Chemotherapy Nurse

Chemotherapy Nurse

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our amazing chemotherapy day unit team delivering anti-cancer treatments and supportive therapies.

We pride ourselves in supporting and giving hope to patients and their families by providing a relaxed, friendly environment in which they can receive their treatment.

We often build up special relationships with our patients and their families in this day case speciality.

Nurses within our team gain experience in all aspects of giving anti-cancer therapies as well as assessment skills in identifying and treating side effects, working closely with the wider oncology and haematology teams.







We are looking for a nurse who is passionate about giving excellent care to patients in a busy environment and want to join our small but dedicated nursing team in delivering care to people whose lives have been touched by cancer.

We are looking to recruit a chemotherapy trained staff nurse who has experience within oncology / haematology nursing and has a recognised qualification in the administration of systemic anti-cancer treatments including chemotherapy.

Full support and career development opportunities will be provided to the successful candidate.

You will acquire a broad range of extended skills to complement your passion for nursing and have access to a wealth of knowledge from consultant teams, specialist nurses and members of the wider multidisciplinary teams.

Main duties of the job

- Working as part of a team responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
- Administration of systemic anti-cancer treatments including chemotherapy.
- Allocating and checking work of junior staff, healthcare assistants, supporting students, and visiting staff members to the unit.






- Liaising with pharmacy and other members of the wider team including specialist nurses and consultants.
- Supporting the unit manager by undertaking basic audits as and when required.

About us

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £ billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana,





Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities







As a registered nurse the postholder is personally accountable for their practice and must adhere to the NMC standards expected of them.

Be an effective professional role model for staff.

Maintain own professional development through ongoing education and development together with all mandatory training.

Adhere to the Trust Policy on Scope of Professional Practice, developing own sphere of practice with guidance from the Unit Manager.

Adhere to sickness reporting policy.

Advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.

Maintain clinical records in accordance with NMC Guidelines on Record Keeping and Trust policies.

Provide statements as necessary, within required time frames.

Act as an advocate for patients.

Ensure medicines are stored,





supplied and administered in accordance with Trust Medicines Code and NMC Guidelines for the Administration of Medicines and maintain own competence in this respect, reporting any learning needs to the Manager.

Perform required clinical procedures (including speciality specific procedures) competently.

Respond to health emergencies and contribute to the resuscitation of patients as needed.

Inform the Manager of any circumstances in which safe care cannot, or has not been provided.

Competently use clinical equipment, undertaking relevant training as required.

Use IT Patient Information systems as necessary and in accordance with Trust policies, undertaking training as required.

Ensure appropriate and timely communication with patients and relatives / carers, advising, instructing and supporting them as needed and making use of support systems as appropriate (eg interpreters).







Ensure the environment is clean and welcoming taking steps to address any concerns and ensuring compliance with :

Health & Safety ,Infection Control ,Fire Prevention Management ,Risk Management , COSHH

Participate in appraisal process, taking opportunity to identify and discuss own learning needs with appraiser. Participate in clinical supervision.

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.







Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on : patient / service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture,





where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities.

As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff.

This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients.

We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children / vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

- Registered Nurse in appropriate branch
- Level 6 Chemotherapy Qualification

Desirable

- Diploma in Nursing
- Qualified mentor (or equivalent) or working towards
- Evidence of Post Registration development in the relevant speciality
- Management qualification

Occupational Experience

Desirable

- Minimum 18 months post registration experience in relevant speciality
- Experience of being in charge of a shift

▶️ Chemotherapy Nurse
🖊️ Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Scunthorpe