Staff Nurse- Oncology
Guildford Hospital | Oncology | Permanent | Full time
Up to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
37.5 hours per week
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Our Oncology Day Unit team in our Guildford Hospital currently has an opportunity for a university accredited Chemotherapy/SACT trained nurse. We are looking for a dynamic, individual who is productive, patient-focused and committed to treating our patients with the best possible care.
As an Oncology Nurse at Guildford Hospital you'll be attentive, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC. With post-registration experience, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care.
About the Role
This post will support the Oncology patients through their cancer journey. Our Macmillan adopted unit accommodates around 19 patients at one time.
The unit treats a variety of cancers including Breast, Cervical, Ovarian, Skin, Pancreatic, GI cancers and Prostate. You will work within a team of skilled chemotherapy nurses as well as part of a Multi-disciplinary team ensuring that our patients are treated with the best possible care. You will also assist with outpatient clinics, offering you an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge within Cancer Care.
As an Oncology Nurse, you will:
* Be a valued addition to the team in our consultant and nurse-led service
* Work with patients receiving chemotherapy or new treatments, such as immunotherapy
* Fully assess each patient's needs, providing tailored treatment plans and care
* Assist consultants during clinics
* Monitor and assess patient conditions
What you will bring with you:
* Registered General Nurse with valid NMC pin, ideally with a SACT passport or willingness to complete the SACT passport
* Significant post registration experience within haematology or oncology setting
* Experience/competence in administering SACT, undertaking venepuncture, cannulation and managing of a variety Central Vascular Access Devices is desirable but not essential as training can be given.
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Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital
Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital provides high-quality healthcare working with leading Consultants to offer a range of services and treatments for preventing, diagnosing and treating a wide array of medical conditions and offer a wide range of complex surgery and services. We are proud to have received a "good" rating from the health care regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our facilities include 49 en-suite patient bedrooms, 4 operating theatres, acute dependency and oncology units. We've been awarded the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark for cancer care and our Endoscopy service has achieved JAG accreditation. Our site is shared with an NHS Trust hospital, giving us access to their facilities. The working atmosphere is highly professional and stimulating, yet friendly and collaborative like that of a large family unit.
The hospital is easily accessible from the A3 or M25 and we are located about 1.5 miles from Guildford town centre.
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It starts with you.
Applications will be considered as they are received and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.