Registered Nurse - Woodlands Centre- Huntingdon

at  North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

* Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time*
Do you want to make a difference to cancer patients? A career in cancer nursing may be right for you.
The Haem/Onc Day Unit in the Woodlands Centre at Hinchingbrooke Hospital is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and flexible registered Nurse. Our state of the art Haem/Onc Day Unit opened in August 2016 and treats cancer patients with varying systemic anti cancer treatments and other supportive therapies. The day unit is open five days per week Mon-Fri.
The successful candidate would ideally have some experience of working within oncology and delivery of SACT however full training and support could be provided to the right candidate. Our staff are important to us so you will be given opportunities to develop and also to engage in improving services for patients and staff.
The post holder is responsible for providing care to patients requiring chemotherapy treatment, and who wants to further their experience and skills within nursing.
The post holder is expected to take charge of the unit when required and be able to demonstrate good clinical skills to teach other staff and learners.
The post holder will work collaboratively with all disciplines and effectively manage resources to assure a high standard of care for patients/clients, their relatives and carers.
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);

NHS PENSION SCHEME:

Flexible working opportunities;
Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Career development and training;
Wellbeing support and activities;
In-house physiotherapy Service;
On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Supports the deputies on shift ensuring the needs of patients/clients are assessed and individualised holistic nursing care is planned and implemented in a sensitive manner.
When required hold the acute oncology bleep and respond appropriately to the telephone helpline.
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