Specialist Chemotherapy Nurse (Band 6)
Job Description
Job summary
Overall Responsibilities:
o To work on the Haematology Oncology Day Unit (HODU) &Mobile Cancer Care Units (MCCU) supporting patients, andtheir carers, who are receiving chemotherapy and supportivetreatments for haematology/oncology conditions
o The post is an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team whichcontributes to the effective and economic use of availableresources.
o Responsibilities include involvement in the day-to-daymanagement and co-ordination of HODU.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
o Maintain a high standard of nursing care for ill patients inaccordance with Airedale Hospital Trust's guidelines andprotocols.
o Contribute towards the development of clinical practice byparticipating in practice, and self- development programs onthe unit
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & "Understanding the new NHS
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of health and safety issues
- Knowledge of recent National Cancer Plans
Qualifications
Essential
- Studied to Diploma level or equivalent
- Registered with NMC
- Post registration oncology / haematology / chemotherapy course
- Recent evidence of study / personal development
- IV Drug delivery competencies
- Cannulation and phlebotomy competencies
- Access to CVADs competencies
- Administration of Blood and Blood Components competencies
Desirable
- BSc / MSc in Health care studies or equivalent
- Recognised teaching qualification (SLIP / ENB998 / D32 or D33)
- Leadership qualification (eg: Edward Jenner Programme / Rising Stars programme)
- UKONS SACT Passport AIMS / ILS / ALS
- Advanced communications skills Knowledge of palliative care issues
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Person-centered approach to assessment and care delivery
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in an NHS setting
Desirable
- Experience with managing change in the work place
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Steeton
BD20 6TD
United Kingdom
