Chemotherapy Staff Nurse

The Chartwell Unit at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is an eight-chair chemotherapy unit for haematology patients, and this 12-month fixed-term post sits within its nursing team. The nurse supports the unit manager in running a safe, effective unit, giving SACT and supportive treatments and caring for patients and carers from diagnosis through to palliative care. The role is open to SACT-trained nurses, with non-trained candidates considered at band
5. Visa sponsorship is not offered, so applicants need an existing right to work.

• Support the unit manager in running an effective and safe unit
• Work as part of the nursing team, combining autonomy with team working
• Deliver SACT and supportive treatments to haematology patients
• Deliver a high standard of care and service to patients
• Take a holistic, proactive approach to patient care
• Support patients and carers on all aspects of care, from new diagnosis to palliative treatment
• Complete the Trust induction programme, including supernumerary clinical shifts

• First level registered nurse
• SACT competent
• Mentorship or teaching qualification

• NMC registration

• Recent experience at band 5 or equivalent in haematology or oncology
• Teaching, assessing or supervising others in a clinical setting, with a commitment to teaching
• Proficient clinician and clinical role model
• Excellent understanding of cancer treatments and their side effects and complications
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to it

• Cannulation, venepuncture and CVAD competence
• Administering prescribed medicines, including blood and blood product transfusion
• Excellent communication and good interpersonal skills
• Good understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS
• IT and keyboard skills
• Adaptable, flexible and well organised

• Understanding of resource management
• PICC placement

• At least 27 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays, pro rata for part-time staff
• NHS Pension Scheme with a 23.7% employer contribution and life assurance
• Blue Light card eligibility
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing academic and clinical professional development