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Job summary

Main area
Oncology
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Per Annum Pro Rata)
Job ref
438-PB1650
Employer
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Preston Hospital
Town
Preston
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59
Interview date
14/05/2024

Employer heading

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Sister/Charge Nurse - Chemotherapy Unit

Band 6

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable nurse with relevant post registration experience. The post registration qualifications  that are required are Mentorship, and a SACT qualification. As a cancer nurse you will have access to training and education as well as the support of a fantastic, dedicated team. The opportunities for a cancer nurse are wide ranging and our career pathways branch out into many other areas setting you off on a rewarding career.

This is a varied  and exciting role with the opportunity  for professional and personal development within the challenging and rewarding specialty of Oncology/Haematology.

We have 2 Chemotherapy Units at Preston and at Chorley Hospital. You will be required to work across both sites. 

Must have current SACT experience

 

Main duties of the job

We  are looking for experienced nurses in the innovative field of Chemotherapy to become a Chemotherapy Sister/Charge Nurse providing excellent quality care for cancer patients during their Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment.

We were shortlisted in the Nursing times Awards 2018 as Finalist in the Cancer  Nursing Category. We are a strong team who regularly receive  excellent patient feedback.

What we do:
• Cytotoxic chemotherapy
• Trial treatments
• Biological therapies
• Radiotherapy

We provide a wide range of leadership, clinical development and post registration programs to support staff to reach their full potential, and have some of the best learning facilities in the country.

As a Centre for Health Innovation and Research our staff have lots of opportunities to participate in clinical trials and studies, and as a teaching hospital you can get involved in delivering education programs for student doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.

Our staff are our greatest asset and we believe that supporting our workforce to grow, develop and innovate creates a great place to work, and enables us to provide excellent care with compassion for our patients.

Working for our organisation

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients.  Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done.  You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path. 

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information please see attached the job description & person specification linked to this post.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Awareness of changes within Nursing practice
  • Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Safeguarding and the relevance to practice
  • Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
  • Demonstrates competency during internship
  • Expanded clinical role eg IV additives, venepuncture and cannulation
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg surgery
  • Knowledge of Research and Development
  • Knowledge of ethical issues
  • Knowledge of Leadership and Management

Qualifications and Education

Essential criteria
  • Appropriate NMC Registration
  • Diploma in Nursing
  • NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 months commencement in post
  • Experienced in the delivery of Chemotherapy
  • Post Reg Chemotherapy Module
  • RN1, RN2 General Nursing Posts
  • RN8 or RNC Children’s Nursing Posts
  • Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
Desirable criteria
  • Degree
  • Advanced communication skills or willingness to undertake
  • Recognised counselling qualification
  • Non medical prescribing or willingness to undertake

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyWorkplace Wellbeing Charter LogoDisability Employment CharterArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerInclusive Top 50 LogoStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Mohun or Rebecca Biltcliffe
Job title
Unit Managers
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Sarah Mohun 01772522056

Rebecca Biltcliffe 01772522056

[email protected]

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