States of Guernsey

Oncology Specialist Nurse

The closing date is 08 August 2025

Job summary

The States of Guernsey are looking for an Oncology Specialist Nurse to join their team in Bulstrode Oncology Unit as part of Adult Community Services.

The post holder will be competent to safely deliver systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT) to a complex caseload of cancer patients on the oncology unit in line with agreed local and national standards. The post holder will work independently assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating all aspects of care including assessing and advising on treatment related toxicities. They will act as a role model to support junior staff and students. Competence in cannulation and venepuncture together with a good level of knowledge regarding oncology nursing practice will be expected.

Main duties of the job

Safely deliver systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT) to a complex caseload ofcancer patients on the oncology unit in line with agreed local and nationalstandards.

Work independently in nurse led pre-assessment clinics, assessing treatmentrelated toxicities in line with guidance and escalating any concerns to thesenior nurse on duty or patients oncologist.

Be responsible for all aspects of individualised patient care including theassessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care to cancer patientsundergoing SACT treatments.

Be competent in cannulation, phlebotomy and managing central venousaccess devices for example PICCs and Portacaths.

Deliver specialist education to patients, carers and other health professionals and act as a practice supervisor for students.

Communicate clearly with all members of the multidisciplinary cancer team, inorder to ensure optimised patient centred care.

Advise and act as a role model to less experienced nursing staff and studentsand participate in their continual professional development.

Continue to develop and maintain own clinical competency and knowledge oftreatments, and skills in the safe administration of SACT and supportivetreatments.

Where required in the absence of senior staff manage day to day issues andtake appropriate action in a variety of settings and situations

About us

The Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast.

Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you can effectively work with colleagues across the services, health and social care professionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies, the third sector and the community.

We offer an attractive relocation policy and competitive salaries with great career opportunities, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life balance.

As a health or social care professional who chooses to join our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care that you hoped for when choosing this career.

Date posted

25 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,152 to £62,310 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

K0005-25-0112

Job locations

Princess Elizabeth Hospital

Le Vauquiedor

St. Martin

Guernsey

GY4 6UU

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL

To undertake the assessment of patients and clients with complex care needsincluding individuals undiagnosed conditions.

To develop, implement and evaluate specialised programmes of care to meetthese needs.

To communicate effectively with patient/clients and their significant others,taking into account their cultural background and cognitive functioning.

To guide, advise and direct other staff in the assessment, planning,implementation and evaluation of specialised patient and client care.

To safely administer SACT to in-patients and out-patients.

Identify, assess and take action in SACT intra-treatment emergencies, takingappropriate action to minimise risk to patients (including: extravasation,anaphylaxis/allergic reactions, neutropenic sepsis).

To develop and maintain own clinical competency, knowledge and skills incannulation and safe administration techniques required for SACT andsupportive therapy treatments.

To be competent in cannulation, phlebotomy and managing central venousaccess devices e.g. PICC, Groshong, Hickman and Portacath

To initiate risk assessment processes to determine risks to the health andwell-being of patients with complex care needs, taking relevant action tominimise these risks.

To provide specialist advice to staff in managing emergency and other acutesituations, ensuring that the patients/clients needs are met and thatsignificant others are supported.

To utilise information and data from a range of sources to identifypatient/client problems and guide decision-making processes.

Within field of specialist expertise, and organisational policy, request specificclinical tests to establish a diagnosis.

To promote service user involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluationof care, respecting their wishes, beliefs and dignity.

To independently liaise and communicate effectively with all members of themultidisciplinary team and other agencies involved in the care of thepatient/client.

Maintain accurate clinical records of care to contemporary standards developing and utilising electronic methods as appropriate.

TRAINING AND EDUCATION

To take a lead in the promotion of the health and well-being of

clients/patients and their significant others, ensuring that health promotion isincorporated in the planning and delivery of specialist care.

To act as a supervisor to staff involved in implementing specialisedprogrammes of care.

To act as a practice supervisor to students and other learners.

To promote an environment that is conducive to quality learning andassessment.

Develop programmes of learning to meet the educational needs of all staffworking within the care setting.

Maintain own continuing professional development needs. The post holdershould hold a diploma and be willing to work towards achieving graduatestatus within specialist field.

Develop and maintain competence in the additional specialist skills related tothe needs of the clients and patients.

To undertake in-house annual mandatory training in Manual Handling, BasicLife Support, Fire Safety and AED training and other courses essential to role including e learning.

LEADERSHIP/MANAGERIAL

To ensure that clear systems of communication are developed between thepost-holder and relevant staff working within and outside the organisation.

To ensure staff are aware of organisational objectives, policies andprocedures related to the specialist area and the implications this may havefor their practice.

As appropriate, support staff with performance issues developing actionplans to address developmental needs.

To act as a professional role model for junior staff, promoting high standardsof practice and strong professional values.

To co-ordinate nurse-led and multi-agency activities within field of specialistpractice.

To manage conflict between individuals, including staff, patients/clients andtheir significant others. To act as an advocate for patients/clients, significantand more junior staff members.

Comply with the requirements of the Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey)Law 2018 concerning improper disclosure, misuse or breach of confidentialityin respect of information held on computer systems or otherwise; makedisclosures only with patients consent or within HSC policies on ConfidentialInformation (G122) and Sharing of Person Identifiable Information (G308)