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Specialist Chemotherapy Nurse | Spire Dunedin - Reading | Private Hospital | Full time | \n\nSpire Dunedin in Reading are seeking an experienced Specialist Chemotherapy Nurse to join our dynamic and proficient oncology team.\n\nAs the Chemotherapy Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will serve as the clinical expert and professional resource for the multi-professional team, patients, and caregivers.\n\nDuties & Responsibilities:\n\nManagement of direct patient care and to be responsible for a clinical caseload and safely administer SACT. \nTo work closely with other site-specific Clinical Nurse Specialist and work as part of a team.\nactivities. \nWork collaboratively with other professionals and agencies both within and out of the hospital setting to ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.\nProvide professional support to colleagues working within the cancer unit setting.\nTo offer patients a Holistic Needs Assessment at relevant points in their pathway and provide a care plan, if identified referral to Level 3 or Level 4 psychological care providers.\nProvide specialist advice which is evidence based to deliver clinically effective care to cancer patients and their families in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team\nPromote a culture of respectful relationships and patient involvement in care decisions.\nEvaluate and assess patients and their family's needs and treat, support and refer as appropriate.\nDemonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding in the administration of chemotherapy and associated toxicities, including intravenous access, management of central venous access, venepuncture and management of extravasation\nParticipate in hospital forums and committees.\nContinuously develop and consolidate training programs in alignment with personal development plans.Who we're looking for:\n\nRegistered General Nurse with valid NMC registration with no restrictions or conditions.\nExtensive knowledge and experience of working at a senior level within cancer services and the administration of SACT\nHold an accredited SACT administration course\nCompetency in the UKONS 24 Hour triage Tool\nPost registration course within cancer care\nExcellent communication, organisational & IT skills, with the ability to organise work around competing demands on time\nAbility to work with minimal supervision.Working Hours: Full Time 37.5hrs per week\n\nContract Type: Permanent, Full time\n\nBenefits:\n\nWe offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:\n\n35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays\nEmployer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options\n'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers\nPrivate medical insurance\nLife insuranceOur Values:\n\nWe are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:\n\nDriving clinical excellence\nDoing the right thing\nCaring is our passion\nKeeping it simple\nDelivering on our promises\nSucceeding and celebrating togetherWe commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.\n\nFor further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Alison Roberts on \n\nClosing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy without further notice, so please submit your application as soon as possible