Job summary
Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Specialist Nurse| Competitive salary - dependent on experience | Excellent Benefits | Full Time or Part Time | Worcester, Worcestershire
Spire Southbank Hospital have an exciting opportunity for an experiencedSACT SpecialistNurseto join our welcoming Oncology team, working full time hours.Part time hours may be considered.
Acting as a role model for Spire Healthcare, the successful candidate will be responsible to, and supported by the senior nurses. The post holder will be a member of the team that assess and safely administer SACT treatments and provide information and support to patients undergoing anti-cancer treatment.
Spire South Bank Hospital has been in operation for 30 years providing quality private healthcare to the local population and beyond, earning a reputation as a leader in Worcestershire.
Our dedicated hospital team are passionate about excellent patient care and we offer a range of specialist treatments to patients across Birmingham, Warwickshire and the West Midlands. This includes diagnostic services, rehabilitation, cutting-edge surgical procedures and excellence in specialist fields like orthopaedics, womens health and cancer care. We have 51 bedrooms and five operating theatres.
Main duties of the job
- You will support in assessing patients health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload.
- To work in tandem with the Consultants in an oncology and haematology setting.
- Cannulation and delivery of chemotherapy
- Patient/relative/ carer support, education and delivery of information
- Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
- Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others.
- Effective teamwork and communication with the wider multidisciplinary team.
- You will be joining a well-established team, who have a strong working environment.
About us
Spire South Bank Hospital has been in operation for 30 years providing quality private healthcare to the local population and beyond, earning a reputation as a leader in Worcestershire. We work with some of the areas most experienced Consultant Surgeons, Anaesthetists and Physicians to deliver tailored, personalised care. We are proud of the positive patient feedback we receive and are currently undertaking refurbishment of our in-patient bedrooms following significant recent investment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Who we're looking for:
- NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions
- Have a minimum of 1-2 years experience working in an Oncology/Haematology setting.
- Competent in venepuncture, phlebotomy and cannulation and the use of CVADs.
- Evidence of SACT competency.
- UK Oncology Nurse Society (UKONS) SACT passport (preferred but not essential).
- Post registration study in cancer care or equivalent (desirable but not essential).
- Compassionate and patient advocate.
- Excellent communication skills, organised and can showcase excellent patient care.
Benefits:
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Free onsite parking
We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Lukala Weber at Lukala.weber@spirehealthcare.com or 07516 506185
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart
Job description
Job responsibilities
Who we're looking for:
- NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions
- Have a minimum of 1-2 years experience working in an Oncology/Haematology setting.
- Competent in venepuncture, phlebotomy and cannulation and the use of CVADs.
- Evidence of SACT competency.
- UK Oncology Nurse Society (UKONS) SACT passport (preferred but not essential).
- Post registration study in cancer care or equivalent (desirable but not essential).
- Compassionate and patient advocate.
- Excellent communication skills, organised and can showcase excellent patient care.
Benefits:
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Free onsite parking
We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Lukala Weber at Lukala.weber@spirehealthcare.com or 07516 506185
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions
- * Have a minimum of 1-2 years' experience working in an Oncology/Haematology setting.
- * Competent in venepuncture, phlebotomy and cannulation and the use of CVADs.
- * Evidence of SACT competency.
- * UK Oncology Nurse Society (UKONS) SACT passport (preferred but not essential).
- * Post registration study in cancer care or equivalent (desirable but not essential).
- * Compassionate and patient advocate.
- * Excellent communication skills, organised and can showcase excellent patient care.
Experience
Essential
- * NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions
- * Have a minimum of 1-2 years' experience working in an Oncology/Haematology setting.
- * Competent in venepuncture, phlebotomy and cannulation and the use of CVADs.
- * Evidence of SACT competency.
- * UK Oncology Nurse Society (UKONS) SACT passport (preferred but not essential).
- * Post registration study in cancer care or equivalent (desirable but not essential).
- * Compassionate and patient advocate.
- * Excellent communication skills, organised and can showcase excellent patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions
- * Have a minimum of 1-2 years' experience working in an Oncology/Haematology setting.
- * Competent in venepuncture, phlebotomy and cannulation and the use of CVADs.
- * Evidence of SACT competency.
- * UK Oncology Nurse Society (UKONS) SACT passport (preferred but not essential).
- * Post registration study in cancer care or equivalent (desirable but not essential).
- * Compassionate and patient advocate.
- * Excellent communication skills, organised and can showcase excellent patient care.
Experience
Essential
- * NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions
- * Have a minimum of 1-2 years' experience working in an Oncology/Haematology setting.
- * Competent in venepuncture, phlebotomy and cannulation and the use of CVADs.
- * Evidence of SACT competency.
- * UK Oncology Nurse Society (UKONS) SACT passport (preferred but not essential).
- * Post registration study in cancer care or equivalent (desirable but not essential).
- * Compassionate and patient advocate.
- * Excellent communication skills, organised and can showcase excellent patient care.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
