Staff Nurse - Judy Beard Day Unit

at  East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

JUDY BEARD DAY UNIT

Band 5 Staff Nurse
We are looking for two dynamic part time band 5 staff nurse with an interest in Haematology/Oncology nursing.
We are a busy but friendly team delivering a variety of intravenous treatments including chemotherapy, immunotherapy and supportive treatments.
Specialist training will be given to the successful candidates.
You will, after training need to be able to prioritise care, deliver treatments and maintain high standards of nursing care whilst responding sensitively to the needs of this client group.
Good communication skills and the ability to work with the wider MDT are essential. Ideally you will have some experience in venepuncture, cannulation, central lines and IV therapy. Training in this will also be offered.
Main duties of the job
At least 18 months post registration experience would be desirable and experience in administration of Chemotherapy/ Immunotherapy is desirable but not essential.
You will be required to safely handle and administer Systemic Anti-Cancer therapy after completing relevant training where needed.
Whilst on the unit you will have the opportunity to assist with supplementary medical infusions and monoclonal antibody therapy.
This will be a great opportunity for an experienced staff nurse to gain valuable experience in this chosen speciality.
At least 18 months post registration experience would be desirable and experience in administration of Chemotherapy is desirable but not essential.
You will be required to safely handle and administer Systemic Anti-Cancer therapy after completing relevant training where needed.
Whilst on the unit you will have the opportunity to assist the staff with supplementary medical infusions and monoclonal antibody therapy.
This will be a great opportunity for an experienced staff nurse to gain valuable experience in this chosen speciality.
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
Please refer to the job description attached.
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