Job summary
As a Staff Nurse on the Oncology Ward, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that delivers a high standard of care to patients undergoing medical treatment. You will be responsible for the assessment of patients care needs and for the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care.The administration of SACT, toxicity management and palliative care provision are key elements as an Oncology Staff Nurse.
Main duties of the job
- Provide high quality physical and psychological Care with Compassion
- Participate in the delivery of a consistent, safe service in all aspects of the patient journey whilst demonstrating a culture of customer service.
- Manage care of allocated patients.
- Demonstrate professional awareness and accountability.
- Maintain requirements to ensure success in the Revalidation process.
- Act as a Link Nurse in a designated area reporting to and from meetings / training updates.
- Recognise the needs for DOLs assessments, mental capacity assessment and simple and complex safeguarding referrals and highlight any concerns
- Liaise with the Support Services to ensure all non-clinical needs are met including the cultural, sexual, religious, and any other special needs of the patients.
- Administer systemic anti-cancer therapy safely in accordance with local SACT quality policy.
- Manage toxicities of systemic anti-cancer treatment and escalate accordingly in terms of neutropenic sepsis, tumour lysis syndrome and or metastatic spinal chord compression.
- Caring for patients on radioactive iodine treatment.
- Undertake clinical duties in any area that is reasonably requested ensuring that you practice within your professional competencies and abilities.
About us
The Cromwell Hospital is a world-leader in private healthcare. Since 1981, they have delivered exceptional care from their state-of-the-art hospital. Today, they offer some of the most technologically advanced treatments and facilities, including their dedicated Integrated Cancer Campus. At the Cromwell Hospital you can be the Nurse you want to be. With the autonomy to use your skills and strong benefits to support you, patient care can be your top priority.Youll be supported by a fantastic team who put the patients at the centre of all that they do.
Details
Date posted
31 October 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£34,130 to £43,730 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E0204-24-0237
Job locations
164-178 Cromwell Road
London
SW5 0TU
Employer details
Employer name
Cromwell Hospital
Address
164-178 Cromwell Road
London
SW5 0TU
Employer's website
https://careers.bupa.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clare Corbishley
