Job responsibilities
Senior Staff Nurse (Bank)
Warwickshire Hospital | Nursing | Bank | Part Time
Up to £22.00 per hour depending on experience
Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital currently has an exciting opportunity for a Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy bank nurse to join The Milverton Suite, Haematology & Oncology Day Unit.
The Milverton Suite treats a variety of haematological cancers and solid tumours, including lymphoma, myeloma, breast, gynaecological, Upper GI, Colorectal and prostate tumours. You will work within a small team of skilled SACT nurses as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team ensuring that our patients are treated with the best possible care.
With our consultant / nurse-led service, you will be working directly with clinical leaders, gaining experience with new practices, equipment, and facilities.
As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will:
Lead by example and be an ambassador for Nuffield Health
Use clinical skills and an empathetic approach to meet each individual patient's needs
Enjoy autonomy to make decisions that ensure excellent patient care
Deliver high quality holistic care to our patients
Administer systemic anti-cancer therapy and supportive treatments
Assist with Holistic Needs Assessments
Complete UKONS triage and assessments
Provide care for acute oncological and haematological emergencies
Interact with practitioners from other departments
Educate patients in the management of their care
Assist with outpatient consultant clinics - offering you an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge within cancer care.
As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will have:
Be NMC registered and be a qualified nurse
Have a UKONS SACT passport (or equivalent)
You should have a minimum of 6 months SACT administration experience
Be proficient in phlebotomy, cannulation and accessing Central Venous Access Devices
Be competent in UKONS triage
Desirable but not essential:
A qualification in SACT
Advanced communication training
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £15.00 a month.
Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.
Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital.
Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital specialities include orthopaedics, spinal surgery, eye care, oncology, diagnostic imaging, and general surgery. We are located on the outskirts of Royal Leamington Spa with easy access by rail and road - we have a large, free car park.
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