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Specialist Nurse - Chemotherapy FTC

Specialist Nurse - Chemotherapy FTC

locationSouthampton, UK
remoteOnsite
PublishedPublished: Published today
Full time
Nursing | Oncology
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Private Healthcare
Chemotherapy Nurse | Oncology Department | Fixed term contract | Southampton | Full-time hours across 4 days

Spire Southampton Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join the Oncology Department on a Full-time Fixed term 12 month contract.

Spire Southampton Hospital offers world-class care, attracting patients from across the South of England and internationally. We deliver some of the best cardiac surgery results in the country. Our Critical Care department and multidisciplinary team offer you peace of mind for our wide range of treatments.

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.

Contract: Fixed Term contract

Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday 8-6, 4 shifts a week

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

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Charlotte Oliver on charlotte.oliver@spirehealthcare.com

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

About Us

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services

We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards

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