Specialist Chemotherapy Nurse

Sciensus; Ipswich; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Chemotherapy Nurse based in Ipswich. You will provide personalized at-home care to patients undergoing chemotherapy, ensuring high-quality treatment and support. A driving license is essential for regional travel. The role offers a competitive salary of £40,500 - £44,500, along with a comprehensive benefits package including a company car allowance, paid NMC fees, and ongoing learning opportunities.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

NMC fees paid

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

Yearly pay reviews

Qualifications

• Registered general nurse qualification is required.
• Cytotoxic drug administration certification is essential.
• Experience in cannulation and clinical assessments is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver chemotherapy treatments as per patients' care plans.
• Build long-lasting relationships with patients and stakeholders.
• Maintain professional standards and up-to-date clinical knowledge.

Skills

Registered general nurse

Qualified in administering Cytotoxic drugs

Cannulate and have experience undertaking clinical assessments

Job description

By joining us as a 'Chemotherapy Nurse' you will not only be delivering high quality care, you will be the face of Sciensus with increased job satisfaction, by being able to give 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 Ipswich, you will travel throughout a regional area, delivering specialist treatment and making a real difference in people's lives every day. Join us and make 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 whilst 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 aide and support treatment and recovery. Up to date knowledge is maintained and demonstrated, ensuring any gaps in clinical competency are addressed, whilst 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.

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

Who we are?

Sciensus is a leading European life sciences organisation with over 30 years of experience, helping over patients a year gain access to beneficial treatments and life-changing medicines. We empower patients with digital tools like the Sciensus Intouch app, to take control of their treatments, report on symptoms and quality of life, and access support through their care journey. We blend this with personalised support services from our team of over 700 licensed clinical staff. Whether we're delivering cancer treatment in someone's home or showing patients how to self-administer medicines, the human-touch care we provide helps patients make the most of their treatment.

What do we offer our people?

We work hard to make sure colleagues feel motivated, developed, and recognised for the great work they do. Additional to a salary of £40,500 - £44,500, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Company car or car allowance £4,887.50
• 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

Our Values

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and we have also successfully gained the National Equality Standard (NES is the UK's leading Equity, Diversity and Inclusion standard which was developed by the UK Government and the CBI). We are committed to the fair treatment of all candidates, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. We welcome applications from all and we select candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. 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 visit our corporate website.