Chemotherapy Specialist Nurse

Chemotherapy Specialist Nurse focuses on support to patients and their carers undergoing treatment in the unit.

What the role involves

• Support to patients and their carers undergoing treatment in the unit.
• Facilitate learning and offer support to the ward nurses in caring for patients receiving SACT.
• Ensure patients attending for SACT are cared for to the highest possible standard.
• Develop practice with the support of the DTU & Ward managers, which develops the service provided.
• Review of national guidance.
• Support to patients, their carers/families and other health care professionals.

Skills and requirements

• Relevant care, clinical, support, registration, DBS, or safeguarding requirements may apply.

Candidate fit

• Work and promote the ethos of ambulatory care, which improves patient experiences and helps to relief pressure on in-patient beds.
• The successful candidate can look forward to working in a professional environment with a team that is passionate about delivering outstanding care to patients and their families.
• Accept patient referral’s as per the agreed criteria set out in the Ambulatory Care SOP.

Additional role context

• The postholder will: contribute to the continuing development and growth of the service through audit, attending departmental meetings.
• Contribute to the efficient running of the Ambulatory Care Service.
• Demonstrate adaptability and sound decision-making skills.