Chemotherapy Nurse

Are you a chemotherapy trained nurse or are you interested in a career in cancer nursing? We have a band 6nursing post available in our team.,

• To be a member of the Haematology/oncology day unit Team at West Middlesex Hospital
• To ensure safe, effective delivery of chemotherapy and co-medications, and appropriate follow-up / monitoring for patients receiving chemotherapy according to recognised local and national chemotherapy and Joint Management Guidelines.
• Provide a range of supportive treatments in a day care unit, to patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological diseases.
• To support the Chemotherapy Nursing team with delivery of the educational programme for chemotherapy nurses and non-oncology specialist staff involved in the care of patients receiving chemotherapy
• To support the Operational Manager in the day-to-day management of the service and overall development of the nurse-led chemotherapy clinic service
Key working relation relationships
• All members of the day unit team
• Consultant staff and their teams
• Ward managers and nursing teams
• Clinical Nurse Specialists
• Palliative care teams
• Pharmacy
• Pathology
• Clinical Trials Nurses
• Primary Care teams
  
  We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated nurses with an interest in Oncology/Haematology nursing. You will need to be experienced, reliable and have a flexible approach with a dynamic proactive leadership style. You will need sound up to date clinical skills.
The successful candidates must possess excellent communication skills, a high sense of professionalism and a strong belief in the value of teamwork.Nurses within our Trust are expected to ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented and evaluated for each patient within their own sphere of responsibility. They should work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care to the patients.o First level NMC registrationo Post registration experienceo Oncology/Haematology experienceo Chemotherapy experienceo Teaching and assessing qualification

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex. We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs. The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.