Specialist Nurse - Cancer Services (Bank)
The Clementine Churchill Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £30 per hour
The Clementine Churchill Hospital in Harrow Is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
We have an opportunity for a Specialist Nurse to join their team of staff in the Oncology department on a bank basis.
Duties of this role include:
- Specialising in Urology, Colorectal, or Gynae
- Deliver expert nursing care to patients with cancer across outpatient, inpatient, day-case and ambulatory settings.
- Undertake specialist assessments, contributing to holistic care planning, symptom management and ongoing review.
- Act as a clinical expert in cancer pathways, supporting diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and survivorship care.
- Provide specialist advice to patients and families, supporting informed decision-making and self-management.
- Support the safe delivery of systemic anti-cancer treatments (where appropriately trained), radiotherapy pathways, or disease-specific services.
- Provide emotional, psychological and practical support to patients and carers throughout the cancer journey.
- Act as a key point of contact for patients, improving continuity of care and coordination across services.
- Support patients in managing treatment side effects and complications, escalating concerns appropriately.
- Promote dignity, respect and compassion in all interactions.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
- Significant post-registration experience in Oncology and/or Haematology nursing.
- Colorectal/lover GI experience essential.
- Evidence of specialist knowledge in cancer care pathways and symptom management.
- Strong understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and quality frameworks.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous professional development.
- Postgraduate qualification in Cancer Nursing (e.g. Level 6/7).
- Experience working as a Specialist Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), or equivalent.
- SACT qualification or experience supporting systemic anti-cancer therapy services.
- Experience in private healthcare or acute hospital oncology services.
- Experience contributing to service development, audit or research activities.
Salary & Benefits:
Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.
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