Chemotherapy Nurse

Job description

Job summary

Ward 7A at St Bartholomew's Hospital is a busy and dynamic Cancer Day Unit, delivering high-quality care to a large number of patients in a state-of-the-art facility in the heart of the City of London.While the administration of chemotherapy and immunotherapy forms the core of the role, there are excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression. Nurses have the opportunity to gain experience in Medical Oncology, Haemato-Oncology, or both, enabling them to develop a broad and rewarding clinical skill set.Our nurses play an integral role within the multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to coordinate daily clinical activities, lead shifts, undertake clinic responsibilities, conduct on-treatment reviews, and provide pre-chemotherapy counselling and patient education. These varied responsibilities ensure that every member of the team can develop expertise while making a meaningful difference to the patient experience.We are committed to supporting the ongoing development of our staff through education, training, and specialist career pathways. This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic Band 6 nurses to join our experienced team of chemotherapy specialist nurses and build a rewarding career in cancer care within a supportive and forward-thinking environment

Main duties of the job

To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualized, holistic patient care in conjunction with the inter-professional team.As a proficient practitioner in SACT care, the post holder acts as a professional role model and clinical teacher. He / she will also provide effective mentorship and supervision, participating in the education and training of nursing and non-nursing staff.He/she also takes charge of the Day Care Unit as required, liaising closely with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with continuing responsibility. The post holder will be asked to perform the Clinic Nurse Role at times - coordinating all the prescriptions, blood tests and confirmations in advance, so that treatment production /dispensary occurs in a timely manner.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.

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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered Nurse
• Chemotherapy certified
• Relevant specialist cancer course
• Cancer Background

Desirable

• Working towards a Degree
• Leadership course
• Advanced communication

Skills

Essential

• Trained and competent in SACT
• Evidence of proficient clinical skills in SACT care
• Proficient in communication
• Understanding of reflective practice and how it can be used
• Evidence of critical thinking and initiative to solve problems and manage workload
• Able to work in a changing environment and to actively support / promote planned change
• Demonstrates effective team work skills
• Good communication skills
• Proficient clinical skills
• Patient focused
• Ability to adapt
• Venepuncture and phlebotomy
• Good organisational skills including prioritising workload
• Counselling skill
• Basic computer skills

Desirable

• Apheresis
• Stem cell administration

Experience

Essential

• Relevant cancer care experience
• Haemato-oncology/ or Medical-oncology specialist knowledge
• Chemothearpy certification
• Practice Assessor / Supervisor qualification
• SACT trained and competent
• IV competent

Knowledge

Essential

• -Evidence of continuing professional development
• -Up to date knowledge of clinical speciality and evidence based practice
• -Knowledge of current NHS, professional and educational issues
• Understanding of current educational practices relating to training

Other

Essential

• In depth knowledge and understanding of cancer patient , it's treatment and management of side-effects
• clinical issues and common oncology emergencies and their management
• Intermediate life support provider or equivalent
• Current nursing practice developments and NHS developments
• Knowledge of current NHS, professional and educational issues

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered Nurse
• Chemotherapy certified
• Relevant specialist cancer course
• Cancer Background

Desirable

• Working towards a Degree
• Leadership course
• Advanced communication

Skills

Essential

• Trained and competent in SACT
• Evidence of proficient clinical skills in SACT care
• Proficient in communication
• Understanding of reflective practice and how it can be used
• Evidence of critical thinking and initiative to solve problems and manage workload
• Able to work in a changing environment and to actively support / promote planned change
• Demonstrates effective team work skills
• Good communication skills
• Proficient clinical skills
• Patient focused
• Ability to adapt
• Venepuncture and phlebotomy
• Good organisational skills including prioritising workload
• Counselling skill
• Basic computer skills

Desirable

• Apheresis
• Stem cell administration

Experience

Essential

• Relevant cancer care experience
• Haemato-oncology/ or Medical-oncology specialist knowledge
• Chemothearpy certification
• Practice Assessor / Supervisor qualification
• SACT trained and competent
• IV competent

Knowledge

Essential

• -Evidence of continuing professional development
• -Up to date knowledge of clinical speciality and evidence based practice
• -Knowledge of current NHS, professional and educational issues
• Understanding of current educational practices relating to training

Other

Essential

• In depth knowledge and understanding of cancer patient , it's treatment and management of side-effects
• clinical issues and common oncology emergencies and their management
• Intermediate life support provider or equivalent
• Current nursing practice developments and NHS developments
• Knowledge of current NHS, professional and educational issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust
Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

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