Oral Chemotherapy Liaison Nurse

• Provide psychological, emotional and informational support to oncology and haematology patients and their families throughout diagnosis and treatment.
  

• Act as a patient advocate, coordinate referrals and multidisciplinary care, and support patients attending other hospital departments or external services.
  

• Provide education and training to patients, families and healthcare staff, including education on oral systemic anti-cancer treatments.
  

• Maintain high standards of evidence-based practice through clinical audit, research, quality improvement, policy development and accurate clinical documentation.
  

• Provide specialist clinical leadership within Oncology and Haematology, promote professional development, ensure compliance with hospital policies and professional standards, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of cancer services.
  
  

Requirements

• Registered General Nurse with valid NMBI registration.
  

• Hold a Postgraduate Qualification in Cancer Care/Oncology Nursing.
  

• Minimum 5 years’ post-registration nursing experience, including at least 3 years’ experience in Medical Oncology.
  

• Minimum 2 years’ oncology management experience at CNM1 level or above, with relevant management development training.
  

• Demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and within a multidisciplinary team.
  

• Ability to work independently, manage an individual caseload, initiate and implement change, with good IT skills, teaching and assessing experience, and knowledge of nursing research.
  

• Demonstrate a strong interest in developing the Oncology Liaison Nurse role and contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of oncology services.
  

Benefits