Description
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our pioneering Ambulatory Inpatient Service (AMBIN) at the Oak Cancer Centre.
AMBIN is a specialist nurse-led service delivering complex cancer treatments and supportive care to patients in the community, enabling them to remain at home or in designated accommodation whilst maintaining 24-hour access to specialist hospital support.
The role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of ambulatory cancer care, supporting patients receiving complex systemic anti-cancer therapies, stem cell transplant pathways, cellular therapies and advanced supportive treatments that traditionally required inpatient admission.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering personalised, high-quality care closer to home while contributing to the ongoing development of one of the UK's leading ambulatory cancer services.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver safe, effective and evidence-based care to patients with haematological and oncological conditions.
- Administer and monitor complex SACT and supportive therapies following competency-based training.
- Manage patients receiving ambulatory infusion therapies and home-based treatment pathways.
- Provide education and support to patients and their families throughout their treatment journey.
- Work closely with consultants, advanced practitioners, pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Benefits
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust offers a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways.
Requirements
- Registration with current UK professional registration.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Experience in intravenous drug administration.
- Sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job.
Desirable
- Qualification in oncology or speciality.
- Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent).
- Recognised teaching qualification.
- Experience in chemotherapy administration.
- Experience in Clinical Management.
- Evidence of relevant teaching experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management.
- Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills.
- Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills.
- Ability to lead a team.
- Ability to motivate others.
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