Chemotherapy Nurse | Oncology Department | Fixed term contract | Southampton | Full-time hours across 4 days
Spire Southampton Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join the Oncology Department on a Full-time Fixed term 12 month contract.
Spire Southampton Hospital offers world-class care, attracting patients from across the South of England and internationally. We deliver some of the best cardiac surgery results in the country. Our Critical Care department and multidisciplinary team offer you peace of mind for our wide range of treatments.
Duties and responsibilities:
Working within a highly supportive team you will provide care to patients with all types of conditions in Oncology. You will be provided with full mandatory training in this and will treat your own caseload of patients and make your own decisions as part of a wider team. You will also work alongside the consultants at the hospital providing exemplary care.
1. To provide exemplary planned care for patients and assist in the management and organisation of care provision in Oncology Day Chemotherapy Centre. Care of cancer patients receiving Systemic Anti- Cancer Therapy(SACT).
2. Assess patients’ health and wellbeing across a complex and changing caseload of cancer patients.
3. Assist in the delivery of care to meet individuals’ health and wellbeing needs throughout the cancer treatment pathway.
4. Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information related to cancer patient care.
Who we're looking for:
5. NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions
6. Have a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working in an Oncology/Haematology setting.
7. Competent in venepuncture, phlebotomy and cannulation and the use of CVADs.
8. Evidence of SACT competency.
9. UK Oncology Nurse Society (UKONS) SACT passport (preferred but not essential).
10. Post registration study in cancer care or equivalent (desirable but not essential).
11. Compassionate and patient advocate.
12. Excellent communication skills, organised and can showcase excellent patient care.
Contract: Fixed Term contract
Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday 8-6, 4 shifts a week
Benefits:
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
13. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
14. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
15. ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
16. Free Bupa wellness screening
17. Private medical insurance
18. Life assurance
Our Values:
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
19. Driving clinical excellence
20. Doing the right thing
21. Caring is our passion.
22. Keeping it simple
23. Delivering on our promises
24. Succeeding and celebrating together
Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.