Staff Nurse (Chemotherapy Services)
Job overview
The role of the chemotherapy staff nurse contributes to the overarching aim to provide the highest quality, holistic, patient centred care for all those in North Derbyshire affected by cancer, throughout all stages of their cancer journey. Working at the state-of-the-art facility, the NGS Macmillan Unit, was built to the standard of the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark and beyond.
Ideally the post holder will have completed the UKONS SACT passport or have up to date, equivalent anti-cancer therapy training and be proficient in nurse led interventions such as venepuncture, cannulation, and management of Central Venous Access devices (including implanted ports, Hickman lines and PICCs) and have experience and knowledge of managing infusion related reactions and extravasation. If applicants have some or none of these skills, they must be willing to complete such. We are looking for staff who are passionate to work with people affected by cancer and are motivated to complete Chemotherapy training.
Previous unsuccessful applicants need not apply.
Advert
We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering a first-class service within chemotherapy. The post holder will have a wealth experience working with people affected by cancer and a good understanding of the use and impact of cancer treatments.
Although it is desirable for you to be fully competent in chemotherapy theory and administration with this evidenced in a SACT passport, you may still be considered for the post if you are willing to undertake such training.
Working for our organisation
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is North Derbyshire's only acute district general hospital, with a new state of the art 24-hour Emergency Department service opening soon.
We're responsible for providing care and treatment to more than 400,000 people who live in our communities.
We are modern, well-resourced and in commuting distance of Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham and close to the Peak District. The Care Quality Commission rated the Trust as ‘Good’.
Our Vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people, with staff health & wellbeing at the forefront of our ethos.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- The post holder will need to be flexible and carry out nursing duties in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and ensure all Professional Standards and Trust Policies are complied with within the chemotherapy service in the NGS Macmillan Unit – specifically the chemotherapy treatment area.
- The post holder will assist senior staff with the provision of individualised nursing care.
- You will support the team in the achievement of chemotherapy services, in the safe handling, administration and disposal of anti-cancer therapy for haematology/oncology/palliative care patients undergoing treatment.
- The post holder will use a holistic patient centred approach to achieve objectives and provide support to relatives/carers whilst supporting patients through their cancer journey.
- It is preferred that the post hold have completed the UKONS SACT passport or have up to date, equivalent anti-cancer therapy training
- Proficient in nurse led interventions such as venepuncture, cannulation and management of Central Venous Access devices (including implanted ports, Hickman lines and PICCs)
Please find attached job description and person specification for further details.
Flexible Working
If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you.
COVID19 Vaccination
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID19 as this remains the best line of defence against the virus.
UK Points-based immigration system
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from 1 January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead, which is cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge.
Communications
Communications throughout the application process will be via e-mail therefore please check your e-mail account and Trac account regularly. References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form.
Please see the attached documents and links in relation to working for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In particular, the general conditions of employment and benefits of working for the trust.
This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future.