A leadership post running the chemotherapy day unit at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre for East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust. The nurse leads specialist care for adult patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapies, and deputises for the Unit Sister. The unit runs 08:00 to 20:00, Monday to Friday, and the post holder works autonomously while educating qualified and unqualified staff. Fit depends on an RN1, NMC registration and proven Band 5 oncology or haematology experience.
What the job involves
- Deliver specialist nursing care to all patients within the day unit
- Coordinate the overall management of the unit
- Facilitate the education and support of qualified and unqualified staff
- Take part in developing nursing practice in the clinical area
- Work independently and autonomously, accountable for own professional actions
- Deputise for and support the Unit Sister
Qualifications
- RN1
- Oncology or haematology care modules
- SACT accredited course or competencies
Registration & licences
- NMC registration
Experience
- Proven Band 5 experience in oncology or haematology
- Working with learners
- Handling distressed patients, carers and staff
Skills & knowledge
- Proven leadership skills
- Good communication and team working
- Prioritising patient care
- Cytotoxic drug administration; cannulation and venepuncture
- Knowledge of cytotoxic treatments and their side effects
- Health and safety knowledge; managing central venous access devices
Other
- Interest in teaching staff and clients
- Role modelling the Trust values
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Nice to have
- BSc or MSc
- Mentorship or teaching course
- Counselling skills
- Change management
- Experience with chemo care or electronic prescribing systems
- Audit experience
- Resource management
- IT skills
What’s offered
- High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of basic salary, minimum £4,552 and maximum £5,735 a year pro rata
- Flexible working requests formally considered
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
