Specialist Nurse - Oncology

Location
Job type Permanent
Salary Up to £20400 per annum
Consultant Vitor Rosado
Reference HQ00103576_1582035544

Sanctuary Health has a permanent job vacancy for an experienced and dedicated Specialist Nurse specialising in Oncology to work in Great Missenden. The ideal candidate will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of nursing and be registered with the NMC.

The salary for this permanent Specialist Nurse role is £20,400 per annum.

Role purpose:

  • To plan the specialist service for both inpatients and outpatients. Promoting and maintaining high professional standard of nursing; meeting the needs of patients in all aspects.

  • To take the lead across specialist services in agreement with Executive Directors and Directors of Clinical services on initiatives to develop and modernise effective patient centred pathways from diagnosis to discharge.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Support the team to deliver care that helps improve the health of the individual and wider community.

  • Support the team in demonstrating compassion through effective relationships based on empathy, respect and dignity.

  • Develop own competence to deliver effective care and treatments through improving clinical/technical knowledge / skill, and expertise.

  • Communicate appropriately with others involved in the care of the patient.

  • Act as an advocate for safeguarding patients; demonstrate courage to speak up when there are concerns about care.

  • Demonstrate commitment to improving care and the patient experience.

  • To provide a high profile commitment to professional development, teaching and education for all levels of nursing staff in the hospitals.

  • The post-holder will actively participate in the hospitals 24 hour speciality helpline rota.

  • To participate in MDT and ensure all patients are discussed to maintain rigorous health and safety standards to ensure all procedures at ward and unit level are consistent with set policies. Adhering to national guidelines, corporate and hospital protocols.

Benefits:

  • Private Medical Scheme

  • Staff Pension Scheme

  • 25 days holiday per annum

Requirements of the Specialist Nurse:

  • Valid NMC registration

  • UK Nursing experience

  • Registered Nurse Level 1 / Diploma / BSc in Nursing.

  • Evidence of relevant clinical professional development preferably evidenced by certification RN with valid NMC Registration.

  • Must be a fully trained chemotherapy nurse with some experience.

  • Post Associate Degree or Certificate Qualification

  • Currently updated PREP profile or NMC revalidation

  • Fully qualified Registered Nurse required with experience in pain management.

Contact:

This Specialist Nurse role is advertised by Victor Rosado; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.