Bank Chemotherapy Nurse

NHS; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leicester is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse for the Oncology Department. This role involves providing exemplary care to patients with varying conditions and managing your own caseload. The ideal candidate will have NMC registration, experience in Oncology/Haematology, and competencies in relevant care areas. Benefits include competitive pay, weekly payments, and opportunities for training and progression. This position supports the hospital's commitment to high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Free onsite car park

Access to pension

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Opportunities for further training

Qualifications

• 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.
• Evidence of SACT competency.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary planned care for patients in Oncology Chemotherapy Centre.
• Assess patients' health and wellbeing across a changing caseload.
• Provide and receive complex information related to cancer patient care.

Skills

Compassionate and patient advocate

Excellent communication skills

Organised

Competent in venepuncture, phlebotomy and cannulation

Education

NMC registration

1-2 years of experience in Oncology/Haematology

Tools

SACT competency

UKONS SACT passport

Job description

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.

About Us

Spire Leicester Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join the Oncology Department on a bank/flexible working basis. 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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

• Bank colleagues are paid weekly.
• We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave.
• Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park.
• Access to Spire Healthcare pension.
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts.
• Smartspending discounts via 'Spire for You'.
• Wellbeing Centre access via 'Spire for You'.
• Free uniform.
• Free DBS.
• Full induction, including mandatory training updates.
• Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts.
• Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team.

Our Values

• Driving clinical excellence.
• Doing the right thing.
• Caring is our passion.
• Keeping it simple.
• Delivering on our promises.
• Succeeding and celebrating together.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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.

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.