Description
We are seeking a Specialist Nurse to join our team at The Clementine Churchill Hospital in Harrow, part of Circle Health Group. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week, with a flexible shift pattern.
The successful candidate will deliver expert nursing care to patients with cancer across various settings, including outpatient, inpatient, day-case, and ambulatory settings. Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering specialist assessments and contributing to holistic care planning, symptom management, and ongoing review
- Acting as a clinical expert in cancer pathways, supporting diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and survivorship care
- Providing specialist advice to patients and families, supporting informed decision-making and self-management
- Supporting the safe delivery of systemic anti-cancer treatments, radiotherapy pathways, or disease-specific services
- Providing emotional, psychological, and practical support to patients and carers throughout the cancer journey
- Acting as a key point of contact for patients, improving continuity of care and coordination across services
- Supporting patients in managing treatment side effects and complications, escalating concerns appropriately
- Promoting dignity, respect, and compassion in all interactions
To be considered for this role, applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration
- Significant post-registration experience in Oncology and/or Haematology nursing
- Experience caring for patients with urological cancers
- Evidence of specialist knowledge in cancer care pathways and symptom management
- Strong understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and quality frameworks
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous professional development
- Postgraduate qualification in Cancer Nursing (e.g., Level 6/7)
- Experience working as a Specialist Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), or equivalent
- SACT qualification or experience supporting systemic anti-cancer therapy services
- Experience in private healthcare or acute hospital oncology services
- Experience contributing to service development, audit, or research activities
In terms of benefits, Circle Health Group offers:
- 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
- Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
- Non-contributory life insurance
- Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
- Access to resources, tools, and services to support your wellbeing
- Employee recognition programmes
- Industry-leading training and development opportunities