Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT Nurse) Sister/Charge Nurse

• To work on Turner Ward and Ricky Grant Day Unit as a Sister/Charge Nurse within a team responsible for the care of patients admitted as a result of their cancer diagnosis or side effects of their treatment and for the administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) in the nurse led Day Unit setting
• To be in charge of the ward/unit team responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of patient care. You will be working closely with other professional colleagues to ensure that consistently high standards and quality of care for patients are maintained and that the patient's needs are met
• To improve practice by continuous professional development. You will gain a broad spectrum of clinical proficiency to deliver SACT
• To conform to COSHH and Health and Safety regulations whilst dealing with cytotoxic drugs ensuring a safe working environment
• To provide clinical advice, training, education and support to patients, relatives and other professional colleagues
• To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carer's, visitors and staff and to comply with the Trust and relevant network policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols, values and expected behaviours

Desirable

• Knowledge and skills with SACT administration
• Ward/Day Unit leadership skills
• Evidence of compassionate caring nature
• Desire to work in cancer services
• Able to work independently and in a team