Job summary Chemotherapy Development Nurse - Band 5 We are currently seeking highly motivated nurse to join our nurse led unit as a Chemotherapy Development Nurse at Cathedral Day Unit and Mobile Chemotherapy Unit, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, Kent CT1 3NG. Whilst this is a challenging role and requires someone who is flexible and adaptable to changing environments it is very rewarding and offers great career progression. No one day is the same and draws on and enables the post-holder to use a variety of skills and expertise. You must like working with people and want to make a real difference to our patients and families lives as well as make a positive contribution to the team and our service. If you feel this is you and youwould like to broaden your nursing career and specialise in this area we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the job The posts offer: The opportunity to develop professionally with the aim of becoming a competent, knowledgeable chemotherapy nurse The ability to give holistic care to the patient and their family, throughout their course of treatment The opportunity to work in the very specialised area of cancer services The ability to manage emotional issues relating to stages in the patient's journey The opportunity to be part of a team that works collaboratively with all care groups to develop a service for the care and management of patients with cancer. The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care in which they are competent, without direct supervision, and may be required to supervise and support the training of both qualified and unqualified members of staff. These are just some of the reasons that make this a 'great place to work'. About us We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 344-6103DCB Job locations K&CH Ethelbert Road Canterbury CT1 3NG Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse 6 months post registration experience Desirable 1 year or more post registration experience Mentorship course SACT course Skills Essential Excellent Communication skills Effective time management Desirable Venapuncture and cannulation Skills Essential Competent in the administration of IV medication Competent in oral medication administration Desirable Chemotherapy Competent Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse 6 months post registration experience Desirable 1 year or more post registration experience Mentorship course SACT course Skills Essential Excellent Communication skills Effective time management Desirable Venapuncture and cannulation Skills Essential Competent in the administration of IV medication Competent in oral medication administration Desirable Chemotherapy Competent Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address K&CH Ethelbert Road Canterbury CT1 3NG Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)