Bank Chemotherapy Nurse

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Bank Chemotherapy Nurse Oncology Department Southampton 0 hours flexible contract

Spire Southampton Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join the Oncology Department on the flexible staffing bank.

Spire Southampton Hospital offers world-class care attracting patients from across the South of England and internationally. We deliver some of the best cardiac surgery results in the country. Our Critical Care department and multidisciplinary team offer you peace of mind for our wide range of treatments.

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 were 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
• 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.

Contract: 0 hours bank contract

Hours: Shifts within Monday - Friday 8-6 (at least 2 per week required)

Benefits:

• Bank colleagues are paid weekly
• We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis often to cover busy periods sickness or annual leave
• Save an average of 50 per month with our free onsite car park
• Access to Spire Healthcare pension
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Full induction including mandatory training updates
• Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
• Knowledge support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spires specialist Resourcing Team

Our Values:

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion.
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; its their dedication warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Charlotte Oliver on

For usits more than just treating patients; its about looking after people.

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

We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose which is to make a positive difference to peoples lives through outstanding personalised care. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose which underpins a culture of respect inclusion passion and collaboration across our business enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated Good or Outstanding by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Part-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1