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Chemotherapy/Haematology Nurse

1 month ago

Bristol, United Kingdom North Bristol NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

The chemotherapy suite is situated at the top of Medical Day Care, level 1 Gate 5B. The unit has 8 chairs and it is the only area of the trust where chemotherapy is given for cancer. The unit caters for patients with a haematological malignancy such as, Lymphoma, Leukaemia, Myelodysplasia and Myeloma.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 nurse to join our friendly and supportive team in the chemotherapy suite.

You would be expected to manage the daily work load and coordinate the unit activity under the guidance of the Chemotherapy CNS.

A wide range of chemotherapeutic agents are administered with patients receiving intravenous and/or oral chemotherapy and other anticancer therapies. All regimens used are in accordance with NBT policies and guidelines

The post will allow the use of skills such as venepuncture, cannulation and administration of blood and blood products. There is also an expanding PICC line service for patients in the chemo suite.

About us

Chemotherapy is predominantly administered in the Chemo suite between the hours of 9am-5pm as most treatments are given on an outpatient basis. Chemotherapy can however be administered in designated areas, for example, gate 8A and ITU for those patients that have more complex medical needs, or for those chemotherapy regimens that require a longer infusion time.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will have the opportunity to become competent in caring for the sick patient within the chemotherapy setting, having knowledge of oncological emergencies and how to deal with them, knowing when to inform medical professionals and what can safely be dealt with in a nurse-led environment.

Person Specification

Education and training

Essential

RN with current live registration Recognised teaching and assessing qualification Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

Chemotherapy administration Educated to degree level

Work experience

Essential

Experience as working within a multi-disciplinary team Post registration experience in chemotherapy

Desirable

Experience of managing resources and staff

Knowledge/skills/abilities

Essential

Advanced communication skills, verbal and written, to include report writing and record keeping. Good organisation and personal effectiveness skills Able to work in a cancer/palliative environment Ability to work as part of a team. Sound knowledge of the guidelines set out in the NMC code. Sound knowledge of Trust Policies and practices including manual handling, health & safety and infection control. Basic computer/IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with service need.

Personal qualities

Essential

Flexibility/Punctuality Able to support staff Ability to be calm and professional when working under pressure Able to challenge, and to take appropriate actions to correct poor or unsatisfactory working practices

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