Cancer Specialist Nurse (Bank)

Nuffield Health; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare charity in Cheltenham is looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide high-quality care in Oncology. The role requires NMC registration and experience in managing patient caseloads. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, assisting consultants, and managing treatment plans. The position offers a flexible working arrangement and a benefits package including discounted gym membership.

Benefits

Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive

Pension scheme access

Discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month

Qualifications

• Registered with the appropriate governing body.
• Post-registration experience in Oncology nursing.
• Experience managing a caseload.

Responsibilities

• Assess each patient's needs and provide tailored treatment plans.
• Assist consultants during clinics and liaise with external care providers.
• Manage caseload autonomously.

Skills

Oncology experience

Advanced communication skills

Holistic needs assessments

Post-surgery wound care

Education

Registered with NMC

SACT qualification (or working towards it)

Job description

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, 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.

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.

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.