Registered Chemotherapy Nurse - Secondment

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wavea national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

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We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

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Job overview

We are looking for someone who wants to increase their Oncology / Haematology experience, this post is a 1year secondment for a eager Band 5 Nurse. Applicants should have the motivation to work and increase their knowledge of Haematology / Oncology Systemic anti Cancer Therapies (SACT). The applicants main role for this post will be delivering supportive treatments to patients receiving SACT i.e, Iron, Blood Products and Immunoglobulins. SACT education will be delivered during the year secondment but SACT competency will not be achieved.

Cannulation, phlebotomy, or central lines skills are an advantage, but if not, then you should have enthusiasm to develop these skills to become competent.

Main duties of the job

To always act in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct (Ensures working colleagues also act in accordance with the Code of Conduct) and within the principles of the scope of Professional Practice and ensures other members of the team also work within the code.

To become expert in cannulation, venepuncture, central venous catheters and highly experienced in venous access assessment and administration of intravenous supportive therapies for solid tumour, haematology and non-malignancy conditions as required.

To carry out therapeutic venesection providing all care and supervision required by these patients.

To carry out practical clinic tasks and the supporting the provision of blood transfusion and other intravenous treatments, providing all care and supervision required by these patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To learn systemic anti-cancer therapies in a range of routes, safety and in line with your skill set.

To ensure all relevant investigations are carried out prior to administration of treatment and to complete all relevant documentation.

To plan, assess and evaluate the problems and needs of individual patients and their families undergoing supportive therapies, supportive treatments include, blood products, iron infusions and immunoglobulins infusions.

To work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care to the patients.

To perform and assist with agreed procedures appropriate to the role and function within the guidelines set down by the Trust.

Educational

Maintain own personal development and ensure own educational needs are met

Promote and support self-awareness of colleagues own professional, educational and developmental needs.

Ensure all mandatory training is up to date.

Management and Organisation

To be conversant with all Trust and department policies and procedure and ensure that they are adhered to.

To participate in the effective utilisation of resources within the department.

To maintain a safe environment for patients and staff within the department at all times and take appropriate action to achieve this

To establish and maintain good communication links with all relevant personnel and departments as necessary in order to facilitate effective patient care.

* To assist in the smooth running of the department in ensuring that the treatments are organised and delivered appropriately with liaison of relevant departments, i.e pharmacy, blood bank.