Specialist Oncology Nurse - Day Chemotherapy & SACT Expert

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leicester is seeking a Specialist Nurse in Oncology to provide exemplary care for cancer patients. This role involves managing a caseload, assessing health and wellbeing, and working closely with consultants. Candidates should be NMC registered with at least 1–2 years of experience in Oncology or Haematology, showing competency in critical procedures like venepuncture and phlebotomy. Attractive benefits include 35 days of annual leave and private medical insurance.

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

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–2 years' experience in an Oncology/Haematology setting.
• Competent in the use of CVADs.
• Evidence of SACT competency.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary planned care for patients in the Oncology Day Chemotherapy Centre.
• Assess patients' health across a complex caseload.
• Deliver care to meet individual health needs during cancer treatment.

Skills

Venepuncture

Phlebotomy

Cannulation

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

NMC registration

Post registration study in cancer care or equivalent

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Leicester is seeking a Specialist Nurse in Oncology to provide exemplary care for cancer patients. This role involves managing a caseload, assessing health and wellbeing, and working closely with consultants. Candidates should be NMC registered with at least 1–2 years of experience in Oncology or Haematology, showing competency in critical procedures like venepuncture and phlebotomy. Attractive benefits include 35 days of annual leave and private medical insurance.