Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable nurse with relevant post registration experience. The post registration qualifications that are required are Mentorship, and a SACT qualification. As a cancer nurse you will have access to training and education as well as the support of a fantastic, dedicated team. The opportunities for a cancer nurse are wide ranging and our career pathways branch out into many other areas setting you off on a rewarding career.
This is a varied and exciting role with the opportunity for professional and personal development within the challenging and rewarding specialty of Oncology/Haematology.
We have 2 Chemotherapy Units at Preston and at Chorley Hospital. You will be required to work across both sites.
Must have current SACT experience
Main duties of the job
We are looking for experienced nurses in the innovative field of Chemotherapy to become a Chemotherapy Sister/Charge Nurse providing excellent quality care for cancer patients during their Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment.
We were shortlisted in the Nursing times Awards 2018 as Finalist in the Cancer Nursing Category. We are a strong team who regularly receive excellent patient feedback.
What we do:o Cytotoxic chemotherapyo Trial treatmentso Biological therapieso Radiotherapy
We provide a wide range of leadership, clinical development and post registration programs to support staff to reach their full potential, and have some of the best learning facilities in the country. As a Centre for Health Innovation and Research our staff have lots of opportunities to participate in clinical trials and studies, and as a teaching hospital you can get involved in delivering education programs for student doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.
Our staff are our greatest asset and we believe that supporting our workforce to grow, develop and innovate creates a great place to work, and enables us to provide excellent care with compassion for our patients.
About us
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.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see attached the job description & person specification linked to this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see attached the job description & person specification linked to this post.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Awareness of changes within Nursing practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Safeguarding and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Demonstrates competency during internship
- Expanded clinical role eg IV additives, venepuncture and cannulation
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg surgery
- Knowledge of Research and Development
- Knowledge of ethical issues
- Knowledge of Leadership and Management
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration
- Diploma in Nursing
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 months commencement in post
- Experienced in the delivery of Chemotherapy
- Post Reg Chemotherapy Module
- RN1, RN2 General Nursing Posts
- RN8 or RNC Children's Nursing Posts
- Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
Desirable
- Degree
- Advanced communication skills or willingness to undertake
- Recognised counselling qualification
- Non medical prescribing or willingness to undertake
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Awareness of changes within Nursing practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Safeguarding and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Demonstrates competency during internship
- Expanded clinical role eg IV additives, venepuncture and cannulation
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg surgery
- Knowledge of Research and Development
- Knowledge of ethical issues
- Knowledge of Leadership and Management
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration
- Diploma in Nursing
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 months commencement in post
- Experienced in the delivery of Chemotherapy
- Post Reg Chemotherapy Module
- RN1, RN2 General Nursing Posts
- RN8 or RNC Children's Nursing Posts
- Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
Desirable
- Degree
- Advanced communication skills or willingness to undertake
- Recognised counselling qualification
- Non medical prescribing or willingness to undertake
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).
