Cancer Nurse

Oncology Nurse | Competitive salary - dependent on experience | Part time-28 hours per week | Permanent | Havant, Hampshire | Access to training and developmental opportunities

Spire Portsmouth Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an Oncology nurse to join their amazing team on a part-time permanent basis.

We work closely and flexibly with dynamic oncologists and haematologists in delivering a range of treatments to patients with breast, colorectal, prostate and haematological cancers. Our award winning CPD and a supportive team means you're able to develop your skills and develop in your career.

Spire Portsmouth Hospital offers world-class care within beautiful surroundings and is part of one of the UK's most respected private hospital groups. With a full multidisciplinary medical team, you can get fast access to expert healthcare, from consultations and diagnosis to personalised treatments and as much aftercare as you clinically need.

Duties and responsibilities:

• You will support in assessing patient's health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload.
• Organisation of certain parts of the cancer journey
• Cannulation and delivery of chemotherapy
• Patient/relative/ carer support, education and delivery of information
• Supporting outpatient oncology clinics where bad news may be delivered
• Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
• Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others.
• Promote best practice in health and safety and security.
• Assist in maintaining and developing services.

Who we're looking for:

• Be NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions
• Qualified in venepuncture and cannulation and the use of CVAD's with evidence of regular competency assessment
• Working towards a post registration qualification in a clinical cancer specialism
• Have a minimum of 1-2 years' experience working in a similar environment
• Compassionate and able to showcase excellent patient care
• Strong Assessment skills

Benefits:

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 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
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Health Assessment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sharesave
• Free DBS
• Free Car park

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

We commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.