Job summary
Job Title: Registered Nurse - Oncology
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Main duties of the job
What you'll be responsible for:
- Maintaining accurate clinical observations
of patients; escalating concerns as appropriate
- To be aware of the safe policy and
procedures for using subcutaneous and intravenous devices and usage of enteral
feeding tubes
- To communicate effectively with patients,
relatives and the healthcare team, while being mindful of possible barriers to
understanding
- To have responsibility for the correct
administration and custody of medicines according to the Trust Policy
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Registered nurse Oncology
Trust Location: The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Pay rate:£17 to £28
What you'll be responsible for:
- Maintaining accurate clinical observations of patients; escalating concerns as appropriate
- To be aware of the safe policy and procedures for using subcutaneous and intravenous devices and usage of enteral feeding tubes
- To communicate effectively with patients, relatives and the healthcare team, while being mindful of possible barriers to understanding
- To have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to the trust policy.
About the -
Rated Good (Outstanding for Caring) in their most recent CQC report, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFoundation Trust is one of the UKs leading cancer centres providing specialist cancer care across Cheshire,Merseyside and the surrounding areas including the Isle of Man. The Trust provides a number of specialistservices including chemotherapy, low-energy proton beam therapy,advanced radiotherapy, and other systemicanti-cancer therapies including gene therapies and immunotherapies. With a unique family feel, working forthe Centre also has several benefits including discounted gym memberships, cycle scheme, car scheme andmore.Located in and around Wirral, its an area of outstanding natural beauty with lots of opportunities for enjoyingcoastal walks, country parks, picturesque villages, seaside resorts, and the historic cities of Chester, Liverpooland Manchester provide all kinds of entertainment.
Disclaimer
Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- IV Therapy Trained Be a Qualified Nurse with NMC Pin and no restrictions
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 6-months experience working as a Registered Nurse in an NHS hospital setting in the past 2-years
- Statement of NMC Registration
- Degree /Diploma in Nursing
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Professionals Limited
Address
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre
Liverpool
L7 8YA