Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced chemotherapy nurse to work in the chemotherapy suite in the Primrose Unit.
The post holder will be responsible for administering and caring for patients receiving systemic anti-cancer treatment along with delivering high standards of specialist cancer and palliative care within the Macmillan Primrose Unit at Bedford Hospital NHS Trust.
Supervising and supporting junior staff, students and health care assistants and working as part of a multi professional cancer care team.
Main duties of the job
You will need to possess excellent communication and organisational skills, and be trained in the administration of chemotherapy and related treatments,
You will need to provide specialised nursing care whilst working within a multi-disciplinary team. In addition to demonstrating a high standard of clinical work when assessing, implementing and evaluating patient care.
Act as a professional role model and provide facilitative and effective clinical leadership
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
1. To ensure that care is delivered as per Trust and unit/ward policies.
2. To participate in the ‘Induction/Preceptorship packages’ as applicable after appropriate training.
3. To ensure that custody, administration and recording of drugs are in accordance with Trust Policy, Unit / Regional Guidelines for Cytotoxic medication and NMC guidelines.
4. To follow unit policy on extravasation of cytotoxic drugs and anaphylaxis as appropriate and when required.
5. To inform Unit/Ward Manager of any matters affecting the professional standard of patient care.
6. To adhere to the guidelines within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
7. Registerd Nurse (NMC)
8. Chemotherapy qualification
9. Cannulation & venepuncture course
10. Evidence of continuous professional development
11. UKONS SACT Passport
Desirable criteria
12. Mentorship Support for Professional Practice or equivalent
Expereince
Essential criteria
13. Substantial clinical experience within Acute hospital setting
14. Experience of good practical/clinical skills
15. Experience of working in an Oncology setting
16. Experience in undertaking audit
17. Experience in adminstering chemotherapy
Desirable criteria
18. Experience of clinical leadership
Knowledge
Essential criteria
19. Knowledge of professional issues and policy relating to specialist area
20. Able to act as a mentor and preceptor
21. Be aware of and act in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct
22. Demonstrate knowledge of clinical governance
Skills
Essential criteria
23. Skilled in cannulation & venepuncture
24. Excellent communication skills- written & verbal
25. IT skills- basic level
26. Excellent Interpersonal skills
27. Good organisational skills
28. Able to work within a multi-disciplinary team
29. Able to triage patients and take appropriate actions
30. Able to work under pressure and adapt to change
31. Skilled in Picc/Port management
32. Ability to deal with highly stressful situations
33. Ability top manage a nurse led workload
Desirable criteria
34. Team Leadership & Motivational Skills
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.