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:
1. Management of direct patient care and to be responsible for a clinical caseload and safely administer SACT
2. To work closely with other site-specific Clinical Nurse Specialist and work as part of a team
3. activities
4. 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
5. Provide professional support to colleagues working within the cancer unit setting
6. 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
7. Provide specialist advice which is evidence based to deliver clinically effective care to cancer patients and their families in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
8. Promote a culture of respectful relationships and patient involvement in care decisions
9. Evaluate and assess patients and their family’s needs and treat, support and refer as appropriate
10. 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
11. Participate in hospital forums and committees
12. Continuously develop and consolidate training programs in alignment with personal development plans
Who we're looking for:
13. Registered General Nurse with valid NMC registration with no restrictions or conditions
14. Extensive knowledge and experience of working at a senior level within cancer services and the administration of SACT
15. Hold an accredited SACT administration course
16. Competency in the UKONS 24 Hour triage Tool
17. Post registration course within cancer care
18. Excellent communication, organisational & IT skills, with the ability to organise work around competing demands on time
19. Ability to work with minimal supervision
Working Hours: Full Time 37.5hrs per week - Monday - Friday (flexible to cover clinics)
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:
20. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
21. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
22. ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
23. Private medical insurance
24. Life insurance
Our Values:
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
25. Driving clinical excellence
26. Doing the right thing
27. Caring is our passion
28. Keeping it simple
29. Delivering on our promises
30. Succeeding and celebrating together
We commit to our employee’s well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.