Job summary
We are a small, friendly, and dedicated team committed to providing the highest quality care to our patients. We are now seeking an experienced Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Outpatient Oncology and Haematology Unit on the Judy Beard Day Unit at Conquest Hospital.

Our unit consists of 17 patient treatment chairs/beds, designed to safely deliver and administer Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) and other supportive therapies.

Working pattern:
Secondment / FTE: 0.80 (30hours per week)
Monday to Saturday service -- flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the unit.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated nurse leader who is passionate about oncology and haematology care, enjoys teamwork, and is eager to make a real difference in patients' lives.

Main duties of the job
Ideally, you will have:

• At least two years' recent and relevant experience within an oncology or haematology setting
• Comprehensive knowledge and skills to coordinate the day-to-day running of a SACT unit
• A completed SACT passport
• The ability and confidence to use clinical expertise and supported decision-making in the safe administration and management of SACT, including recognition and management of side effects
• The ability or willingness to develop triage skills for cancer patients
• A passion for providing strong, supportive leadership and promoting a culture of learning and excellence

About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details about this role.

If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact us; we would be delighted to hear from you.

Qualifications
Essential

• NMC level 1 registration
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
• Level 3 mentorship or equivalent
• Relevant degree
• SACT Passport

Desirable

• Additional post-registration training / courses in relevant speciality

Experience
Essential

• 5 years post registration experience with a minimum of 18 months at senior staff nurse level or above.
• Proven recent relevant experience in Oncology/Haematology treatments
• Supervision and teaching of junior staff

Desirable

• Experience of working with other agencies/MDT

Skills
Essential

• Skills in venepuncture, cannulation
• Administration of chemotherapy/Immunotherapy drugs.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and non-verbal
• Able to educate and support patients, carers and relatives
• Knowledge of recent NHS legislation and recommendations in the field of cancer.
• Awareness of changing trends within chemotherapy/Immunotherapy
• Evidence of research awareness.

Desirable

• Management of CVAD

Other
Essential

• Confident and articulate.
• Motivated to work within directorate

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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