Specialist SACT Nurse (Oncology and Haematology)

NHS

Royal Leamington Spa

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Specialist SACT Nurse (Oncology and Haematology)

Job DescriptionSenior Staff Nurse - Specialist SACT Nurse (Oncology and Haematology)Warwickshire Hospital | Nursing | Permanent Contract | Full TimeUp to £38,000.00 per annum depending on experience37.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Staff Nurse - Specialist SACT Nurse (Oncology and Haematology), you will:Lead by example and be an ambassador for Nuffield HealthUse clinical skills and an empathetic approach to meet each individual patient's needsEnjoy autonomy to make decisions that ensure excellent patient careDeliver high quality holistic care to our patientsAdminister systemic anti-cancer therapy and supportive treatmentsAssist with Holistic Needs AssessmentsComplete UKONS triage and assessmentsProvide care for acute oncological and haematological emergenciesInteract with practitioners from other departmentsEducate patients in the management of their care

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

Senior Staff Nurse - Specialist SACT Nurse (Oncology and Haematology)Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full TimeUp to £38,000.00 per annum depending on experience37.5 hours per weekNuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital currently has an exciting opportunity for a Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Nurse to join The Milverton Suite, aHaematology & Oncology Day Unit.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 a Senior Staff Nurse - Specialist SACT Nurse (Oncology and Haematology), 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

As a Senior Staff Nurse - Specialist SACT Nurse (Oncology and Haematology), you will have:

Be NMC registered and be a qualified nurse

Have a UKONS SACT passport (or equivalent)

You should have a minimum of 6 months SACT administration experience

Be proficient in phlebotomy, cannulation and accessing Central Venous Access Devices

Be competent in UKONS triage

Desirable but not essential:

A qualification in SACT

Advanced communication training

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 private healthcare to gym membership, a cycle to work scheme and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.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.Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.It starts with you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Be NMC registered and be a qualified nurse
Have a UKONS SACT passport (or equivalent)

Experience

You should have a minimum of 6 months SACT administration experience
Be proficient in phlebotomy, cannulation and accessing Central Venous Access Devices
Be competent in UKONS triage
Desirable but not essential:
Advanced communication training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The Chase Old Milverton Lane Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV32 6RW United Kingdom