Job overview
When you walk onto our Unit, immediately on the left you will see our patients receiving their treatment – for visitors it is raw & humbling but for us, making them comfortable and caring about every single one of them is what we do best. Our team are proud to look after people from all ages, ethnicities, genders, giving them genuine love, care and support when they are often at their most scared and anxious. We all know the impact Cancer has, so joining our team, you will play such a big part in our patients journey
Not every patient we look after makes it, that’s the tough part of the job, but we are proud of our whole team approach. You will see your colleagues every day which ensures our strong team approach as we work collectively to support every patient & their families through this very difficult time.
The impact you make is essential part of working with us. You may never have considered working in our Oncology Service so we welcome you with open arms.
Main duties of the job
We’re a small team but this is a HUGE opportunity. We are busy, it’s fast paced but by goodness we hit things head on and move mountains.
A typical day sees you looking after your own patients who come in for their treatment, providing them with information, stability and empathy – you will really get to know them and become their extended family. They're looking to you to support them, and regardless whether they are your first or last patient of the day, they all need the very best of you.
We asked our team what the best part of the role was, they said ‘Seeing the difference we make first hand’
You’ll have the chance to work with colleagues in our whole Oncology Service, our aspiration is also a rotation to include Out Patients & Ribblesdale Ward for some roles.
We don’t do nights or weekends so feel this really offers something a little different to balance real life alongside it. We are open 8am – 7pm Monday to Friday at Preston & Wednesday to Friday 8am – 5pm at Chorley.
Working for our organisation
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
We want you to become the best version of you, so you will have the opportunity to:
1. Work autonomously in the management of your caseload
2. Play your part in the treatment of this illness, and rejoicing when people are discharged to continue their recovery
3. Continue to learn and develop around all things oncology, working with our wider Oncology service colleagues, taking all that knowledge and learning to help you with your future career choices
4. Do as much training as you can take
Our leadership is fantastic, our audits are green, our feedback great – join us to be a HUGE part in our continued success.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
5. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to meet patients’ needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines.
6. Support and provide patient education and health promotion
7. Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff
8. Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
9. Assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
10. Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care
11. Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation
12. Act as a role model, presenting a positive image
of self, team and the organisation
13. Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals
14. Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness
15. To participate in education and training of junior staff
16. Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice
17. Proactively engage with Trust wide or local changes and developments in nursing practice e.g intentional rounding, alcohol screening
18. Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager
For full job description please see the attachment.
We cannot possibly cram it all into one advert so would love you to contact Sarah or Rebecca to have a chat about the role. They have so much passion for what they do, we know you will enjoy chatting to them, just email or
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
19. Willing to expand clinical role eg IV additives, venepuncture and cannulation
20. Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
21. Demonstrates competency during internship
22. Awareness of changes within Nursing practice
23. Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
Desirable criteria
24. Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg surgery
25. Knowledge of Leadership and Management
26. Research and Development
27. Knowledge of ethical issues
Qualifications and Education
Essential criteria
28. Appropriate NMC Registration
29. Diploma in Nursing
30. NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 months commencement in post
31. RN1, RN2 General Nursing Posts
32. Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
Desirable criteria
33. Degree