Job overview

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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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week.  Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee. 

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