Clinical Nurse Specialist - Cancer Care
Cheltenham Hospital | Nursing | Bank | Part time
£32.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will:
* Be a valued addition to the team in our consultant and nurse-led service
* Work autonomously, managing a caseload.
* Fully assess each patient's needs, providing tailored treatment plans and care
* Assist consultants during clinics
* Liaise with external care providers and local NHS Trusts.
* Be able to demonstrate advanced communication skills.
* Have knowledge and experience of holistic needs assessments and post surgery wound care
About us
Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital is located in the beautiful area of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. It has excellent transport links nearby, being very close to the M5 and A417. The hospital has 32 ensuite private bedrooms, 3 theatres and a small ambulatory unit. It also hosts a purpose-built close observation unit, 12 consulting rooms with access to treatment rooms, diagnostic services including plain x-ray, MRI, CT, mammography, and ultrasound. We provide a full range of medical and surgical specialties delivered in state-of-the-art clinical facilities, including orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, spinal services, sports injury, ENT, gynaecology, urology, as well as a rapid access breast clinic.
Job responsibilities
Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. This is a great opportunity to join Britain's largest Healthcare Charity and help us build a healthier nation. As you know, Oncology nursing is challenging and rewarding - and your passion will make all the difference to our cancer patients. You'll be motivated to provide the highest standard of care.
Qualifications
* Registered with the appropriate governing body (NMC)
Experience
* Post-registration experience in Oncology and a SACT (systemic anti-cancer therapies) qualification or you're working towards this.
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.
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