Job Description

Chemotherapy Development Nurse - Band 5We are currently seeking highly motivated nurse to join our nurse led unit as a Chemotherapy Development Nurse at Viking Day Unit, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, Margate.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 jobThe 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 empathetically 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 usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 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.Date posted03 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salaryxc2xa329,970 to xc2xa336,483 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number344-7087DCBJob locationsQEQM HospitalSt Peters RoadMargateCT9 4ANJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Registered Nurse 6 months post registration experience
• Relevant clinical experience

Desirable

• 1 year or more post registration experience
• Mentorship course
• SACT course

SkillsEssential

• Excellent Communication skills
• Effective time management

Desirable

• Venapuncture and cannulation

SkillsEssential

• Competent in the administration of IV medication
• Competent in oral medication administration

Desirable

• Chemotherapy Competent

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Registered Nurse 6 months post registration experience
• Relevant clinical experience

Desirable

• 1 year or more post registration experience
• Mentorship course
• SACT course

SkillsEssential

• Excellent Communication skills
• Effective time management

Desirable

• Venapuncture and cannulation

SkillsEssential

• Competent in the administration of IV medication
• Competent in oral medication administration

Desirable

• Chemotherapy Competent

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