Chemotherapy Nurse

Sciensus; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in life sciences is seeking a dedicated Chemotherapy Nurse to provide personalized, patient-focused care in the comfort of patients' homes. This role involves administering chemotherapy treatments, maintaining professional standards, and building lasting relationships with patients and their families. You will be part of a compassionate team that values holistic care and empowers patients through their treatment journey. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path for those passionate about making a difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

NMC fees paid for

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contribution-based pension scheme

Employee benefits platform

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Refer a friend scheme

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Annual company event

Qualifications

• Must be a registered general nurse with qualifications in administering Cytotoxic drugs.
• Experience in cannulation and clinical assessments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer chemotherapy treatments as per patient care plans.
• Document clinical data and report adverse drug events.

Skills

Registered general nurse

Qualified in administering Cytotoxic drugs

Cannulation skills

Clinical assessments experience

Job description

Chemotherapy Nurse

Job description

By joining us as a 'Chemotherapy Nurse', you will not only be delivering high-quality care, but you will also be the face of Sciensus, enjoying increased job satisfaction by providing holistic one-to-one care within the patient's own home.

You will be part of an ambitious team, empowering each patient by offering personalised support. While based in Glasgow, you will travel throughout a regional area, delivering specialist treatment and making a real difference in people's lives every day.

You will administer a range of haematological and solid tumour chemotherapy treatments as defined in the patient's care plan while sustaining professional standards. Be an ambassador for delivering patient-focused care, offering quality nursing that is tailored to the patients' needs. All clinical data will be documented, and adverse drug events reported via the correct protocol. Long-lasting relationships will be built with patients, carers, and stakeholders to aid and support treatment and recovery. Up-to-date knowledge is maintained and demonstrated, ensuring any gaps in clinical competency are addressed while staying compliant with all business policies and procedures.

A full UK driving licence is essential as regional travel will be required to visit patients at home.

About Sciensus

Sciensus is a life sciences business specialising in patient access, engagement, and insight solutions. We provide healthcare to patients with long-term conditions, rare diseases, and cancer.

For 30 years, we've supported patients to access the life-changing treatment they need in the comfort and convenience of their own homes across the UK and Europe. Today, we combine our clinical experience from over 70 million patient interactions with the latest technology to help over Apply patients a year make the most of their medicine.

Using unparalleled insights, we connect with people powerfully and personally, focusing on their unique needs, empowering them to achieve their goals, and supporting them every step of the way.

What do we offer our people?

We work hard to ensure colleagues feel motivated, developed, and recognised for the great work they do. In addition to a salary of £38,480 - £42,640, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Company car or car allowance £4887.50
• NMC fees paid for
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contribution-based pension scheme
• Employee benefits platform (retailer discounts and much more)
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance (after qualifying period)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Annual company event
• Yearly pay reviews

This all sounds great - What key skills do I need to apply:

• Registered general nurse
• Qualified in administering Cytotoxic drugs
• Cannulate and have experience undertaking clinical assessments

Sciensus values difference and promotes respect. We are committed to the fair treatment of all candidates, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

We actively promote equality for all, welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, and select interviewees based on skills, qualifications, and experience. Sciensus takes equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our colleagues seriously, which could include flexible working. We also support any reasonable adjustments required. Please talk to us during the application process to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require.

We are committed to achieving Net Zero and reducing our ecological footprint. We are constantly working on new initiatives, some of our more recent ones include working towards Level 2 in the Greener Pharmacy Toolkit and replacing many of our vans with lower CO2 emission models. For information on other projects and our wider approach to sustainability, please click here.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become a part of Sciensus.