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Chemotherapy Registered Nurse
The closing date is 31 October 2025
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Phoenix Unit Team at SouthTyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. Phoenix Unit - Sunderland site. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced band 5 nurse to join our team and support the delivery of high quality safe Oncology care. The successful candidate will be a registered nurse with degree level education (Adult) or working towards with relevant current clinical experience. This is predominantly a nurse led unit so we are looking for experienced nurses with an eagerness to learn oncology and haematological treatment pathways. You will have extensive post registration experience. Mentorship skills would be desirable. N59/safe administration of chemotherapy would also be desirable. In this role, you will work closely with other departments to ensure the timely admission, treatment and discharge of patients requiring a range of treatments. You will ensure the best possible standards of patient care and maintain patient safety to assist in providing a positive patient experience. The right candidate will have strong communication skills. Applications are welcome from experienced nurses looking to take the next step in their career. You will be fully supported to ensure you develop the skills required for the post. If you are looking for a challenge in your career and interested in the post please get in touch.
Main duties of the job
Give written and verbal advice/teaching to patients and carers. Provide accurate timely contemporary records of care and treatment inline with STSFT record keeping policy and NMC Work within Trust Nursing policies and procedures and professional boundaries undertake all appropriate aspects of Nursing Care required including specific relevant clinical skills gained following appropriate training instruction.
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 progress in the future. You will be expected to carry out venepuncture, venesection and cannulate patients daily. Aseptic non touch technique will be used in accessing Hickman Lines, PICCs and Ports full training can be provided in this you will need to be hard working, flexible and fit in well within our existing team. You will need to be able to demonstrate the Trust Values within your everyday work. Full training within Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) will be given and you will be expected to complete a university accredited course within this area within the first 12 months of the role.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
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Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLL.
To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for patients designated to their care.
To always work to the NMC Code.
To supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of delegation.
Provide effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of the ward/department in the absence of the Ward manager or deputy.
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
* Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information
* Able to work without supervision
* Competent in use of IT, such as Microsoft office, email, V6 etc.
* Knowledge of Evidence Based Guidelines, NICE, UKONS, NPSA.
* Management of CVADs
* Venepuncture
* Cannulation
* Knowledge within oncology/haematology
Qualifications
* Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified.
* SACT qualification or equivalent.
Physical Skills
* Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
* Full UK driving license.
* Ability to cross site work, in the various SACT units in Sunderland, South Tyneside and Washington.
Experience
* NMC registration.
* Specialist interest within haematology and oncological malignancies.
* Experience in oncology/haematology.
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.
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