Job Description Chemotherapy Clinical Nurse Specialist | The Montefiore | Private Hospital | Full time | Hove The Montefiore Hospital in Hove are seeking an experienced Chemotherapy Clinical Nurse to join our dynamic and proficient oncology team. As the Chemotherapy Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will serve as the clinical expert and professional resource for the multi-professional team, patients, and caregivers. Duties & Responsibilities Management of direct patient care and to be responsible for a clinical caseload and safely administer SACT. To work closely with other site-specific Clinical Nurse Specialist and work as part of a team. activities. Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies both within and out of the hospital setting to ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements. Provide professional support to colleagues working within the cancer unit setting. To offer patients a Holistic Needs Assessment at relevant points in their pathway and provide a care plan, if identified referral to Level 3 or Level 4 psychological care providers. Provide specialist advice which is evidence based to deliver clinically effective care to cancer patients and their families in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team Promote a culture of respectful relationships and patient involvement in care decisions. Evaluate and assess patients and their family’s needs and treat, support and refer as appropriate. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding in the administration of chemotherapy and associated toxicities, including intravenous access, management of central venous access, venepuncture and management of extravasation Participate in hospital forums and committees. Continuously develop and consolidate training programs in alignment with personal development plans. Who We're Looking For Registered General Nurse with valid NMC registration with no restrictions or conditions. Extensive knowledge and experience of working at a senior level within cancer services and the administration of SACT Hold an accredited SACT administration course Competency in the UKONS 24 Hour triage Tool Post registration course within cancer care Excellent communication, organisational & IT skills, with the ability to organise work around competing demands on time Ability to work with minimal supervision. Working Hours: Full Time 37.5hrs per week Contract Type: Permanent, Full time Benefits We offer employed colleagues 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 insurance 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 We commit to our employee’s well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Alison Roberts on alison.robertsspirehealthcare.com Closing Date : If we have received sufficient applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy without further notice, so please submit your application as soon as possible. About Us At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. We’re committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. We deliver high standards of care to our insured, self-pay and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development. We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards. About The Team At The Montefiore Hospital, we provide high-quality treatments for our patients and are extremely proud to be rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for our private hospital care. You can get fast access to expert healthcare, from consultations and diagnosis to treatment and aftercare.