of options to implement programmes of nursing care and interventions to support the patients healthcare needs.

Planning and organisation skills

To make a thorough assessment of the patients needs according to an agreed model of nursing care pre and during chemotherapy appointments.

To formulate evidence based programmes of care based on an assessment and evaluation of patient needs.

Responsibility patient/client care

To care for patients and their families within the framework of the departments philosophy of care.

Care of the patient undergoing systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT), pre, during and post care/emergency assessment and management of complications of treatments.

Please refer to the job description for further details.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Care of the Patient receiving Chemotherapy (or equivalent) qualification
• Competent in drug calculation as assessed at interview
• Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace.

Desirable

• Awareness of NHS policies
• Awareness of infection control issues

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience at band 5 level
• Experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Computer literate
• Experience working within Haematology or Oncology environment.

Skills

Essential

• Care of the Patient receiving Chemotherapy (or equivalent) qualification
• Caring in a professional manner towards patients and their relatives
• Venepuncture and cannulation skills
• Able to prioritise and organise work load effectively
• Able to work well within a team and develop effective interpersonal relationships
• Ability to demonstrate commitment and high standards of care
• Accurate record keeping
• Ability to plan and organise own work load
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively at short notice
• Good time management

Desirable

• Use of PICC/Hickman lines

Personal and people development

Essential

• Presents a Professional appearance
• Uses initiative
• Punctual
• Honest and reliable
• Ability to work within a team
• Self-motivated to learn critical care skills and competencies
• Support junior staff
• To work towards/be able to mentor

Communication

Essential

• Advanced clear style
• Self-awareness and diplomacy
• Aware of impact of own words/style
• Excellent written and documentation style

Specific requirements

Essential

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Macmillan Unit (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

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