Chemotherapy Nurse
Core
Deliver specialist cancer treatments (chemotherapy, SACT) autonomously in patients' homes within the Dundee area.
Role type
Senior IC community chemotherapy nurse
Builds
Home-based oncology and haematology treatment delivery
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology / Home Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Chemotherapy administration, SACT passport, cannulation, venepuncture, vascular access management, clinical assessment, adverse reaction monitoring, patient education, caseload management
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Electronic clinical records
Responsibilities
Administering oncology and haematology treatments safely, completing pre-treatment clinical assessments, reviewing observations and identifying treatment-related concerns, monitoring patients during treatment and responding to adverse reactions, educating and supporting patients and families, liaising with hospitals and multidisciplinary teams, managing own community caseload and daily schedule
Seniority
Experienced, autonomous IC