Job summary
Up to £38,750 (depending on level of experience, training, and qualification)
Specialist Nurse - Oncology
Full Time - Permanent
We have an opportunity for aSpecialist Nurseto join their team of staff in theOncologydepartment.
This is afull timerole for37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift pattern. No weekends or bank holidays required.
Main duties of the job
- Required to work closely with both Medical and Surgical Oncologists
- Prepare and maintain clinical records of patient care, with reference to Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for records and record keeping.
- Conduct yourself professionally within the standard and framework provided by the NMC Codes of professional Conduct and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
About us
The Chaucer Hospitalin Canterburyis part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
Circle Health Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UKs 25 best big companies to work for and one of the 10 best companies to work for in the health and social care sector.
Salary & Benefits
Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
- Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
- Non-contributory life insurance
- Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
- Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
- Employee recognition programmes
- Industry leading training and development opportunities
and much more!
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Required to work closely with both Medical and Surgical Oncologists
- Prepare and maintain clinical records of patient care, with reference to Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for records and record keeping.
- Conduct yourself professionally within the standard and framework provided by the NMC Codes of professional Conduct and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Required to work closely with both Medical and Surgical Oncologists
- Prepare and maintain clinical records of patient care, with reference to Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for records and record keeping.
- Conduct yourself professionally within the standard and framework provided by the NMC Codes of professional Conduct and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 / Diploma / BSc in Nursing. Or
- Registered Nurse Level 2 - Relevant Competencies for the role.
- Post grad course in either SACT or Foundations in Cancer Services or SACT Passport signed off.
- Willingness to develop or already hold:
- Advanced communication skills desirable
- Excellent organisation and multitasking skills required.
- Understanding on workload and shift management.
- Patient and caring approach to customer care
- Training to CNS level if applicant is keen to progress. Pathway for this is available and will be supported.
- Telephone triage skills desirable
- Holistic need assessment experience
- Disease specific qualifications desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 / Diploma / BSc in Nursing. Or
- Registered Nurse Level 2 - Relevant Competencies for the role.
- Post grad course in either SACT or Foundations in Cancer Services or SACT Passport signed off.
- Willingness to develop or already hold:
- Advanced communication skills desirable
- Excellent organisation and multitasking skills required.
- Understanding on workload and shift management.
- Patient and caring approach to customer care
- Training to CNS level if applicant is keen to progress. Pathway for this is available and will be supported.
- Telephone triage skills desirable
- Holistic need assessment experience
- Disease specific qualifications desirable
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).
Additional information
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).