The Chartwell Unit at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is an eight-chair chemotherapy unit for haematology patients, and this 12-month fixed-term post sits within its nursing team. The nurse supports the unit manager in running a safe, effective unit, giving SACT and supportive treatments and caring for patients and carers from diagnosis through to palliative care. The role is open to SACT-trained nurses, with non-trained candidates considered at band 5. Visa sponsorship is not offered, so applicants need an existing right to work.
What the job involves
- Support the unit manager in running an effective and safe unit
- Work as part of the nursing team, combining autonomy with team working
- Deliver SACT and supportive treatments to haematology patients
- Deliver a high standard of care and service to patients
- Take a holistic, proactive approach to patient care
- Support patients and carers on all aspects of care, from new diagnosis to palliative treatment
- Complete the Trust induction programme, including supernumerary clinical shifts
What’s required
Qualifications
- First level registered nurse
- SACT competent
- Mentorship or teaching qualification
Registration & licences
- NMC registration
Experience
- Recent experience at band 5 or equivalent in haematology or oncology
- Teaching, assessing or supervising others in a clinical setting, with a commitment to teaching
- Proficient clinician and clinical role model
- Excellent understanding of cancer treatments and their side effects and complications
- Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to it
Skills & knowledge
- Cannulation, venepuncture and CVAD competence
- Administering prescribed medicines, including blood and blood product transfusion
- Excellent communication and good interpersonal skills
- Good understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS
- IT and keyboard skills
- Adaptable, flexible and well organised
Nice to have
- Understanding of resource management
- PICC placement
What’s offered
- At least 27 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays, pro rata for part-time staff
- NHS Pension Scheme with a 23.7% employer contribution and life assurance
- Blue Light card eligibility
- Flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing academic and clinical professional development
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
