Specialist Nurse - Cancer Services FTC

Job responsibilities

Specialist Nurse - Cancer Services | Oncology Department | Leicester | Oadby | 12 Month Fixed Term Contract | 37.5 hours per week | Spire Leicester Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Nurse in Cancer services to join the Oncology Department on a 12 month fixed term contract. At Spire Leicester Hospital, we're a leading provider of private hospital treatments for our patients across the East Midlands and beyond. We offer fast access to high-quality healthcare, from consultations and advanced diagnostics to personalised treatment, complex surgery and expert aftercare Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care. Duties and responsibilities: Working within a highly supportive team you will provide care to patients with all types of conditions in Oncology. You will be provided with full mandatory training in this and will treat your own caseload of patients and make your own decisions as part of a wider team. You will also work alongside the consultants at the hospital providing exemplary care.

To provide exemplary planned care for patients and assist in the management and organisation of care provision in Oncology Day Chemotherapy Centre. Care of cancer patients receiving Systemic Anti- Cancer Therapy (SACT).

Assess patients' health and wellbeing across a complex and changing caseload of cancer patients.

Assist in the delivery of care to meet individuals' health and wellbeing needs throughout the cancer treatment pathway.

Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information related to cancer patient care.

Who we're looking for:

NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions

Have a minimum of 1-2 years' experience working in an Oncology/Haematology setting.

Competent in venepuncture, phlebotomy and cannulation and the use of CVADs.

Evidence of SACT competency.

UK Oncology Nurse Society (UKONS) SACT passport (preferred but not essential).

Post registration study in cancer care or equivalent (desirable but not essential).

Compassionate and patient advocate.

Excellent communication skills organised and can showcase excellent patient care.

Benefits We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options

'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers

Free Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Our Values: We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

Driving clinical excellence

Doing the right thing

Caring is our passion.

Keeping it simple

Delivering on our promises

Succeeding and celebrating together

We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions
• Have a minimum of 1-2 years' experience working in an Oncology/Haematology setting.
• Competent in venepuncture, phlebotomy and cannulation and the use of CVADs.
• Evidence of SACT competency.
• UK Oncology Nurse Society (UKONS) SACT passport (preferred but not essential).
• Post registration study in cancer care or equivalent (desirable but not essential).
• Compassionate and patient advocate.
• Excellent communication skills organised and can showcase excellent patient care.

Desirable

• NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions
• Have a minimum of 1-2 years' experience working in an Oncology/Haematology setting.
• Competent in venepuncture, phlebotomy and cannulation and the use of CVADs.
• Evidence of SACT competency.
• UK Oncology Nurse Society (UKONS) SACT passport (preferred but not essential).
• Post registration study in cancer care or equivalent (desirable but not essential).
• Compassionate and patient advocate.
• Excellent communication skills organised and can showcase excellent patient care.

Experience

Essential

• NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions
• Have a minimum of 1-2 years' experience working in an Oncology/Haematology setting.
• Competent in venepuncture, phlebotomy and cannulation and the use of CVADs.
• Evidence of SACT competency.
• UK Oncology Nurse Society (UKONS) SACT passport (preferred but not essential).
• Post registration study in cancer care or equivalent (desirable but not essential).
• Compassionate and patient advocate.
• Excellent communication skills organised and can showcase excellent patient care.

Desirable

• NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions
• Have a minimum of 1-2 years' experience working in an Oncology/Haematology setting.
• Competent in venepuncture, phlebotomy and cannulation and the use of CVADs.
• Evidence of SACT competency.
• UK Oncology Nurse Society (UKONS) SACT passport (preferred but not essential).
• Post registration study in cancer care or equivalent (desirable but not essential).
• Compassionate and patient advocate.
• Excellent communication skills organised and can showcase excellent patient care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).