Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Have you ever thought about a change in career or working somewhere new? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Chemotherapy team at Dorset County Hospital.
Currently, Chemotherapy is delivered on site and in the community setting. You would be part of a dynamic, friendly team with plenty of opportunities to develop skills and education in this rewarding oncology setting.
Main duties of the job
The candidate ideally must be Chemotherapy trained with a genuine interest in caring for patients with cancer. You should have a sound knowledge base of oncology and/or haemato-oncology, ideally underpinned by an appropriate academic qualification. However, candidates who demonstrate a true interest in the specialty are encouraged to apply, and full training will be given.
You must possess excellent communication skills and will ideally be competent at venepuncture and cannulation, although this is not essential. Qualifications and experience in administering chemotherapy would be advantageous to the applicant, but training can be given to meet this need.
About us
The Chemotherapy service is led by a Senior Sister who is supported by her deputies. We work closely with the Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment Clinical Nurse Specialist and her community team to provide an extended service. The oncology and haematology service consists of Specialist Clinical Nurses who work closely with the Consultants and the Chemotherapy Nurses.
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application, please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values, search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
* Registered Nurse
* Evidence of CPD
* Recognised cytotoxic chemotherapy course or willing to attend
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
* Experience at Band 5
* Understanding of professional nursing issues.
* Previous experience working with haematology/oncology patients.
* Knowledge on the administration and side effects of chemotherapy.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
* Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner.
* Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients, and visitors.
* Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively.
* Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements.
* Evidence of an interest in haematology/oncology.
* Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality.
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.
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