Job summary
- Main area
- Chemotherapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 407-SURGERY-7213832
- Employer
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Walsall Manor Hospital
- Town
- Walsall
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Band 5 Chemotherapy Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job overview
To undertake the provision of holistic nursing care of patients and their significant others
requiting chemotherapy/ anti-cancer treatment, with the support of senior colleagues.
May develop the skills and competencies to perform additional tasks. Will work as part of the
chemotherapy/oncology team to undertake the education of other healthcare professionals,
patients and their carer's. Participate in audit and quality initiatives. Liaise with multi-disciplinary
teams in both the acute trust and community. The post holder will rotate between acute hospital
and community clinic settings. Will provide sound clinical knowledge in the field of anti-cancer
drugs and have the skills necessary to provide care to patients and carer's received said 4
treatments. Will assist in the supervision of junior nursing staff where applicable. Acts in a
manner that upholds the values to the trust and that of the profession
Main duties of the job
This job description covers the major tasks to be carried out and the level of responsibilities to which the post-holder will work. These may be revised and changed from time to time. Discussions will take place with the post-holder.
Responsible and accountable for the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation of nursing care using holistic needs assessment.
Accountable and responsible for accurate and legible record keeping in accordance with local policies having due regard to the NMC guidelines.
Act as a point of liaison for the multi-disciplinary agency working, in order to achieve best possible outcomes in patient care.
Working for our organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.
A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Provide registered nurse support to support workers and students.
In the absence of a senior nurse, maintain a safe level of nursing, taking remedial action and reporting to senior staff when this cannot be achieved.
Maintains the service to meet standards and outcomes identified by the senior nurse in charge in accordance with national evidenced based guidelines.
Required to administer drugs, including bolus and infusional chemotherapy in accordance to trust policy.
Required to perform venipuncture in accordance with trust policy. Undertake additional training as required to meet the needs of the patient ad register any additional skills required. Participate in cancer peer review. Maintains the trust aims and objectives within the clinical setting.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RN- 1 ST Level nurse
- Recognized teaching qualification.
Knowledge and skills
Essential criteria
- Able to work with senior staff to make continual improvements to the service.
- Have experience in report writing
- Be able to work across boundaries-locally.
- Be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Have good interpersonal skills.
- Show commitment to service improvement across the trust, with awareness of audit and bench marking processes.
- Possess venepuncture & cannulation skills.
- Possess Good assessment skills.
- Have knowledge and understanding of local and national policies related to Acute oncology service, administration of chemotherapy and peer review
- Have a clear understanding of clinical governance.
- Have understanding wider issues of health and social care.
- Must demonstrate a knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the post, clinical and non-clinical
Experience
Essential criteria
- At least 12 months clinical experience, in associated specialty.
- Demonstrate evidence of post registration CPD.
- Demonstrable achievements in practice development.
other
Essential criteria
- Be flexible and positive attitude to healthcare with respect for others.
- Dress according to trust policy
- Be always punctual.
- Ability to write clearly and legibly.
- Can articulate well with good listening skills.
- Must demonstrate an understanding of their roles and responsibilities in respect of education and development — their own and that of others.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jodie Simpson
- Job title
- Chemotherapy Unit Ward manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01922 656540
- Additional information
EXT 6540/6116/7119
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