Registered Chemotherapy Nurse - Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom - Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Description

Due to the expansion of the chemotherapy service and internal promotion, an exciting opportunity has arisen for two Band 5 Staff Nurses to join the Chemotherapy team at Dorset County Hospital.

Currently Chemotherapy is delivered on site and we have extended this service into 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.

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 and this will ideally be 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.

Qualifications and experience in administering chemotherapy would be advantageous to the applicant but training can be given to meet this need.

The Chemotherapy service is led by a Senior Sister who is supported by her deputy.

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 Nurse Specialist who work closely with the Consultants and the Chemotherapy Nurses.

As a trust we are support a number of overseas applicants into UK based roles.

If you are currently in the NMC UK registration process, and have completed your ILETS and CBT please contact our recruitment team ) rather than completing an application.

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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.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Recognised cytotoxic chemotherapy course or willing to attend

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.

Evidence of an interest in haematology/oncology

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Dorset County Hospital