Nuffield Health

Specialist SACT Nurse (Oncology and Haematology)

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Job summary

Job Description Specialist SACT Nurse (Oncology and Haematology) Warwickshire Hospital | Haematology & Oncology | Fixed term (Maternity Cover) | Part Time 30 hours per week Up to £38,000 per annum (Pro-Rata), depending on experience

Main duties of the job

As Specialist SACT Nurse, you will: Lead by example and be an ambassador for Nuffield Health Use clinical skills and an empathetic approach to meet each individual patient's needs Enjoy autonomy to make decisions that ensure excellent patient care Deliver high quality holistic care to our patients Administer systemic anti-cancer therapy and supportive treatments Assist with Holistic Needs Assessments Complete UKONS triage and assessments Provide care for acute oncological and haematological emergencies Interact with practitioners from other departments Educate patients in the management of their care Assist with outpatient consultant clinics - offering you an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge within cancer care.

About us

Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital offers the latest facilities and technology for the care of patients from Leamington Spa, Coventry, Kenilworth, Stratford, and surrounding areas with a wide range of surgical and medical requirements. We're located on the outskirts of Royal Leamington Spa with easy access by rail and road - we have a large, free car park.

Details

Date posted

06 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 days

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

JR0079200

Job locations

The Chase Old Milverton Lane Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV32 6RW United Kingdom

Leamington Spa

CV32 6RW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Specialist SACT Nurse (Oncology and Haematology) Warwickshire Hospital | Haematology & Oncology | Fixed term (Maternity Cover) | Part Time 30 hours per week Up to £38,000 per annum (Pro-Rata), depending on experience This is a great opportunity to join Nuffield Health, Britain's largest Healthcare Charity and help us build a healthier nation. The Milverton Suite treats a variety of haematological cancers and solid tumours, including lymphoma, myeloma, breast, gynaecological, Upper GI, Colorectal and prostate tumours. You will work within a small team of skilled SACT nurses as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team ensuring that our patients are treated with the best possible care. With our consultant / nurse-led service, you will be working directly with clinical leaders, gaining experience with new practices, equipment, and facilities. As Specialist SACT Nurse, you will:

  • Lead by example and be an ambassador for Nuffield Health
  • Use clinical skills and an empathetic approach to meet each individual patient's needs
  • Enjoy autonomy to make decisions that ensure excellent patient care
  • Deliver high quality holistic care to our patients
  • Administer systemic anti-cancer therapy and supportive treatments
  • Assist with Holistic Needs Assessments
  • Complete UKONS triage and assessments
  • Provide care for acute oncological and haematological emergencies
  • Interact with practitioners from other departments
  • Educate patients in the management of their care
  • Assist with outpatient consultant clinics - offering you an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge within cancer care.
    • To succeed in the position of a Specialist SACT Nurse, you will:
  • Be NMC registered and be a qualified nurse
  • Have a UKONS SACT passport (or equivalent)
  • You should have a minimum of 6 months SACT administration experience
  • Be proficient in phlebotomy, cannulation and accessing Central Venous Access Devices including portacaths
  • Be competent in UKONS triage
    • Desirable but not essential:
  • A qualification in SACT
  • Advanced communication training
    • Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital offers the latest facilities and technology for the care of patients from Leamington Spa, Coventry, Kenilworth, Stratford, and surrounding areas with a wide range of surgical and medical requirements. We're located on the outskirts of Royal Leamington Spa with easy access by rail and road - we have a large, free car park. Helping you feel good We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy, and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From free membership across all our fitness clubs, to a range of lifestyle and financial wellbeing rewards. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Specialist SACT Nurse (Oncology and Haematology) Warwickshire Hospital | Haematology & Oncology | Fixed term (Maternity Cover) | Part Time 30 hours per week Up to £38,000 per annum (Pro-Rata), depending on experience This is a great opportunity to join Nuffield Health, Britain's largest Healthcare Charity and help us build a healthier nation. The Milverton Suite treats a variety of haematological cancers and solid tumours, including lymphoma, myeloma, breast, gynaecological, Upper GI, Colorectal and prostate tumours. You will work within a small team of skilled SACT nurses as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team ensuring that our patients are treated with the best possible care. With our consultant / nurse-led service, you will be working directly with clinical leaders, gaining experience with new practices, equipment, and facilities. As Specialist SACT Nurse, you will:

  • Lead by example and be an ambassador for Nuffield Health
  • Use clinical skills and an empathetic approach to meet each individual patient's needs
  • Enjoy autonomy to make decisions that ensure excellent patient care
  • Deliver high quality holistic care to our patients
  • Administer systemic anti-cancer therapy and supportive treatments
  • Assist with Holistic Needs Assessments
  • Complete UKONS triage and assessments
  • Provide care for acute oncological and haematological emergencies
  • Interact with practitioners from other departments
  • Educate patients in the management of their care
  • Assist with outpatient consultant clinics - offering you an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge within cancer care.
    • To succeed in the position of a Specialist SACT Nurse, you will:
  • Be NMC registered and be a qualified nurse
  • Have a UKONS SACT passport (or equivalent)
  • You should have a minimum of 6 months SACT administration experience
  • Be proficient in phlebotomy, cannulation and accessing Central Venous Access Devices including portacaths
  • Be competent in UKONS triage
    • Desirable but not essential:
  • A qualification in SACT
  • Advanced communication training
    • Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital offers the latest facilities and technology for the care of patients from Leamington Spa, Coventry, Kenilworth, Stratford, and surrounding areas with a wide range of surgical and medical requirements. We're located on the outskirts of Royal Leamington Spa with easy access by rail and road - we have a large, free car park. Helping you feel good We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy, and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From free membership across all our fitness clubs, to a range of lifestyle and financial wellbeing rewards. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Be NMC registered and be a qualified nurse
    • Have a UKONS SACT passport (or equivalent)
    • You should have a minimum of 6 months SACT administration experience

    Experience

    Essential

    • Be proficient in phlebotomy, cannulation and accessing Central Venous Access Devices including portacaths
    • Be competent in UKONS triage
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Be NMC registered and be a qualified nurse
    • Have a UKONS SACT passport (or equivalent)
    • You should have a minimum of 6 months SACT administration experience

    Experience

    Essential

    • Be proficient in phlebotomy, cannulation and accessing Central Venous Access Devices including portacaths
    • Be competent in UKONS triage

    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).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    The Chase Old Milverton Lane Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV32 6RW United Kingdom

    Leamington Spa

    CV32 6RW


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    The Chase Old Milverton Lane Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV32 6RW United Kingdom

    Leamington Spa

    CV32 6RW


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Support Centre

    careers@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Details

    Date posted

    06 August 2024

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Fixed term

    Duration

    1 days

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    JR0079200

    Job locations

    The Chase Old Milverton Lane Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV32 6RW United Kingdom

    Leamington Spa

    CV32 6RW


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