Cancer Nurse Specialist (Bank)

Nuffield Health; Warmley; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday per Working Time Directive

Pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital is seeking a Bank Cancer Nurse Specialist to join the cancer services team, working ad hoc to meet hospital needs. You will assess patients, build tailored care plans and act as a key worker across on-site diagnostic and surgical cancer services, including clinics and MDTs.

The post sits within a consultant-led breast cancer focus that is expanding to other specialties. NMC registration and post-registration experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC registration and post-registration experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and monitor conditions to build tailored care plans.
• Act as key worker and advocate within cancer services and MDT meetings.
• Support consultants in clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Signpost patients to community cancer support services.
• Maintain governance through data collection and audits.

Skills

Team player

Patient care

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Bank Cancer Nurse Specialist post in the cancer services team at Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital, working ad hoc to meet the hospital's needs rather than a set weekly pattern. The core of the work is assessing patients, building tailored care plans and acting as key worker across the on-site diagnostic and surgical cancer service, including clinics and multidisciplinary meetings. It sits within a consultant-led service with a breast cancer focus that is expanding into other specialities. Fit depends on NMC registration and post-registration experience.

What the job involves

• Support the on-site diagnostic and surgical cancer service with in-depth cancer knowledge and skills
• Assess patients' needs and monitor their conditions, then provide tailored treatment plans and care
• Assist consultants in clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Act as key worker and advocate for each patient, building their care needs and preferences into care planning
• Offer personalised, holistic support at key points in the cancer pathway
• Work with the MDT co-ordinator to join up care across medical colleagues, allied health professionals and external providers
• Signpost patients to community cancer support services
• Support clinical data collection and audit to maintain governance and accreditation
• Work within national and local protocols
• Work as an effective team member, building team and interdisciplinary relationships
• Maintain specialist cancer knowledge through continuing professional development
• Use advanced communication skills in all patient interactions

Qualifications

• Qualifications relevant to NMC registration

Registration & licences

• Registration with the appropriate governing body, including NMC

Experience

• Post-registration experience

Skills & knowledge

• Team player with a passion for exceptional patient care

What’s offered

• Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive
• Access to the pension scheme
• Discounted gym membership at £35.00 a month