22 Oct
Nuffield Health
Royal Leamington Spa
Job description
Specialist SACT Nurse (Oncology and Haematology)
Warwickshire Hospital Haematology & Oncology Fixed term (Maternity Cover) Part Time
30 hours per week
Up to £38,000 per annum (Pro-Rata), depending on experience
This is a great opportunity to join Nuffield Health, Britain's largest Healthcare Charity and help us build a healthier nation.
The Milverton Suite treats a variety of haematological cancers and solid tumours, including lymphoma, myeloma, breast, gynaecological, Upper GI, Colorectal and prostate tumours.
You will work within a small team of skilled SACT nurses as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team ensuring that our patients are treated with the best possible care.
With our consultant / nurse-led service, you will be working directly with clinical leaders, gaining experience with new practices, equipment, and facilities.
As Specialist SACT Nurse, you will :
Lead by example and be an ambassador for Nuffield Health
Use clinical skills and an empathetic approach to meet each individual patient's needs
Enjoy autonomy to make decisions that ensure excellent patient care
Deliver high quality holistic care to our patients
Administer systemic anti-cancer therapy and supportive treatments
Assist with Holistic Needs Assessments
Complete UKONS triage and assessments
Provide care for acute oncological and haematological emergencies
Interact with practitioners from other departments
Educate patients in the management of their care
Assist with outpatient consultant clinics - offering you an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge within cancer care.
To succeed in the position of a Specialist SACT Nurse, you will :
Be NMC registered and be a qualified nurse
Have a UKONS SACT passport (or equivalent)
You should have a minimum of 6 months SACT administration experience
Be proficient in phlebotomy, cannulation and accessing Central Venous Access Devices including portacaths
Be competent in UKONS triage
Desirable but not essential :
A qualification in SACT
Advanced communication training
Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital
Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital offers the latest facilities and technology for the care of patients from Leamington Spa, Coventry, Kenilworth, Stratford, and surrounding areas with a wide range of surgical and medical requirements.
We're located on the outskirts of Royal Leamington Spa with easy access by rail and road - we have a large, free car park.
Helping you feel good
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy, and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind.
From free membership across all our fitness clubs, to a range of lifestyle and financial wellbeing rewards. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
It starts with you.
▶️ Specialist SACT Nurse (Oncology and Haematology)
🖊️ Nuffield Health
📍 Royal Leamington Spa