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)
About the role
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
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues.
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