Job summary
There are exciting changes happening within NorthwickPark chemotherapy service and the team in the Chemotherapy Day Unit are looking for dynamic and motivated chemotherapy trained nurses to join us. An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced and passionate Band 6 Chemotherapy Nurses who are keen to join our team to further develop our chemotherapy service. Our team are looking to recruit nurses who are committed, motivated and forward thinking to complement our existing team in achieving excellent care for our patients.
We are seeking an experienced nurses with proven clinical and leadership skills with a passion for working within the field of chemotherapy, you must have experience of administration of SACT, pre-treatment assessments and pre-treatment consultations.
Main duties of the job
The role of the chemotherapy nurse is to provide holistic care for cancer patients receiving systemic anti cancer treatments (SACT) and is a challenging and rewarding role. We are looking for an enthusiastic, and experienced Chemotherapy Nurse who can drive forward the Trust's vision and values within an existing team and ensure safe high quality care for patients within our care. To ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented and evaluated for each patient within own sphere of responsibility.
To work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care to the patients.
Support patients and carers in their information needs
To take charge of the day unit in the absence of the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse as required
To participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process.
The post holder will adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct at all times and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
To safely administer chemotherapy in keeping with local and national policy
To act as a positive role model at all times.
For full main duties of the job, please see Job Description.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed job description and main and key responsibilities - please see Job description and Person specification of the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed job description and main and key responsibilities - please see Job description and Person specification of the vacancy.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- oFirst Level registration nursing qualification
- o Recognised Chemotherapy/SACT course
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
- oIV drug administration certificate
- oBSc Nursing or related subject or working towards.
Desirable
- oRelevant post-registration qualification in cancer
- oAdvanced Communication Skills Training
- oAssessors /Mentorship qualification /Teaching Qualification
- o Completed UKONS SACT Competency Passport
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- o2 years Oncology / Haematology experience
- oChemotherapy administration and in-depth knowledge of chemotherapy regimens and haematology / oncological conditions
- oExperience of advising on the management of treatment related toxicities and of using CTCAE to assess patients
Desirable
- oExperience in outpatient chemotherapy setting
- oPrevious experience at Band 6
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- oCannulation and phlebotomy skills
- oCompetent in the care and management of Central Venous Access Devices (CVAD's)
- oAbility to work autonomously and as part of a team
- oFlexible attitude to working
- o Excellent communication skills, written, verbal, non verbal and with the multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- oAbility to deliver highly sensitive information
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- oFirst Level registration nursing qualification
- o Recognised Chemotherapy/SACT course
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
- oIV drug administration certificate
- oBSc Nursing or related subject or working towards.
Desirable
- oRelevant post-registration qualification in cancer
- oAdvanced Communication Skills Training
- oAssessors /Mentorship qualification /Teaching Qualification
- o Completed UKONS SACT Competency Passport
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- o2 years Oncology / Haematology experience
- oChemotherapy administration and in-depth knowledge of chemotherapy regimens and haematology / oncological conditions
- oExperience of advising on the management of treatment related toxicities and of using CTCAE to assess patients
Desirable
- oExperience in outpatient chemotherapy setting
- oPrevious experience at Band 6
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- oCannulation and phlebotomy skills
- oCompetent in the care and management of Central Venous Access Devices (CVAD's)
- oAbility to work autonomously and as part of a team
- oFlexible attitude to working
- o Excellent communication skills, written, verbal, non verbal and with the multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- oAbility to deliver highly sensitive 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).
Additional information
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).
