Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced chemotherapy nurse to join the chemotherapy suite within the Primrose Unit.
The post holder will be responsible for administering and delivering care to patients receiving systemic anti‑cancer treatments, while upholding the highest standards of specialist cancer and palliative care within the Macmillan Primrose Unit at Bedford Hospital NHS Trust.
The role also includes supervising and supporting junior staff, students, and healthcare assistants, working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary cancer care team.
Main duties of the job
You will need excellent communication and organisational skills, along with full training and competence in administering chemotherapy and related treatments.
You will provide specialist nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating a high standard of clinical practice when assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
You will act as a professional role model, offering supportive, effective clinical leadership to colleagues.
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. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize 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. Ensure all care is delivered in accordance with Trust and unit/ward policies.
2. Participate in induction and preceptorship programmes as required, following appropriate training.
3. Maintain safe custody, administration and documentation of medicines in line with Trust policy, cytotoxic medication guidelines, and NMC standards.
4. Follow unit protocols for managing cytotoxic drug extravasation and anaphylaxis when required.
5. Inform the Unit/Ward Manager of any issues that may impact the professional standard of patient care.
6. Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times
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.