Job Description

Job Title:

Oncology and Haematology Staff Nurse

Trust:

STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Location:

Stepping Hill Hospital

Ward:

Oncology

Pay Rates:

17.13 - 27.40

Shift Patterns:

Days, 22.5 hours per week, between the hours of 08:00 - 17:30

Trust info

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of services including trauma, orthopaedics, and cancer treatment at hospital and community sites across Stockport and the High Peak. One of the few specialist centres in Greater Manchester for stroke treatment, emergency and high-risk general surgery, staff can provide high quality care whilst enjoying both country and city life with the Peak District, Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds nearby.

Why might this job interest you?

Being a general nurse in the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Provide nursing care and advice to patients requiring treatment for malignant and non-malignant Breast and Colorectal cancer, solid tumours/ haematological disorders. Treatments include administration of SACT; IV and oral SACT, and other Anti-Cancer treatments, such as; Monoclonal Therapies, IV immunoglobulins, Blood and Platelets transfusions, Zometa and Pamidronate infusions and performing venesections. The post holder must possess the ability to work unsupervised following competency assessment and co-ordinate oncology/haematology day case in the absence of more senior staff. Main Duties and Responsibilities o As part of the haematology/oncology team, help achieve and maintain a high standard of patient care. o Assist in providing a seamless service for Oncology and Haematology patients by working as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising with other medical staff, specialist nurses and hospital departments as required o Maintains professional and safe standards of care and report divergence from them to the relevant senior staff o Assists in maintaining a safe environment for patients, carers and staff. o Accurately completes all documentation and patient records. o Supports and counsels distressed patients and relatives affected by the consequences of a cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment o Maintains safe custody and administration of medicines concordant with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and Trust and Network policies. Report untoward occurrences to the Unit Manager/Sisters. o Upholds the Nursing and Midwifery Council code of conduct

What you can add:

Assessing and monitoring patient conditions

Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests

Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations

Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships

The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

What you'll need:

A minimum of 6 months paid experience within an oncology ward environment within the last 3 years

Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices

Essential Skills, Qualifications or Training:

Good general education (GCSE) or equivalent experience Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification Relevant active professional registration (NMC) Good computer/IT skills, with knowledge of trust and Christie systems Excellent communication skills at all levels Problem solving skills Good telephone manner Knowledge of NHS policies and procedures Venepuncture & cannulation Confident and able to deliver Intravenous therapies/subcutaneous injections/IM injections Blood Product administration Ability to work under pressure on a busy day unit and to organise/prioritise workload and experience of working to deadlines Ability to independently carry out patient toxicity assessments and manage patient side effects of treatment Ability to recognise and act on signs of Sepsis/ Hypersensitivity SACT treatment reactions rapidly and in a calm and professional manner. Venesection trained Occupational Health Clearance UKONS passport (or working towards) Previous experience of working within an Oncology/Haematology or chemotherapy setting. Experience of teaching/assessing

*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Care

- be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

Weekly pay

to give you access to your wages more quickly.

Blue Light Card

- NHS Discount Provider

First choice of shifts

/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

Our team is always happy to help

- access our support line any time.

Working options to suit your lifestyle

- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

Training and development opportunities

via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.

Explore different wards,

keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

Being part of the NHSP Community

means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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Today

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 17.13-27.40 per hour

Work Location: In person