Staff Nurse Millbrook Suite
Posted 2 hours 36 minutes ago by NHS
The closing date is 23 January 2026
The10 chaired day unit cares for patients with a range of cancers who arereceiving systemic anti-cancer therapies. We are looking for someone who wantsto increase their Oncology/Haematology experience and wants to work within thisrewarding environment. If you have cannulation, phlebotomy, or central linesskills it will be an advantage, but if not, then you should have enthusiasm anddexterity to develop these skills.The ability to communicate effectively with all members of themultidisciplinary team is essential. Oncology / Haematology experience isdesirable but not essential. You will be supported in this post by the UnitManager and team.
Asa part of the countywide service delivering anti-cancer treatments you may berequired to travel between sites on occasions.
Inreturn we will offer you excellent learning and developmental opportunities; wewill support your personal growth through regular personal development planningand our educational strategy.
Main duties of the job- Thorough assessment and management of patients undergoing systemic anti-cancer treatment.
- Administration of cytotoxic treatment and other intravenous therapies according to protocols in accordance with trust and national guidelines.
- Pre chemotherapy consultations providing information and ensuring informed consent.
- Identifying adverse events and liaising with senior nurses and medical professionals for management of care.
- Recognising and providing psychological and emotional support for patients and being aware of when and where to signpost.
Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team ensuring seamless care for the patient.
About usWorcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a largeacute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acuteservices to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to alarger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services fromthree sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and ourcaring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centredcare. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people towork with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin oureveryday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
DBS Checks and CostsAny applicants who are offered posts requiring aDBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in SupportingInformation section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Job responsibilitiesAssesspatients for chemotherapy to ensure their physical condition and bloodparameters are satisfactory to safely receive treatment according to treatmentprotocols / regimes and elevate any concerns to the co-ordinator.
Administerand dispose of intravenous and chemotherapy safely in accordance with Trust andNational Guidelines.
Provideinformation regarding treatment and side effects to ensure each patient isprepared for their specific treatment and elicit informed consent.
Provideone to one and telephone advice to patients and their families regardingtreatment side effects and management of side effects to ensure each patientreceives care which is specific and appropriate to their needs.
Usegood communication skills to enhance and augment patients understanding andadapt information to their specific needs as they progress through treatment.
Liaisewith other appropriate health care professionals within both hospital andcommunity settings regarding individual patient care to ensure seamlesstransfer of care between disciplines (or ensure patients needs are beingadequately met).
Recogniseand provide the psychological and emotional support needed by individuals andtheir families whilst undergoing treatment and refer on to other professionalssensitively and appropriately in order to adequately meet patients needs.
Assesspatients with difficult venous access and make recommendations, with seniornurse support for alternative access to ensure patients receive treatmentsafely and with minimum risk.
Ensuresafe administration of chemotherapy regimens according to trust protocols
Providefollow-up care / maintenance of central venous lines for patients and adviseother health care professionals involved as appropriate, to ensure thepatients line is safely and adequately cared for in accordance with Trustpolicy.
Administerother intravenous therapies i.e. Blood, bisphosphonates, to patients accordingto protocols / regimes to ensure therapies are delivered safely and withminimum risk
Monitorand instigate care with senior nurse support to address / prevent reactions toand complications of treatment including administration of prophylactic agents.
Beknowledgeable about the specific care requirements of patients within the unit.
Participate indepartmental meetings and act on any instruction.
Person Specification Qualifications- Registered Nurse on part 1 of the professional register
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification
- 1st level degree or working towards or equivalent
- Post-registration experience at Band 5
- Experience within oncology or haematology
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care settings
- Articulate
- High professional standards
- Able to remain calm under pressure
- Aware of own strengths and weaknesses
- Flexible and adaptable
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust