Specialist Nurse - Haematology & GI Cancer Services Mount Alvernia Hospital 37.5 Hours & Permanent Salary: Up to £55,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification) Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. We have an opportunity for a Specialist Nurse to join their team of staff in the Oncology department. This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern. Duties of this role include: Deliver expert nursing care to patients with cancer across outpatient, inpatient, day-case and ambulatory settings. Undertake specialist assessments, contributing to holistic care planning, symptom management and ongoing review. Act as a clinical expert in cancer pathways, supporting diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and survivorship care. Provide specialist advice to patients and families, supporting informed decision-making and self-management. Support the safe delivery of systemic anti-cancer treatments (where appropriately trained), radiotherapy pathways, or disease-specific services. Provide emotional, psychological and practical support to patients and carers throughout the cancer journey. Act as a key point of contact for patients, improving continuity of care and coordination across services. Support patients in managing treatment side effects and complications, escalating concerns appropriately. Applicants should meet the following criteria: Essential: Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration. Significant post-registration experience in Oncology and/or Haematology nursing. Evidence of specialist knowledge in cancer care pathways and symptom management. Strong understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and quality frameworks. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous professional development. Desirable: Master’s degree (or working towards) in cancer care, advanced practice, or leadership. Previous experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or equivalent. Experience in leading service development and innovation. Evidence of research, audit, or published work in oncology. Experience in both NHS and independent sector oncology services. Salary & Benefits Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including: 25 days holiday per year bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service Private Pension Scheme Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions Friends & Family Hospital Discounts Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay Non-contributory life insurance Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing Employee recognition programmes Industry leading training and development opportunities …and much more! Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more. We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture. To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy