Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Chemotherapy Nurse Specialist
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Chemotherapy Nurse Specialist, Band 7
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West Middlesex University Hospital
This is a newly created post as we transition to a newly constructed oncology Haematology Day unit. You will join the existing Chemotherapy CNS to support patients undergoing chemotherapy treatments.
Working as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, the Chemotherapy specialist nurse will have a key role in leading nursing developments and improvements in the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of care for patients undergoing chemotherapy for both day patients and outpatients. The post holder will have a major role in providing education and training for other health care professionals, as well as leading and contributing to the provision of expert nursing care to patients.
The role requires the post holder to work within the clinical area when necessary.
You assist the Chemotherapy ANP with the day to day management of the Chemotherapy Service and supervision of junior staff within this area.
- To work within the NMC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, plus the national cancer service guidelines for Cancer.
- To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained and act when standards are not being maintained.
- Act a clinical role model, ensuring clinical expertise and practice is enhanced.
- To participate in the assessing, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized programmes of care.
- To recognize changes in patients' conditions which require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate.
- To clearly present the patients' point of view to others, including promoting and protecting the interest and dignity of patients.
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
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We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans, and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.
If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Eamon O Reilly
- Job title: Lead Nurse for cancer
- Email address: eamonoreilly@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07828033869
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