Chemotherapy Specialist Nurse - Cancer Services

Spire Healthcare Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a full-time Chemotherapy Specialist Nurse to join their dedicated Oncology team. Candidates should be NMC registered with 1-2 years experience in an Oncology/Haematology setting. The role involves patient assessments, chemotherapy delivery, and teamwork within a supportive backdrop. Comprehensive benefit packages and competitive salaries are offered.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Employer and employee contributory pension

Free Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years experience working in an Oncology/Haematology setting.
• Competent in venepuncture, phlebotomy and cannulation and the use of CVADs.
• Evidence of SACT competency.

Responsibilities

• Support in assessing patients health.
• Work in tandem with Consultants in oncology setting.
• Provide patient support, education, and complex information.

Skills

Compassionate patient advocate

Excellent communication skills

Organised

Venepuncture

Phlebotomy

Cannulation

Education

NMC registration

Post registration study in cancer care or equivalent

UKONS SACT passport

Job description

Chemotherapy Specialist Nurse - Cancer Services

ChemotherapySpecialist Nurse | Oncology Department | Spire Parkway Hospital | Private Hospital

Spire Parkway Hospital have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chemotherapy Specialist Nurse to join our welcoming Oncology team, working fulltime hours on a permanent basis.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their career as the successful applicant will be a part of a dedicated, supportive and friendly team.

Spire Parkway Hospital in Solihull, West Midlands offers a comprehensive range of private hospital services. Our hospital is rated Good by the CQC for all parts of the inspection except for Patient Care, which is rated Outstanding. The report states, Staff treated patients with compassion and kindness, respected their privacy and dignity, took account of their individual needs, and helped them understand their conditions. They provided emotional support to patients, families and carers. Our dedicated hospital team are passionate about excellent patient care and we offer a range of specialist treatments to patients across Birmingham, Warwickshire and the West Midlands. This includes diagnostic services, rehabilitation, cutting-edge surgical procedures and excellence in specialist fields like orthopaedics, womens health and cancer care. We have 51 bedrooms and five operating theatres.

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities:

• You will support in assessing patients health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload.
• To work in tandem with the Consultants in an oncology and Haematology setting.
• Cannulation and delivery of chemotherapy
• Patient/relative/carer support, education and delivery of information
• Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
• Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others.
• Effective teamwork and communication with the wider multidisciplinary team.
• You will be joining a well-established team, who have a strong working environment.

About us

Spire Parkway Hospital in Solihull, West Midlands offers a comprehensive range of private hospital services. Our hospital is rated Good by the CQC for all parts of the inspection except for Patient Care, which is rated Outstanding. The report states, "Staff treated patients with compassion and kindness, respected their privacy and dignity, took account of their individual needs, and helped them understand their conditions. They provided emotional support to patients, families and carers."

Job responsibilities

Who we're looking for:

• NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions
• Have a minimum of 1-2 years experience working in an Oncology/Haematology setting.
• Competent in venepuncture, phlebotomy and cannulation and the use of CVADs.
• Evidence of SACT competency.
• UK Oncology Nurse Society (UKONS) SACT passport (preferred but not essential).
• Post registration study in cancer care or equivalent (desirable but not essential).
• Compassionate and patient advocate.
• Excellent communication skills, organised and can showcase excellent patient care.

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance

Our Values:

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion.
• Keeping it simple
• Succeeding and celebrating together

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Person Specification

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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.