Specialist SACT Nurse (Oncology and Haematology)
| Posting date: | 09 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £37,501 to £38,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | + gym & healthcare |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2024 |
| Location: | Warwick, Warwickshire, CV32 6RW |
| Company: | Nuffield Health |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR0073874_1712675286 |
Summary
Senior Staff Nurse - Specialist SACT Nurse (Oncology and Haematology)
Warwickshire Hospital | Nursing | Permanent Contract | Full Time
Up to £38,000.00 per annum depending on experience
37.5 hours per week
Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital currently has an exciting opportunity for a Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Nurse to join The Milverton Suite, aHaematology & 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 - Specialist SACT Nurse (Oncology and Haematology), you will:
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Lead by example and be an ambassador for Nuffield Health
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Use clinical skills and an empathetic approach to meet each individual patient's needs
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Enjoy autonomy to make decisions that ensure excellent patient care
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Deliver high quality holistic care to our patients
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Administer systemic anti-cancer therapy and supportive treatments
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Assist with Holistic Needs Assessments
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Complete UKONS triage and assessments
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Provide care for acute oncological and haematological emergencies
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Interact with practitioners from other departments
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Educate patients in the management of their care
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Assist with outpatient consultant clinics - offering you an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge within cancer care.
As a Senior Staff Nurse - Specialist SACT Nurse (Oncology and Haematology), you will have:
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Be NMC registered and be a qualified nurse
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Have a UKONS SACT passport (or equivalent)
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You should have a minimum of 6 months SACT administration experience
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Be proficient in phlebotomy, cannulation and accessing Central Venous Access Devices
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Be competent in UKONS triage
Desirable but not essential:
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A qualification in SACT
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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 free private healthcare to gym membership, a cycle to work scheme and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.
Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital.
Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital offers the latest facilities and technology for the care of patients from Leamington Spa, Coventry, Kenilworth, Stratford, and surrounding areas with a wide range of surgical and medical requirements. We're 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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