Staff/Chemotherapy Nurse Band 5 Northern Cancer Centre Carlisle
An exciting opportunity to join a well-established nursing team working in the Chemotherapy Unit, Northern Cancer Centre Carlisle.
The role will involve administering systemic anti-cancer treatment and supportive therapies to patients on the chemotherapy unit. Full training will be given on the unit and fully supported to achieve internal chemotherapy competencies. On completion of training, there will be the opportunity to work across both Carlisle and WCH chemotherapy sites. Interview date: 24 February 2025 37 hours 30 minutes/week
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job You will need to have excellent communication skills and be confident at communicating with patients who are facing a life-limiting illness. You will need to be confident in communicating with all members of the multi-disciplinary team at all levels. We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in caring for patients with cancer, who is keen to develop this and continually progress the service. You will be expected to complete cannulation and venepuncture and access central lines; in-house training will be provided. You will be required to complete pre-assessment and triage when SACT competent. You will need to be able to demonstrate the Trust Values within everyday work. You will need to be a registered nurse, aware of relevant/current professional issues. It would be desirable to have completed an oncology course and have experience of working with cancer patients but not essential.
Job responsibilities Accountable for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high-quality patient care. Provide effective support to both patients and carers throughout their care pathway. Act as role model, teacher, and supervisor for junior staff and students, participating in mentor and preceptorship programmes. To abide by Trust policies and procedures. Provide support for and depending on experience, deputise for nurse in charge in their absence. Act as patient advocate in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code / Health and Care Professions Council standards of conduct, performance and ethics. Work collaboratively as an effective member of the MDT. Participate in 24-hour on-call service when appropriate to role.
Person Specification KNOWLEDGE Essential
Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and ongoing professional development. Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context. Has understanding/experience of adult/child safeguarding.
Desirable
Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for mentorship if relevant to role.
SKILLS Essential
Basic IT skills.
Desirable
Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g., cannulation, IV drug administration, acting as scrub practitioner.
EXPERIENCE Essential
Relevant and recent clinical experience.
Desirable
Previous experience in specialty.
QUALIFICATIONS Essential
Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) / ODP. NMC / HCPC registration. Diploma / Degree in Nursing / ODP completed or willingness to undertake or equivalent experience.
Employer details Employer name The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Northern Cancer Centre 317 Carlisle CA2 7HY
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
An exciting opportunity to join a well-established nursing team working in the Chemotherapy Unit, Northern Cancer Centre Carlisle.
The role will involve administering systemic anti-cancer treatment and supportive therapies to patients on the chemotherapy unit. Full training will be given on the unit and fully supported to achieve internal chemotherapy competencies. On completion of training, there will be the opportunity to work across both Carlisle and WCH chemotherapy sites. Interview date: 24 February 2025 37 hours 30 minutes/week
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job You will need to have excellent communication skills and be confident at communicating with patients who are facing a life-limiting illness. You will need to be confident in communicating with all members of the multi-disciplinary team at all levels. We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in caring for patients with cancer, who is keen to develop this and continually progress the service. You will be expected to complete cannulation and venepuncture and access central lines; in-house training will be provided. You will be required to complete pre-assessment and triage when SACT competent. You will need to be able to demonstrate the Trust Values within everyday work. You will need to be a registered nurse, aware of relevant/current professional issues. It would be desirable to have completed an oncology course and have experience of working with cancer patients but not essential.
Job responsibilities Accountable for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high-quality patient care. Provide effective support to both patients and carers throughout their care pathway. Act as role model, teacher, and supervisor for junior staff and students, participating in mentor and preceptorship programmes. To abide by Trust policies and procedures. Provide support for and depending on experience, deputise for nurse in charge in their absence. Act as patient advocate in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code / Health and Care Professions Council standards of conduct, performance and ethics. Work collaboratively as an effective member of the MDT. Participate in 24-hour on-call service when appropriate to role.
Person Specification KNOWLEDGE Essential
Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and ongoing professional development. Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context. Has understanding/experience of adult/child safeguarding.
Desirable
Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for mentorship if relevant to role.
SKILLS Essential
Basic IT skills.
Desirable
Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g., cannulation, IV drug administration, acting as scrub practitioner.
EXPERIENCE Essential
Relevant and recent clinical experience.
Desirable
Previous experience in specialty.
QUALIFICATIONS Essential
Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) / ODP. NMC / HCPC registration. Diploma / Degree in Nursing / ODP completed or willingness to undertake or equivalent experience.
Employer details Employer name The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Northern Cancer Centre 317 Carlisle CA2 7HY
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
