Band 5 - Chemotherapy Nurse - Blackburn

Job Title: Chemotherapy Nurse
Banding: 5
Location: Blackburn
Rate: £32.53 - £50.00 per hour 

Pulse Nursing is seeking a dedicated and experienced Chemotherapy Nurse to join our dynamic and compassionate team for a prestigious NHS Trust based in Blackburn. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare the treatment area and ensure all necessary equipment and supplies are available and sterile.
• Administer chemotherapy drugs and monitor patients' responses throughout the treatment process.
• Provide pre-treatment and post-treatment care to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Collaborate with oncologists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver optimal patient care.
• Educate patients and their families about chemotherapy treatment, potential side effects, and self-care strategies.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety regulations and protocols.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates paid weekly.
• Access to a dedicated consultant for support and advice.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• £500 Refer a Friend Bonus: Refer other healthcare professionals and earn a £500 bonus when they work with Pulse Nursing.
• Flexibility: Full-time, part-time, and flexible shifts available to fit your lifestyle and commitments

 Requirements:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid nursing license.
• Specialised training or certification in chemotherapy administration
• Experience in administering chemotherapy and providing care in an oncology setting.
• Strong knowledge of chemotherapy protocols, potential side effects and safety precautions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

How to Apply.
If you are interested in registering with us, would like to know more about this position or simply discuss any other opportunities we have, we would love to hear from you by applying using the link below.

Why work with Pulse?
From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.
Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Important note: We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.