Bank Chemotherapy Nurse | Oncology Department | Southampton | 0 hours flexible contract
Spire Southampton Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join the Oncology Department on the flexible staffing bank.
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
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: 0 hours bank contract
Hours: Shifts within Monday - Friday 8-6 (at least 2 per week required)
Benefits:
13. Bank colleagues are paid weekly
14. We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
15. Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
16. Access to Spire Healthcare pension
17. Access to Blue Light Card discounts
18. Free uniform
19. Free DBS
20. Full induction, including mandatory training updates
21. Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
22. Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire’s specialist Resourcing Team
Our Values:
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
23. Driving clinical excellence
24. Doing the right thing
25. Caring is our passion.
26. Keeping it simple
27. Delivering on our promises
28. 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.