Description
Make a lasting impact on patients living with cancer.
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Spire Dunedin Hospital in Reading, Berkshire, you'll be part of a small, supportive Cancer Services team where you'll have the time, autonomy, and resources to deliver exceptional care throughout a patient's cancer journey.
Job Description
You'll act as a clinical expert and professional resource for patients, carers, and colleagues, delivering specialist cancer care and supporting patients at every stage of their treatment pathway.
Responsibilities
- Manage a specialist clinical caseload
- Safely administer Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)
- Conduct pre-treatment assessments and consultations
- Provide specialist advice and support to patients and their families
- Complete Holistic Needs Assessments and develop personalised care plans
- Work collaboratively with Consultants, CNS colleagues, and multidisciplinary teams
- Coordinate ongoing care and discharge planning with internal and external healthcare providers
- Maintain accurate and concise clinical documentation
- Support colleagues within the Cancer Services team through professional guidance and expertise
- Promote evidence-based practice and continuous service improvement
- Participate in the oncology on-call service
Requirements
- Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration
- UKONS-accredited SACT Administration qualification
- Significant experience within Oncology or Cancer Services
- Experience administering Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Ability to work autonomously and manage a specialist caseload
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 35 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Access to private healthcare and health insurance options
- Gym and wellbeing benefits
- Free on-site parking
- Supportive team within a leading independent healthcare provider
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- 'Spire for You' rewards platform
- Free Bupa wellness screening