Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, and experienced chemotherapy trained Registered Nurse to join our enthusiastic and friendly team in the administration of home chemotherapy for the patients in the Dudley borough. You will be supported by the Home SACT Lead nurse and our existing team of haematologists, oncologists, specialist nurses and pharmacists. This is a new position in which the post holder will deliver high quality specialist nursing care to patients and their families within the home environment.
The successful candidate must have proven recent experience in working with SACT in both haematology and oncology patient groups and also experience in toxicity recognition and management. Previous experience in the delivery of SACT within the community would also be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
Use of own car is essential for this post.
You will need to be able to meet the travel requirements of the post and be independently mobile and as such it is essential for you to possess a full category B car driving licence preferably clean or with no more than a maximum of 3 points
In this exciting and challengingrole you will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to foster good working relationships. The ideal candidate will be an experienced nurse with the ability to work autonomously within the multi-disciplinary teams involved in the patient pathway.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment. This aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.
This is an opportunity to join an NHS organisation that inspires its staff to innovate, with support and encouragement to continually develop. We expect all of our staff to demonstrate the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.
We believe healthcare is better when provided by supported and dedicated staff, so if you are innovative, forward thinking and dedicated to high quality patient care come and join our amazing team.
At the Dudley Group everyone is welcome, please ensure you have read our Recruitment Equality Statement included in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- Educated to diploma level or demonstrate experience of operating at this level
- SACT trained, able to administer chemotherapy independently and signed off on UKONs triage
- Evidence of completion of recognised chemotherapy administration programme and associated competencies, or working towards
Desirable
- Educated to 1st degree level or evidence of study at degree level
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Evidence of acting up as Band 6
- Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification
- Experience of close liasion with members of multidisciplinary team
- Ability to demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills
- Evidence of Acting up as Band 6
Desirable
- Effective leadership skills
- Evidence of having developed team working skills
- and visitors
- Computer Literate
- Understanding of leadership theory and practice
- Evidence of having implemented teamwork practices
- knowledge of effective people management practices
- knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post and be independently mobile and as such it is essential for you to possess a full category B car driving licence preferably clean or with no more than a maximum of 3 points
- Organised approach to work
- Demonstrates attention to detail
- Able to cope with some unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Projects/research undertaken on own initiative
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- Educated to diploma level or demonstrate experience of operating at this level
- SACT trained, able to administer chemotherapy independently and signed off on UKONs triage
- Evidence of completion of recognised chemotherapy administration programme and associated competencies, or working towards
Desirable
- Educated to 1st degree level or evidence of study at degree level
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Evidence of acting up as Band 6
- Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification
- Experience of close liasion with members of multidisciplinary team
- Ability to demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills
- Evidence of Acting up as Band 6
Desirable
- Effective leadership skills
- Evidence of having developed team working skills
- and visitors
- Computer Literate
- Understanding of leadership theory and practice
- Evidence of having implemented teamwork practices
- knowledge of effective people management practices
- knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post and be independently mobile and as such it is essential for you to possess a full category B car driving licence preferably clean or with no more than a maximum of 3 points
- Organised approach to work
- Demonstrates attention to detail
- Able to cope with some unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Projects/research undertaken on own initiative
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
