Oncology Nurse 12 Month FTC

Job Description

Oncology Nurse | 12 Months FTC | 30 Hours a week over 3 days | Harpenden | Competitive salary and excellent benefits

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chemotherapy Nurse to join our 7 bedded unit. You will follow the entire patient journey from diagnosis through treatment, working very closely with our Oncologists. The department benefits from a Macmillan quality environment mark demonstrating how well we adapt to meet the needs of cancer patients as well as an exemplar award from our head office recognising the outstanding service provided to our patients.

This is a part time role working Monday to Friday with no evening or weekend shifts but a small on call requirement for a fixed 1 year maternity cover contract

Spire Harpenden Hospital offers comprehensive private hospital services in a comfortable and relaxed environment to patients from London and its northern counties - Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. As the largest employer in Harpenden, the hospital prides itself in offering excellence in clinical quality, customer service and cleanliness. We have 5 state of the art Theatres and modern Surgical and Day Care Wards covering all major surgery, orthopaedics, gynaecology, plastics and medical patients amongst others.

Duties And Responsibilities

• The provision of exemplary planned care for patients and assisting in the management and organisation of care provision in a range of hospital settings.
• To work in tandem with the Consultants in an oncology and haematology setting.
• To chaperone and assist Consultants during patient examinations and any minor surgical procedures.
• You will be joining a well-established team, who have a strong working environment and will have access to numerous training opportunities that will enable you to further develop your potential.
• To administer cytotoxic treatment and supportive treatments to patients within the cancer pathway.
  
  

Who We're Looking For

• NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions
• Must have Phlebotomy/venepuncture and cannulation experience
• Have a certified chemotherapy course qualification
• Excellent communication skills, along with being organised and can showcase excellent patient care.
  
  

Benefits

• 35 days pro rata 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
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
  
  

Please See The Attached Benefits Leaflet For More Information.

We commit to our employees 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 across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatients, day cases and outpatient care.