Job summary
Our Cancer Services has an exciting opportunity for a Developmental post for registered Nurses. Commencing as a Band 5 Nurse, working alongside our specialist SACT Nurses and Practice Development Nurses, you will complete a set of competencies, Objectives and the SACT course - All leading to an uplifted permanent Band 6 Specialist SACT Nurse!
Why Now?
This is an exciting time to join us in Cancer Services at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. Based on feedback from the people who work with us and the people we care for, in 2023 we will be launching our new Cancer Strategy. A supported, diverse and clinically enabled workforce will be central to our main objectives.
Why Us?
We are investing in our people, and we value strong front-line clinical leadership. As an organisation our CARE values are at the heart of everything we do, and in cancer services it is vital you are compassionate, committed to high quality care and have the skills and abilities to contribute to generating and delivering the latest in evidence-based practice.
Benefits?
Be part of an exciting new future for one of our essential and rewarding services by joining our multidisciplinary team.
In return for your skills and depth of experience we offer great support, training, and excellent scope to advance your career.
Flexible/Hybrid working.
Main duties of the job
What is involved?
1. Assessing patients prior to commencement of therapy.
2. Undertaking Identification of care plans.
3. Administering Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy and other Cancer/Haematological treatments including supporting therapy with subsequent support for advice regarding any complications.
4. Assessing patients' health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload of cancer patients.
5. Assisting in the delivery of care to meet the individual's health and wellbeing needs throughout the cancer treatment pathway.
6. Assist in maintaining and developing Cancer services and contribute to improvement within the services.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
7. As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
8. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
9. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
10. We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
11. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
12. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
13. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families
What do we stand for?
14. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
15. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
16. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
17. Registered nurse with NMC pin
18. Degree (working towards)
19. Care of Patient receiving Cytotoxic Chemotherapy or willingness to undertake
20. Willingness to undertake Intrathecal Chemotherapy checking training
Desirable
21. ENB 998 or equivalent
EXPERIENCE
Essential
22. RGN with relevant experience
23. Chemotherapy experience at Band 5 or above
Desirable
24. Oncology/Haematology experience
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
25. IV administration
26. Management of central lines cannulation & venepuncture
27. Administration of blood products
28. Venesection
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
29. Cross site working