Registered Nurse - Woodlands Centre - Huntingdon

The successful candidate would ideally have some experience of working within oncology, haematology and delivery of SACT, however, full training and support will be provided to the right candidate. Our staff are important to us, and you will be given opportunities to develop your skills and contribute to improving services for patients and staff.

The post holder is responsible for providing care to patients receiving SACT and other supportive treatments, and will have the opportunity to further develop their knowledge and skills within cancer nursing.

The post holder is expected to take charge of the unit when required and demonstrate good clinical skills to support and teach other staff and learners.

The post holder will work collaboratively with all disciplines and effectively manage resources to maintain a high standard of care for patients, their relatives and carers. The post holder may also be required to support the cancer day unit at Peterborough City Hospital as part of the Trust's cross-site working.

The post holder will work as part of the Woodlands Centre nursing team, providing safe and compassionate care to patients receiving SACT and other supportive treatments.

The post holder will assess and deliver individualised nursing care, safely administer SACT, monitor patients and respond appropriately to complications and adverse reactions. They will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, support students and staff, and take charge of the unit when required.

The post holder will contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement and maintaining a safe clinical environment. They may also be required to support the cancer day unit at Peterborough City Hospital as part of cross-site working.

Full training and support will be provided to develop specialist SACT nursing skills.

See job description for full details.

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.

Education and Qualifications

Essential: - NMC registered; - Diploma or degree

Desirable: - Teaching/mentoring qualification; - Completion of regional cancer network competency based chemotherapy training programme

Experience

Essential: - Demonstrative knowledge of clinical governance framework

Desirable: - Recent experience working band 5 within oncology/haematology; - Experience working in NHS outpatient setting

Knowledge

Essential: - Good Record keeping and written presentation skills; - IT and standard keyboard skills