Cancer Nurse

Spire Healthcare Ltd; Havant; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent hospital group in Havant is seeking an Oncology Nurse for a part-time role, emphasizing patient care and cancer treatment support. The position requires NMC registration, experience in a similar environment, and qualifications in cannulation. Offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

35 days annual leave including bank holidays

Employer and employee contributory pension

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Free DBS

Free Car park

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years' experience in a similar environment.
• Ability to showcase excellent patient care.
• Evidence of regular competency assessment in CVAD.

Responsibilities

• Assess health and well-being of patients across a changing caseload.
• Organise certain parts of the cancer journey.
• Deliver chemotherapy and provide patient support.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Strong assessment skills

Education

NMC registration with no restrictions

Qualified in venepuncture and cannulation

Post registration qualification in clinical cancer specialism

Job description

Oncology Nurse | Competitive salary - dependent on experience | Part time-28 hours per week | Permanent | Havant, Hampshire | Access to training and developmental opportunities

Spire Portsmouth Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an Oncology nurse to join their amazing team on a part-time permanent basis.

We work closely and flexibly with dynamic oncologists and haematologists in delivering a range of treatments to patients with breast, colorectal, prostate and haematological cancers. Our award winning CPD and a supportive team means you're able to develop your skills and develop in your career.

Spire Portsmouth Hospital offers world-class care within beautiful surroundings and is part of one of the UK's most respected private hospital groups. With a full multidisciplinary medical team, you can get fast access to expert healthcare, from consultations and diagnosis to personalised treatments and as much aftercare as you clinically need.

Duties and responsibilities:

• You will support in assessing patient's health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload.
• Organisation of certain parts of the cancer journey
• Cannulation and delivery of chemotherapy
• Patient/relative/ carer support, education and delivery of information
• Supporting outpatient oncology clinics where bad news may be delivered
• Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
• Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others.
• Promote best practice in health and safety and security.
• Assist in maintaining and developing services.

Who we're looking for:

• Be NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions
• Qualified in venepuncture and cannulation and the use of CVAD's with evidence of regular competency assessment
• Working towards a post registration qualification in a clinical cancer specialism
• Have a minimum of 1-2 years' experience working in a similar environment
• Compassionate and able to showcase excellent patient care
• Strong Assessment skills

Benefits:

We offer employees 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
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Health Assessment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sharesave
• Free DBS
• Free Car park

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.

We commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

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

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