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Job overview

Would you like to train as a chemotherapy nurse? We are looking for a registered nurse who is passionate about cancer care and developing into a competent chemotherapy administrator. 

Do you have experience of working and caring for patient's and families who have received chemotherapy in either an oncology or haematology setting, we need you!

The Haematology Unit comprises of an 8 bedded inpatient ward and a 6 chair day case treatment area and 3 chair isolation room. 

There is a commitment to the personal and professional development of the entire team. You will be allocated a team leader to work within and will be given regular feedback and support to aid in your development. The Unit was awarded SCAPE in January 2012 and maintained the status since. We want team members who are open to change and have a desire to constantly improve the patient experience.

Your nursing skills will reflect a range of clinical skills and you must be willing to undertake any training the management deemed necessary.

Must be able to work flexible rotation of long days, short shifts and nights.

Main duties of the job

Ideally you will have previous Haematology/Oncology experience and completed a chemotherapy course however this experience is not essential and applicants with managing acutely unwell patients and have easily transferable skills would be welcomed. This role is not suitable for newly qualified staff and will required minimum 6 months experience.

You will gain experience caring for patients who have a wide range of Haematological malignancies, receiving intensive chemotherapy and side effects related to chemotherapy. This role would ideally suit an individual who wishes to build on their acutely unwell adult nursing skills, IV drug administrations, medication and disease symptom management, cannulation, venepuncture, line care and palliative care. 

There is opportunity to progress your knowledge with Haematology conditions and chemotherapy administration competencies

You will rotate from the ward to the daycase area for full exposure and experience 

You will work a rotation of nights, short shifts and long days 

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.