Bank Chemotherapy/sact Nurse

Description:

Spire Little Aston have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chemotherapy Nurse to join our welcoming Oncology team, working on the bank.

Acting as a role model for Spire Healthcare, the successful candidate will be responsible to, and supported by the senior nurses. The post holder will be a member of the team that assess and safely administer SACT treatments and provide information and support to patients undergoing anti-cancer treatment.

Spire Little Aston Hospital is a leading private hospital in the Midlands, offering comprehensive hospital care to patients from Birmingham and the surrounding areas of the West Midlands and Staffordshire. The hospital has an exceptional reputation within a variety of specialties including Orthopaedics, Sports & Exercise Medicine, Cosmetics, Ophthalmic, Gynaecology, General Surgery & Physiotherapy.

Duties And Responsibilities
 

• You will support in assessing patient’s health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload.
• To work in tandem with the Consultants in an oncology setting.
• Cannulation and delivery of chemotherapy
• Patient/relative/ carer support, education and delivery of information
• Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
• Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others.
• Effective teamwork and communication with the wider multidisciplinary team.
• You will be joining a well-established team, who have a strong working environment.
   

Who We're Looking For
 

• NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions
• Have a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working in an Oncology 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
• Compassionate and patient advocate.
• Excellent communication skills, organised and can showcase excellent patient care.