Sister / Charge Nurse - Pine Therapy Unit - Dartford, United Kingdom - Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust

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Job overview

We are looking for a forward thinking Sister/ Charge Nurse who has at least 3 years experience in working with cancer patients.

We are an ambulatory day unit that provides chemotherapy, immunotherapy and supportive treatments for patients who have solid tumour cancers and haematology cancers.

We have an excellent reputation within Cancer Services, and pride ourselves in delivering a high standard of treatment and care for our patients.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a nurse who has excellent management skills and who is already a competent practitioner with phlebotomy and cannulation skills and is an experienced SACT administrator.

This nurse must be enthusiastic and motivated to be involved in the further development of our services, and act as a mentor and role model to more junior staff.

This is a great opportunity for someone who likes the hands-on aspect of nursing, whilst providing excellent management skills and advice support and direction for the staff in your charge.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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