Job overview
We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse - Chemotherapy who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
The Chemotherapy Day Unit treats patients with a wide variety of systemic anti-cancer therapies. The unit is currently opened Monday to Friday, and we work closely with other units one on site and one at our acute trust site.
Mount Vernon is one of the largest single site Cancer Centres in England and is an innovative and exciting place to work. We are internationally renowned for radiotherapy, chemotherapy, patient support services and research and therefore, you will be joining a cancer centre offering significant career development opportunities.
In addition, you will receive a High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,552 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
You will provide a high-quality service of care to patients and significant others and to promote a good learning environment. Supporting the Senior Nurse for Chemotherapy Services in all aspects of that role, as well as the other members of the team.
You will be aware of resource management and to provide effective links within the Trust and undertake and assist in the safe administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy, monoclonal anti-bodies within the Oncology. Haematology client group, whilst also providing on-going support to patients and their carers.
You will ensure that nursing care within the chemotherapy unit is a high standard and in accordance with hospital policies, procedures and standards and adheres to the Units philosophy.
You will contribute to the improvement of services.
Working for our organisation
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
* The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
* New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
* Hertford County, Hertford
* Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.
We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.
Person specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential criteria
* Active, current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (RN1)
* BSc / Msc
Desirable criteria
* SACT accredited course or competencies
* In possession of Oncology or Haematology Care modules
* Counselling Skills
* Mentorship or teaching course
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
* Working with learners
* Handling distressed patients and carers and other staff members
Desirable criteria
* Proven experience at Band 5 in Oncology / Haematology
* Team nursing
* Change management
* Working with chemo care or electronic prescribing systems
* CVADS
* Audits
Skills
Essential criteria
* Team player
* Good communication skills
* Proven leadership skills
* Cannulation and Venepuncture
* Ability to prioritise patient care
Desirable criteria
* Cytotoxic drug administration
* Resource management
* IT skills
* Teaching skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Knowledge Cytotoxic treatments and their side effects
* Management of central venous access devices
* Current relevant research
* Quality assurance
* Clinical Audit
* Staff development
* Radiation treatments
Desirable criteria
* Health and Safety
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
* Interest in teaching both staff and patients
* Diplomatic
* Innovative
* Supportive
* Adaptable
* Able to cope with stressful situations
* Time management
* Role model our Trust values every day
* Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and Inclusion