Chemotherapy Nurse
Chemotherapy Nurse | Oncology | 12-month, fixed term contract | Full time | Southend on Sea | FTC
Spire Wellesley Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Chemotherapy Nurse to join our Cancer services Team on a fixed term contract to cover 12 months on a full-time basis. The Successful applicant will provide high quality care to facilitate a smooth-running department.
Spire Wellesley Hospitals has 3 Theatres (2 laminar flow) and an endoscopy unit, a 33 bedded Surgical Ward covering a wide variety of specialties including Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, General Surgery, Vascular, Plastics, Gynae, Ophthalmology, Spinal, Urology and ENT. We have had a recent Theatre refurbishment to further upgrade our theatre environment and bringing cutting edge technology to our hospital.
Duties and responsibilities
Working within a highly supportive team you will provide care to patients with all types of conditions in Oncology. You will be provided with full mandatory training in this and will treat your own caseload of patients and make your own decisions as part of a wider team. You will also work alongside the consultants at the hospital providing exemplary care.
To provide exemplary planned care for patients and assist in the management and organisation of care provision in Oncology Day Chemotherapy Centre. Care of cancer patients receiving Systemic Anti- Cancer Therapy(SACT).
Who we're looking for
1. Be NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions
2. Chemotherapy competent
3. SACT experience with Passport
4. Previous Oncology and chemotherapy experience is required.
5. Willingness to develop
6. Understanding on workload and shift management
7. Patient and caring approach to patient care
8. Experience in maintain clinical records of patient care
9. You will have excellent communication, organisation and provide the best quality of patient care.
10. You will need to be flexible with shift patterns (earlies, late shifts and long days)
Benefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
11. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
12. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
13. ‘Spire for you’ reward platform – discount and cashback for over 100 retailers
14. Annual Bupa wellness screening
15. Private medical insurance
16. Life assurance
17. Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information.