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

Description:

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

Requirements:

• 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

Referral Bonus

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.