Job summary
Applications are invited from enthusiastic experienced Senior Chemotherapy Nurses to join our senior nurse establishment in a dedicated multi-disciplinary chemotherapy team and work in our purpose built 20-chair Chemotherapy Day Unit at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford.
You will need to be chemotherapy competent and have considerable experience of caring for patients undergoing chemotherapy in a solid tumour and/or haematology setting.
Above all we are looking for experienced cancer nurses with passion and drive who are committed to maintaining and improving care for patients and their families who are undergoing chemotherapy/SACT.
So, if this sounds like you, please apply today!
Main duties of the job
You will join a team of senior Nurses to lead and develop the Chemotherapy Nursing team and demonstrate specialist expertise and professional knowledge.
You will work and act as a role model for professional practice and leadership within chemotherapy and cancer nursing and will act as a clinical expert providing expert advice when required.
We are able to offer you academic opportunities to study relevant cancer/chemotherapy related courses that will contribute towards your professional development and enhance your clinical practice .
You are encouraged to call or come for an informal visit to discuss this role and meet the team.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 17,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details of this rewarding role, please see attached job description, but responsibilities include:
To be professionally accountable and responsible for the standards and delivery of systemic anti-cancer treatment and associated nursing care within the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Broomfield hospital.
To provide support and specialist advice to patients, families and carers who are undergoing systemic anti-cancer treatment.
To support the training of chemotherapy nurses and the professional development and education of all chemotherapy nurses within the team.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details of this rewarding role, please see attached job description, but responsibilities include:
To be professionally accountable and responsible for the standards and delivery of systemic anti-cancer treatment and associated nursing care within the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Broomfield hospital.
To provide support and specialist advice to patients, families and carers who are undergoing systemic anti-cancer treatment.
To support the training of chemotherapy nurses and the professional development and education of all chemotherapy nurses within the team.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience as Band 6 in Haematology and/or Oncology nursing
- Experience of managing and mentoring others
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership/management/ mentoring/teaching training
Skills
Essential
- Chemotherapy competence/ SACT passport
Desirable
- Evidence of academic SACT nursing modules
- Evidence of academic cancer nursing modules
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience as Band 6 in Haematology and/or Oncology nursing
- Experience of managing and mentoring others
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership/management/ mentoring/teaching training
Skills
Essential
- Chemotherapy competence/ SACT passport
Desirable
- Evidence of academic SACT nursing modules
- Evidence of academic cancer nursing modules
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).
