Staff Nurse- Cancer Care

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Staff Nurse- Cancer Care

Contract Type: Permanent

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team on the specialist clinical oncology ward of C4.

In this role, you will contribute to the provision and monitoring of high-quality individualised nursing care in accordance with agreed policies and procedures for patients with a diagnosis of cancer. In your role you will provide a high standard of care for patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation care for individual patients. Carry out all aspect of nursing care treatments and procedures within agreed policies and procedures.

Undertake specific cancer care competencies including the administration of SACT, PCA/epidural care, and the care of patients receiving specialised radiation treatments. You will act as a role model to other staff, encouraging effective working relationships and the development of a cohesive nursing team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

As well as being a Registered Nurse on the NMC register you will need to be able to show experience of working in an acute care setting and an understanding of current acute health service issues.

Other experience/skills needed:

Assessed as competent in administration of intravenous medications is desirable.

Extended Clinical skills eg venesection/cannulation/ SACT administration/ epidural, PCA competency is desirable.

Ability to lead, motivate, delegate and to be a team player is essential.

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.