Job Description

A vacancy has arisen for an experienced trained chemotherapy nurse to aid in the development, education and and ongoing support to the Haematology Oncology team nursing team at Airedale General Hospital.



As the Practice Educator on a busy Haematology Oncology Day Unit (HODU), the successful applicant will play a key role in providing specialist training in chemotherapy, haematology and oncology to existing and newly recruited members of the nursing team.



In conjunction with the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist, and HODU Manager, the successful applicant will assist with leading the service on the day unit within the hospital, and on the Mobile Cancer Care Units (MCCU) around the surrounding area.



Previous applicants need not re-apply



Provide support for the nursing team in all aspects of administration of systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT)



Implementing local standards and frameworks



Assist with clinical audit



Identify risks and attend local governance



responsible for attending and contributing to the SACT working group



Participate in retention, recruitment and appraisal of team members



Work closely with the Clinical CNS team and HODU Manager



We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:



Cycle to Work



Travel Scheme



Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice



Onsite Nursery



Buying and Selling Annual Leave



Car Leasing



Employee Assistance Programme



Employee Health and Wellbeing



Extensive Reward Scheme



Counselling Service



Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream



Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:



Committed to Quality of Care



Compassion



Working together for patients



Improving Lives



Everyone Counts



Respect and Dignity



Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.



The team on the Haematology Oncology Day Unit at Airedale General Hospital icommitted to delivering exceptional patient care and promoting continuous professional development among its staff. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 7 Practice Education Facilitators to lead our chemotherapy service alongside the Lead Chemotherapy Nurse.