Registered Nurse - SACT / Oncology - JR106550 (Bank)
Up to £24 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
The Chiltern Hospital in Great Missenden is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
Circle Health Group has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our friendly and motivated team of staff working in the Oncology department.
This is a bank role working on an as and when required basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.
Main duties of the job
* Deliver direct nursing care in line with patient care plans and clinical protocols.
* Assess patient needs, prioritise care, and update care plans accordingly.
* Monitor vital signs, recognise changes in condition, and escalate appropriately using clinical judgement.
* Administer medications safely and effectively in accordance with hospital policies and the NMC Code.
* Maintain accurate, legible, and timely nursing documentation, including assessments, care plans, and observations.
* Ensure that all care provided complies with NMC standards, clinical governance requirements, and hospital policies.
* Identify and report incidents, safeguarding concerns, and potential risks in line with hospital procedures.
About us
Salary & Benefits
Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.
Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles and more.
We're passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.
Job responsibilities
WHO ARE WE?
We are Circle Health Group.
We are the number one independent provider of hospital services in this country, with more than 50 hospitals, 6000 specialists and 2 million patient visits each year.
We offer high quality, safe, accessible and affordable healthcare.
We want to be the most innovative and patient focused healthcare organisation.
WHO ARE YOU?
You make sure that standards of patient care are consistently applied and maintained.
You maintain and enhance customer service and satisfaction.
You promote and safeguard the wellbeing and interests of all patients, employees and visitors.
WHAT DO YOU DO?
Patient Care and Clinical Practice:
Deliver direct nursing care in line with patient care plans and clinical protocols.
Assess patient needs, prioritise care, and update care plans accordingly.
Monitor vital signs, recognise changes in condition, and escalate appropriately using clinical judgement.
Administer medications safely and effectively in accordance with hospital policies and the NMC Code.
Professional Accountability and Record Keeping:
Maintain accurate, legible, and timely nursing documentation, including assessments, care plans, and observations.
Ensure that all care provided complies with NMC standards, clinical governance requirements, and hospital policies.
Support infection prevention and control practices to maintain a safe clinical environment.
Communication and Compassionate Care:
Communicate effectively and empathetically with patients, families, and carers, providing information, reassurance, and emotional support.
Work closely with medical staff, allied health professionals, and other departments to coordinate patient care.
Participate in handovers, multidisciplinary meetings, and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
Health Promotion and Patient Education:
Support patients in understanding their condition, treatments, and recovery processes.
Promote healthy lifestyles, medication adherence, and self-care through appropriate patient education.
Teamwork and Leadership:
Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide high-quality, safe, and efficient care.
Act as a mentor or preceptor for students and junior staff, sharing knowledge and encouraging professional growth.
Participate in training, supervision, and performance review processes.
Quality, Safety, and Continuous Improvement:
Identify and report incidents, safeguarding concerns, and potential risks in line with hospital procedures.
Take part in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and reflective practice to support clinical excellence.
Maintain professional development through ongoing education, mandatory training, and clinical skills updates.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
* Valid SACT Passport.
Experience
* Competent in administering Chemotherapy.
* Demonstrable experience working in a clinical healthcare setting.
* Good understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and evidence-based practice.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Proficient in IT systems used for patient records, documentation, and care planning.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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