Oncology Nurse Specialist

1w1 week ago

Spire Healthcare

Edinburgh, GB · Contract · £38,000 – £48,000

About this role

Spire Murrayfield Hospital is looking for an experienced Oncology Nurse to join their wonderful Oncology department on a bank basis. You will manage a complex and changing caseload of cancer patients throughout the treatment pathway. This role supports high-quality care in a leading independent hospital group across the UK.

Assess patients’ health and wellbeing while assisting in care delivery to meet individual needs. Provide and receive complex, sensitive information related to cancer patient care. Promote best practice in health, safety, security, equality, diversity, and rights.

Acknowledge risks of Healthcare Associated Infections and responsibilities in prevention and control. Assist in maintaining and developing cancer services within the department. Contribute to quality improvement in cancer services at Spire Healthcare.

Develop your knowledge and skills, along with others, in the management of SACT. Enjoy flexible bank work covering busy periods, sickness, or annual leave. Benefit from weekly pay, free car parking, and free uniform in a supportive environment.

Requirements

Registered Nurse
Qualified in venepuncture and cannulation and the use of CVAD’s with evidence of regular competency assessment
Qualified in the Safe handling and administration of SACT (accredited course) with evidence of regular competency assessment
Working towards a post registration qualification in a clinical cancer specialism

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ health and wellbeing across a complex and changing caseload of cancer patients
Assist in the delivery of care to meet individuals’ health and wellbeing needs throughout the cancer treatment pathway
Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information related to cancer patient care
Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others in the management of SACT
Promote best practice in health and safety and security
Assist in maintaining and developing cancer services
Contribute to quality improvement within cancer services
Promote people’s equality, diversity and rights