Specialist Nurse - Chemotherapy

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

Job summary

Spire Healthcare Ltd is seeking an experienced Chemotherapy Nurse for their oncology unit in Leicester. The role involves providing comprehensive patient care throughout their treatment journey, requiring NMC registration and specific qualifications. With a focus on work-life balance, this position offers numerous benefits and opportunities for professional development in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

35 days annual leave including bank holidays

Employer and employee contributory pension

'Spire for you' reward platform

Free Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• NMC registered with no restrictions or conditions.
• Experience in phlebotomy/venepuncture and cannulation.
• Completion of a certified chemotherapy course.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary planned care for patients in oncology/haematology.
• Administer cytotoxic treatment and supportive therapies.
• Assist consultants during patient examinations and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Patient Care

Education

NMC Registration

Certified Chemotherapy Course

Tools

Phlebotomy

Cannulation

Job description

Due to our oncology service increasing, Spire Leicester Hospital are looking for an experienced chemotherapy Nurse to join the team on our 17 bedded, purpose-built, dedicated oncology and haematology unit. You will follow the entire patient journey from diagnosis through treatment, working very closely with our Oncologists.
This is a full time or part time role working Monday to Friday with no evening or weekend shifts but a small on call requirement

Working alongside a team of 12 Nurses, 1 HCA and several consultants, you will receive a huge level of support from your team members.

We promote a good work/life balance and to support this you will work no nights or weekends and very rare bank holidays.

Founded in 1989, Spire Leicester is a high performing hospital with a great track record in superior patient care. We practice some of the most advanced treatments on the latest generation imaging, and diagnostic technology, meaning we can offer everything from screening, rehabilitation and cutting-edge surgical procedures in specialist fields like orthopaedics and cancer care.

Duties And Responsibilities
- The provision of exemplary planned care for patients and assisting in the management and organisation of care provision
- To work in tandem with the Consultants in an oncology and haematology setting.
- To chaperone and assist Consultants during patient examinations and any minor surgical procedures.
- To administer cytotoxic treatment and supportive treatments to patients within the cancer pathway.
Who we're looking for
- NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions
- Must have Phlebotomy/venepuncture and cannulation experience
- Have a certified chemotherapy course qualification
- Excellent communication skills, along with being organised and can showcase excellent patient care.
- You will be joining a well-established team, who have a strong working environment and will have access to numerous training opportunities that will enable you to further develop your potential.

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary, excellent development opportunities 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
- Free onsite parking
- 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.

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

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