Staff Nurse - Oncology & Haematology

Main duties of the job To provide nursing care and advice to patients requiring treatment for solid tumours and malignant and non‑malignant haematological disorders. Treatments include administration of IV, SC, IM and oral SACT. Other anti‑cancer treatments and supportive treatments are also given on the unit, such as monoclonal therapies, IV immunoglobulins, blood and platelets transfusions, bisphosphonate infusions, venesections, and IV fluids. The post holder must possess the ability to work unsupervised following competency assessment and coordinate the oncology/haematology day case unit in the absence of more senior staff. Benefits Between 27‑33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further Cycle to work scheme Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union – for local financial advice Equal opportunity statement We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are under‑represented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you. Education and Qualifications Registered General Nurse Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification Evidence of post‑registration education in issues relating to oncology/haematology/chemotherapy/cancer care. UKONs experience and sign‑off Knowledge Excellent communication skills at all levels Problem‑solving skills Good telephone manner Knowledge of NHS policies and procedures Knowledge of systemic anti‑cancer treatments (SACT) Experience Experience of teaching/assessing Previous experience of working within an oncology/haematology or chemotherapy setting Skills and Abilities Venepuncture & cannulation Confident and able to deliver intravenous therapies/subcutaneous injections/IM injections Ability to work under pressure on a busy day unit and to organize/prioritize workload and experience of working to deadlines Competent to access and care for central venous access devices (e.g., Portacaths/PICC lines) Blood product administration Ability to independently carry out patient toxicity assessments and manage patient side effects of treatment Ability to recognize and act on signs of sepsis/hypersensitivity SACT treatment reactions rapidly and in a calm and professional manner. 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.

Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year, pro‑rata per annum #J-18808-Ljbffr