Cancer Specialist Nurse

Nuffield Health; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare charity as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cancer Care at a state-of-the-art hospital. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patients' lives through personalized care and treatment plans. You'll work autonomously, managing your own caseload while collaborating with a dedicated team of professionals. With a focus on holistic patient needs and advanced communication, your expertise will be invaluable in providing the highest standards of care. Enjoy a flexible working arrangement that suits your schedule and be part of a supportive environment that prioritizes your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Discounted gym membership

Access to Pension Scheme

Holiday in line with Working Time Directive

Qualifications

• Registered with NMC and experienced in Oncology nursing.
• Working towards or holding SACT qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and assess patient needs for tailored care.
• Assist consultants and liaise with external care providers.

Skills

Oncology Nursing

Advanced Communication Skills

Holistic Needs Assessments

Post-Surgery Wound Care

Education

NMC Registration

SACT Qualification

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Cancer Care

Cheltenham Hospital | Nursing | Bank | Part time

£32.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills

Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.

This is a great opportunity to join Britain’s largest Healthcare Charity and help us build a healthier nation. As you know, Oncology nursing is challenging and rewarding – and your passion will make all the difference to our cancer patients. You’ll be motivated to provide the highest standard of care.

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist at our Cheltenham Hospital, you’re registered with the appropriate governing body and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC. As well as post-registration experience, you have experience in Oncology and a SACT (systemic anti-cancer therapies) qualification or you’re working towards this.

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will:

1. Be a valued addition to the team in our consultant and nurse-led service.
2. Work autonomously, managing a caseload.
3. Fully assess each patient’s needs, providing tailored treatment plans and care.
4. Assist consultants during clinics.
5. Liaise with external care providers and local NHS Trusts.
6. Be able to demonstrate advanced communication skills.
7. Have knowledge and experience of holistic needs assessments and post-surgery wound care.

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 Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme, and discounted gym membership at £15.00 a month.

Cheltenham Hospital.

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital is located in the beautiful area of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. It has excellent transport links nearby, being very close to the M5 and A417. The hospital has 32 ensuite private bedrooms, 3 theatres, and a small ambulatory unit. It also hosts a purpose-built close observation unit, 12 consulting rooms with access to treatment rooms, diagnostic services including plain x-ray, MRI, CT, mammography, and ultrasound. We provide a full range of medical and surgical specialities delivered in state-of-the-art clinical facilities, including orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, spinal services, sports injury, ENT, gynaecology, urology, as well as a rapid access breast clinic.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.

It starts with you.