Specialist SACT Nurse (Oncology and Haematology)

Job summary

Specialist SACT Nurse (Oncology and Haematology) Warwickshire Hospital | Haematology & Oncology | Fixed term (Maternity Cover) | Part Time 30 hours per weekUp to £38,000 per annum (Pro-Rata), depending on experience

Main duties of the job

Lead by example and be an ambassador for Nuffield Health. Use clinical skills and an empathetic approach to meet each individual patient's needs. Enjoy autonomy to make decisions that ensure excellent patient care. Deliver high quality holistic care to our patients. Administer systemic anti-cancer therapy and supportive treatments. Assist with Holistic Needs Assessments. Complete UKONS triage and assessments. Provide care for acute oncological and haematological emergencies. Interact with practitioners from other departments. Educate patients in the management of their care. Assist with outpatient consultant clinics - offering you an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge within cancer care.

About us

Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital specialities include orthopaedics, spinal surgery, eye care, oncology, diagnostic imaging, and general surgery. We are located on the outskirts of Royal Leamington Spa with easy access by rail and road - we have a large, free car park.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Specialist SACT Nurse (Oncology and Haematology) Warwickshire Hospital | Haematology & Oncology | Fixed term (Maternity Cover) | Part Time 30 hours per week Up to £38,000 per annum (Pro-Rata), depending on experience This is a great opportunity to join Nuffield Health, Britain's largest Healthcare Charity and help us build a healthier nation. 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 Specialist SACT Nurse, you will :

• Lead by example and be an ambassador for Nuffield Health
• Use clinical skills and an empathetic approach to meet each individual patient's needs
• Enjoy autonomy to make decisions that ensure excellent patient care
• Deliver high quality holistic care to our patients
• Administer systemic anti-cancer therapy and supportive treatments
• Assist with Holistic Needs Assessments
• Complete UKONS triage and assessments
• Provide care for acute oncological and haematological emergencies
• Interact with practitioners from other departments
• Educate patients in the management of their care
• Assist with outpatient consultant clinics - offering you an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge within cancer care.

To succeed in the position of a Specialist SACT Nurse, you will :

Desirable but not essential :

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. 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 membership across all our fitness clubs, to a range of lifestyle and financial wellbeing rewards. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. It starts with you. Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Experience

Essential