Cancer Specialist Nurse

NHS; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare charity as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Oncology at Cheltenham Hospital. This part-time role offers the chance to work autonomously, delivering tailored care to cancer patients in a supportive environment. You will join a dedicated team and contribute significantly to patient well-being while enjoying flexible working options.

Benefits

Access to Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month

Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC, with post-registration experience in Oncology.
• Experience in SACT qualification or working towards it is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload autonomously and assess patients' needs.
• Assist consultants and liaise with external care providers.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Holistic needs assessments

Post-surgery wound care

Education

NMC registration

SACT qualification

Job description

Job summary

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Cancer Care Cheltenham Hospital | Nursing | Bank | Part time £32.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will: Be a valued addition to the team in our consultant and nurse-led service Work autonomously, managing a caseload Fully assess each patient's needs, providing tailored treatment plans and care Assist consultants during clinics Liaise with external care providers and local NHS Trusts Be able to demonstrate advanced communication skills Have knowledge and experience of holistic needs assessments and post surgery wound care

About us

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.

Details Date posted

27 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28 to £32 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

JR0084196

Job locations

Hatherley Lane

Cheltenham

GL51 6SY

Job description Job responsibilities

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:

Be a valued addition to the team in our consultant and nurse-led service

Work autonomously, managing a caseload

Fully assess each patient's needs, providing tailored treatment plans and care

Assist consultants during clinics

Liaise with external care providers and local NHS Trusts

Be able to demonstrate advanced communication skills

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 £25.00 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. Job description Job responsibilities

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:

Be a valued addition to the team in our consultant and nurse-led service

Work autonomously, managing a caseload

Fully assess each patient's needs, providing tailored treatment plans and care

Assist consultants during clinics

Liaise with external care providers and local NHS Trusts

Be able to demonstrate advanced communication skills

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 £25.00 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• As a Clinical Nurse Specialist at our Cheltenham Hospital, you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you bring the qualifications 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.

Experience Essential

• As well as post-registration experience, you have experience in Oncology.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• As a Clinical Nurse Specialist at our Cheltenham Hospital, you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you bring the qualifications 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.

Experience Essential

• As well as post-registration experience, you have experience in Oncology.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Nuffield Health

Address

Hatherley Lane

Cheltenham

GL51 6SY

Employer's website

https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Nuffield Health

Address

Hatherley Lane

Cheltenham

GL51 6SY

Employer's website

https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)