Job overview
Overall Responsibilities:
- To work on the Haematology Oncology Day Unit (HODU) & Mobile Cancer Care Units (MCCU) supporting patients, and their carers, who are receiving chemotherapy and supportive treatments for haematology/oncology conditions
- The post is an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team which contributes to the effective and economic use of available resources.
- Responsibilities include involvement in the day-to-day management and co-ordination of HODU.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintain a high standard of nursing care for ill patients in accordance with Airedale Hospital Trust’s guidelines and protocols.
- Contribute towards the development of clinical practice by participating in practice, and self- development programs on the unit
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Person-centered approach to assessment and care delivery
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & “Understanding the new NHS
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of health and safety issues
- Knowledge of recent National Cancer Plans
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in an NHS setting
Desirable
- Experience with managing change in the work place
Qualifications
Essential
- Studied to Diploma level or equivalent
- Registered with NMC
- Post registration oncology / haematology / chemotherapy course
- Recent evidence of study / personal development
- IV Drug delivery competencies
- Cannulation and phlebotomy competencies
- Access to CVADs competencies
- Administration of Blood and Blood Components competencies
Desirable
- BSc / MSc in Health care studies or equivalent
- Recognised teaching qualification (SLIP / ENB998 / D32 or D33)
- Leadership qualification (eg: Edward Jenner Programme / Rising Stars programme)
- UKONS SACT Passport AIMS / ILS / ALS
- Advanced communications skills Knowledge of palliative care issues
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This advert is for Specialist Chemotherapy Nurse (Band 6) with Airedale NHS Foundation Trust in Keighley, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Jun 2026.
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