About this role
Job summary Cancer Nurse Specialist
Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital | Nursing | Cancer Services
Bank Contract
Rate : - £25 per hour
Main duties of the job As a Cancer Nurse Specialist, you will:
Have in-depth cancer knowledge, and skills to support the diagnostic and surgical cancer service that we provide on-site.
Be a valued addition to the team in our consultant led service, and engage with supporting the expanding cancer services in all specialist areas.
Fully assess each patient's needs, providing tailored treatment plans and care, providing high-quality treatment and support.
Assist consultants during clinics and multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Support and participate with clinical data collection and audit processes to maintain governance and accreditation
Assessing and monitoring patient conditions.
Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships.
Work within national and local protocols where these exist.
Act as a patient's key worker and advocate, ensuring care needs and preferences are demonstrated in care planning.
Possess extensive knowledge of community cancer support services to effectively signpost patients as required.
Offer personalised, holistic support to patients at key points in their cancer pathway.
Work alongside our MDT co-ordinator to facilitate streamlined care between medical colleagues, allied health professionals and external providers.
Maintain specialist knowledge of cancer care through continuing professional development
Ensure effective implementation of advanced communication skills during all patient interactions.
About us Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital
We provide a range of surgical and diagnostic services using advanced equipment and facilities. Our highly skilled and caring staff create a relaxed environment to support patients' wellbeing and recovery. We offer a special focus in the areas of breast cancer, but are currently expanding our cancer services to other relevant specialities.
Job description Job responsibilities Cancer Nurse Specialist
Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital | Nursing | Cancer Services
Bank Contract
Rate : - £25 per hour
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 is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.
As a Cancer Nurse Specialist in our hospital, you'll be attentive, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC. With post-registration experience, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care.
As a Cancer Nurse Specialist, you will:
Have in-depth cancer knowledge, and skills to support the diagnostic and surgical cancer service that we provide on-site.
Be a valued addition to the team in our consultant led service, and engage with supporting the expanding cancer services in all specialist areas.
Fully assess each patient's needs, providing tailored treatment plans and care, providing high-quality treatment and support.
Assist consultants during clinics and multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Support and participate with clinical data collection and audit processes to maintain governance and accreditation
Assessing and monitoring patient conditions.
Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships.
Work within national and local protocols where these exist.
Act as a patient's key worker and advocate, ensuring care needs and preferences are demonstrated in care planning.
Possess extensive knowledge of community cancer support services to effectively signpost patients as required.
Offer personalised, holistic support to patients at key points in their cancer pathway.
Work alongside our MDT co-ordinator to facilitate streamlined care between medical colleagues, allied health professionals and external providers.
Maintain specialist knowledge of cancer care through continuing professional development
Ensure effective implementation of advanced communication skills during all patient interactions.
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 £35.00 a month.
Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital
We provide a range of surgical and diagnostic services using advanced equipment and facilities. Our highly skilled and caring staff create a relaxed environment to support patients' wellbeing and recovery. We offer a special focus in the areas of breast cancer, but are currently expanding our cancer services to other relevant specialities.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.
It starts with you.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
As a Cancer Nurse Specialist in our hospital, you'll be attentive, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC.
Experience Essential
With post-registration experience, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional 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 Nuffield Health
Address Hatherley Lane
Cheltenham
GL51 6SY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)