About this role
Job summary Spire Leicester Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join the Oncology Department on a bank/flexible working basis.
Main duties of the job Working within a highly supportive team you will provide care to patients with all types of conditions in Oncology. You will be provided with full mandatory training in this and will treat your own caseload of patients and make your own decisions as part of a wider team. You will also work alongside the consultants at the hospital providing exemplary care.
To provide exemplary planned care for patients and assist in the management and organisation of care provision in Oncology Day Chemotherapy Centre. Care of cancer patients receiving Systemic Anti- Cancer Therapy(SACT). Assess patients' health and wellbeing across a complex and changing caseload of cancer patients. Assist in the delivery of care to meet individuals' health and wellbeing needs throughout the cancer treatment pathway. Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information related to cancer patient care.
About us Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.
Job description Job responsibilities Bank Chemotherapy Nurse | Oncology Department | Leicester | Flexible working hours | Days/Nights/Weekends
Spire Leicester Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join the Oncology Department on a bank/flexible working basis.
At Spire Leicester Hospital, we're a leading provider of private hospital treatments for our patients across the East Midlands and beyond. We offer fast access to high-quality healthcare, from consultations and advanced diagnostics to personalised treatment, complex surgery and expert aftercare
Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.
Duties and responsibilities:
Working within a highly supportive team you will provide care to patients with all types of conditions in Oncology. You will be provided with full mandatory training in this and will treat your own caseload of patients and make your own decisions as part of a wider team. You will also work alongside the consultants at the hospital providing exemplary care.
To provide exemplary planned care for patients and assist in the management and organisation of care provision in Oncology Day Chemotherapy Centre. Care of cancer patients receiving Systemic Anti- Cancer Therapy(SACT).Assess patients' health and wellbeing across a complex and changing caseload of cancer patients. Assist in the delivery of care to meet individuals' health and wellbeing needs throughout the cancer treatment pathway. Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information related to cancer patient care.
Who we're looking for: NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditionsHave 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 employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Bank colleagues are paid weeklyWe offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leaveSave an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car parkAccess to Spire Healthcare pensionAccess to Blue Light Card discountsSmartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via 'Spire for You'Wellbeing Centre access via 'Spire for You'Free uniformFree DBSFull induction, including mandatory training updatesOpportunities for further training and progression into permanent postsKnowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team
Our Values:
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: Driving clinical excellenceDoing the right thingCaring is our passion.Keeping it simpleDelivering on our promisesSucceeding and celebrating together
We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.
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, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address Gartree Road
Leicester
LE2 2FF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)