Description
We are recruiting for a Nurse Team Leader - Chemotherapy Suite who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
The Nurse Team Leader will be responsible for delivering a high standard of specialist nursing care to all patients within MVCC. Able to coordinate the overall management of the Unit.
The post holder will facilitate the education and support of qualified and unqualified staff and participating in the development of nursing practice in the clinical area.
You will be working independently/autonomously without direct supervision, accountable for own professional actions.
The successful candidate will also take an active role in deputising and supporting the Unit Sister.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver high standard of specialist nursing care
- Coordinate overall management of the Unit
- Facilitate education and support of staff
- Participate in development of nursing practice
- Work independently/autonomously
- Deputise and support Unit Sister
Requirements:
- RN1
- In possession of Oncology or Haematology Care modules
- SACT accredited course or competencies
- Proven experience at Band 5 in Oncology / Haematology
- Working with learners
- Handling distressed patients and carers and other staff members
- Team player
- Good communication skills
- Proven leadership skills
- Cytotoxic drug administration
- Cannulation and Venepuncture
- Ability to prioritise patient care
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- 15% High Cost Area Supplement
- Permanent, full-time position
Location: Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Rickmansworth Road Northwood HA6 2RN United Kingdom