Bank Registered Nurse – Chemotherapy Day Unit

Bupa · South West London · £32 per hour As a Bank Registered Nurse within our Chemotherapy Day Unit at Cromwell Hospital in South West London, you'll use your specialist knowledge and clinical skills to deliver exceptional patient-centred care. You will be working part-time. Your responsibilities will include: Delivering safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to patients receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised patient care programmes Undertaking pre-treatment assessments and identifying patients who require escalation or medical review Administering systemic anti-cancer treatments and supportive therapies in line with local policies, competency requirements and national guidelines Monitoring patients during treatment and managing treatment-related side effects appropriately Recognising and responding promptly to clinical deterioration, adverse reactions, anaphylaxis, extravasation and treatment complications Performing venepuncture, cannulation and management of central venous access devices within competency requirements Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of assessments, treatments and patient outcomes Acting as an advocate for patients and their families Providing information, education and emotional support throughout treatment Supporting patients to understand treatment plans, side effects and self-management strategies Supporting senior nursing staff in maintaining safe patient flow and service delivery Assisting with the induction and support of new staff, students and temporary team members where appropriate Practicing in accordance with the NMC Code and professional standards Complying with all policies, procedures and guidance relevant to oncology and SACT services Reporting incidents, near misses and safety concerns appropriately Participating in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives and service development activities The essential skills and qualifications for this role are: Registered Nurse with current NMC registration SACT Competency Passport Accredited SACT administration qualification or willingness to complete Immediate Life Support (ILS) certification or willingness to undertake training Experience working within an acute hospital environment Experience administering intravenous therapies Experience caring for oncology and/or haematology patients Experience managing central venous access devices Knowledge of cancer treatments and treatment-related toxicities Competency in venepuncture and cannulation As a Bank employee, you'll be eligible for benefits including: Annual leave accrual paid every time you work Subsidised staff canteen and coffee shop led by expert caterers Access to preferential rates on Bupa products, such as health assessments, menopause plan and some dental practices