Description
Spire Southampton Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join the Oncology Department on a Full-time Fixed term 12 month contract.
The role involves providing care to patients with all types of conditions in Oncology, working within a highly supportive team, treating your own caseload of patients and making your own decisions as part of a wider team.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide exemplary planned care for patients and assist in the management and organisation of care provision in Oncology Day Chemotherapy Centre
- 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
Requirements:
- NMC registered with no restrictions or conditions
- 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: Fixed Term contract Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday 8-6, 4 shifts a week
Benefits:
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance