Job Description
Oncology Nurse | Competitive salary - dependent on experience | Part time-30 hours per week | Permanent | Havant, Hampshire | Access to training and developmental opportunities
Spire Portsmouth Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an Oncology nurse to join their amazing team on a part-time permanent basis.
We work closely and flexibly with dynamic oncologists and haematologists in delivering a range of treatments to patients with breast, colorectal, prostate and haematological cancers. Our award winning CPD and a supportive team means you’re able to develop your skills and develop in your career.
Spire Portsmouth Hospital offers world-class care within beautiful surroundings and is part of one of the UK’s most respected private hospital groups. With a full multidisciplinary medical team, you can get fast access to expert healthcare, from consultations and diagnosis to personalised treatments and as much aftercare as you clinically need.
Duties And Responsibilities
* You will support in assessing patient’s health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload.
* Organisation of certain parts of the cancer journey
* Cannulation and delivery of chemotherapy
* Patient/relative/ carer support, education and delivery of information
* Supporting outpatient oncology clinics where bad news may be delivered
* Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
* Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others.
* Promote best practice in health and safety and security.
* Assist in maintaining and developing services.
Who We're Looking For
* Be NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions
* Qualified in venepuncture and cannulation and the use of CVAD's with evidence of regular competency assessment
* Working towards a post registration qualification in a clinical cancer specialism
* Have a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working in a similar environment
* Compassionate and able to showcase excellent patient care
* Strong Assessment skills
Benefits
We offer employees 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
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Health Assessment
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Sharesave
* Free DBS
* Free Car park
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
* Delivering on our promises
* Succeeding and celebrating together
Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
We commit to our employee’s well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
“Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.”
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.