Chemotherapy Nurse
Job Title:
SACT Trained /Chemo Nurse
Trust:
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Nick Jonas Unit, Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire SO22 5DG
Days:
Monday to Friday
Hours:
08:00 – 16:00
Duration:
3 months (Possible Extension)
Start Date:
As soon as possible
Requirement:
- SACT-trained Registered Nurse
- Relevant nursing experience
- CV
- References x 2
- DBS
- Up-to-date mandatory training
- Ability to work Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00
We are currently recruiting an experienced SACT Trained Registered Nurse to work on a long-term agency assignment at the Nick Jonas Unit, Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH), Winchester.
This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably experienced nurse to work within a specialist oncology/haematology setting, supporting the delivery of systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT) and providing high-quality patient-centred care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide safe and effective nursing care to patients receiving SACT
- Administer systemic anti-cancer treatments in accordance with local policies and clinical guidelines
- Monitor patients before, during and after treatment
- Recognise and respond appropriately to treatment-related side effects and complications
- Undertake clinical assessments and monitor patients' conditions
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Provide patient education, advice and emotional support
- Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team
- Follow infection prevention and control procedures
- Ensure medicines are administered safely and in accordance with relevant policies
- Escalate clinical concerns appropriately
- Maintain professional standards and patient confidentiality
- Contribute to a safe, effective and patient-centred clinical environment
- Current NMC Registered Nurse status
- SACT/chemotherapy trained and experienced
- Relevant oncology/haematology nursing experience
- Experience administering systemic anti-cancer treatments
- Good knowledge of SACT safety procedures and clinical protocols
- Ability to recognise and manage SACT-related complications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Up-to-date mandatory training
- Enhanced DBS
- Available to work Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00
If you know a nurse who would be interested, please refer them — you’ll receive a referral bonus once they complete the required hours.
If you or someone you know would like more information, please feel free to get in touch.
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