Senior Staff Nurse - Oncology
London, Private Care at Guy’s (Part of London Bridge Hospital)
Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Competitive + Shift Enhancement
We’re looking for an experienced Oncology Nurse to join our cancer nursing team at Private Care at Guy’s, one of our state-of-the art cancer centres and, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC. Featuring theatres, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, oncology and surgical wards, we deliver a level of care rarely found in the private sector. A centre of excellence, we’re also constantly at the forefront of clinical innovation, whether that’s through our investment in pioneering robotic surgery, our JACIE accredited stem cell transplantation unit for blood cancers and Multiple Sclerosis or other treatments, such as revolutionary bispecific antibody therapy, which we are currently the only private hospital able to offer this treatment.
The Oncology Nurse position offers a unique opportunity to work in a highly esteemed and innovative cancer care environment. As part of the position, you will gain access to the Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatments (SACT) programme, which will enable you to administer chemotherapy and provide additional professional development.
This position allows you to be a part of a specialist oncology nursing team in a cutting-edge facility that is currently rated "Outstanding" by the CQC. You’ll be involved in providing care across a variety of settings, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy and other oncology treatments. The role requires you to work collaboratively with patients, ensuring their medical, physical, and emotional needs are met while providing high-quality care. It is an ideal position for an experienced oncology nurse looking to further their career in an innovative and supportive environment or a Band 5 Oncology Nurse looking to take the next step in the career.
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and aspirations, it could be an exciting next step in your oncology nursing career.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you’ll bring:
A current NMC Nurse registration
Experience in Chemotherapy administration (SACT) desirable
Post registration experience within haematology or oncology setting
Clinical skills in venepuncture, cannulation and the administration of intravenous drugs.
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Staff Nurse on our Oncology Ward at Private Care at Guys you’ll be eligible for:
1. 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
2. Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
3. Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
4. Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
5. Group Life Assurance from day one
6. Critical illness cover
7. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
8. Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
9. Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
10. Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
11. Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
12. Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
13. Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
14. Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
#LI-JE1