Chemotherapy Sister/Charge Nurse

Job overview

We provide highly specialised care for a wide variety of patient groups within haematology and oncology, between 8am and 8pm Monday to Saturday. Staff in this friendly and supportive team develop a range of advanced skills and knowledge by rotating between the 4 main areas of Daycare, Supportive Care, Apheresis, Chemotherapy and Ambulatory care.

We are looking to appoint a Clinical Practice Facilitator to work on a full time basis in our Haematology/Oncology daycare unit which provides holistic care for haematology/oncology patients, non- malignant haematology patients as well as follow-up and treatments for patients who have undergone high dose chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant.

The Haematology/Oncology Daycare Unit as a whole is a sociable, fast moving and progressive area which actively supports nurse led activities and research and offers excellent opportunities for professional and personal development.

Main duties of the job

Within this role, the successful applicant will work alongside another chemotherapy Sister/Charge Nurse and be responsible for the daily management and service development within the chemotherapy unit. He/She will individually manage a core group of nurses as well as oversee the management and leadership of all the staff working within the Chemotherapy unit at that time.

He/She will be expected to possess and maintain a high level of clinical competency within the area.  He/She should demonstrate excellent clinical leadership and communication skills and have over four years experience in cancer care.  They should possess both a cancer nursing qualification and have completed or be studying towards a nursing masters degree - with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 or equivalent (30 of which must be haematology / cancer nursing education). In addition to this they must possess advanced skills in IV therapy, chemotherapy, cannulation and venepuncture (including blood products).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

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