Staff Nurse – Chemotherapy Day Unit HCA Healthcare UK

Civvy Street Magazine; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private healthcare provider in London seeks a dedicated Staff Nurse for their Chemo Day Unit. This role entails delivering high-quality patient care, working alongside a capable team in a modern facility, with opportunities for training and career advancement in oncology nursing. An attractive welcome incentive of £5000 is offered to successful candidates.

Benefits

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contributions

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance from day one

Critical illness cover

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Corporate staff discount for various services

Qualifications

• NMC Nurse registration is essential for application.
• Experience in oncology care is highly desirable.
• Clinical skills for drug administration and patient management required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of care and support for patients undergoing chemotherapy.
• Be an advocate for patients, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met.
• Work collaboratively within a specialist, experienced nursing team.

Skills

Clinical skills in venepuncture

Cannulation

Administration of intravenous drugs

Management of oncology and/or haemato-oncology

Education

Current NMC Nurse registration

Job description

Staff Nurse – Chemo Day Unit
Leaders in Oncology Care (LOC)95 Harley Street, London
Permanent
Full time, 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri flexibility required to cover opening hours of 8am-8pm)
£Competitive + fantastic benefits

We are also offering an attractive £5000 Golden Hello welcome incentive payment to successful nurses who join the team (T&Cs apply)

We’re looking for a Staff Nurse to join our Chemo Day Care Unit at the LOC, our specialist cancer treatment centre currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC and proud recipient of The Macmillan Quality Environment Mark for our commitment to patient wellbeing and privacy.

As a Staff Nurse you will be working alongside an experienced nursing team. In this role you will receive all of the tools to help you to deliver high standards of specialist care while also being an advocate for the patient. You will be able to ensure all of their medical, physical and emotionally needs are met by communicating effectively with them and their families.

This is a great opportunity to make a significant difference to the patients, unit and ultimately the wider organisation. In return, you will have the chance to build a career at the forefront of Cancer care through training and mentorship. With access to ground breaking treatments currently not licenced on the NHS and our own on-site lab and chemotherapy production unit you will receive all the tools you need to deliver truly exceptional levels of care for your patients in a modern, vibrant setting

What you’ll need:

• A current NMC Nurse registration
• Chemotherapy administration- desirable but not essential
• Clinical skills in venepuncture, cannulation and the administration of intravenous drugs.
• Experience in management of oncology and/or haemato-oncology essential, including management of oncological emergencies

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As Senior Staff Nurse in our Chemotherapy Day Unit you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them