Description
We are seeking a Specialist Nurse to join our team at The Clementine Churchill Hospital in Harrow on a bank basis. As a Specialist Nurse, you will specialise in Urology, Colorectal, or Gynae and deliver expert nursing care to patients with cancer across various settings.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver expert nursing care to patients with cancer across outpatient, inpatient, day-case, and ambulatory settings
- Undertake specialist assessments, contributing to holistic care planning, symptom management, and ongoing review
- Act as a clinical expert in cancer pathways, supporting diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and survivorship care
- Provide specialist advice to patients and families, supporting informed decision-making and self-management
- Support the safe delivery of systemic anti-cancer treatments, radiotherapy pathways, or disease-specific services
- Provide emotional, psychological, and practical support to patients and carers throughout the cancer journey
- Act as a key point of contact for patients, improving continuity of care and coordination across services
- Support patients in managing treatment side effects and complications, escalating concerns appropriately
- Promote dignity, respect, and compassion in all interactions
Requirements:
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration
- Significant post-registration experience in Oncology and/or Haematology nursing
- Colorectal/lower GI experience essential
- 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
Salary & Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate of up to £30 per hour