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Chemotherapy/ Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist | Competitive salary - dependent on experience | Full time | Permanent | Brighton, Hove | Access to training and developmental opportunities

The Montefiore Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Chemotherapy/ Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist to join their amazing team on a full-time permanent basis.

The Montefiore Hospital is a premium provider of private healthcare in Hove- East Sussex. We practice some of the most advanced treatments with the latest generation imaging and diagnostic technology. This means we can offer everything from screening, rehabilitation and cutting-edge surgical procedures across a variety of specialist treatments which are all delivered through our expert and caring clinical teams.

Duties and responsibilities:

The Chemotherapy/Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the multi-professional team, patients and carers.

• Management of direct patient care and to be responsible for a clinical caseload and safely administer SACT.
• To work closely with other site-specific Consultants, CNS’ and work as a team.
• Maintain accurate and concise documentation in relation to clinical activities.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies both within and out of the hospital setting to ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.
• Provide professional support to colleagues working within the cancer unit setting.
• To offer patients a Holistic Needs Assessment at relevant points in their pathway. To provide a care plan and if identified referral to Level 3 or Level 4 psychological care providers.
• Provide specialist advice which is evidence based to deliver clinically effective care to cancer patients and their families in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Promote a culture of respectful relationships through professional role modelling conveying the principles required for nurses to improve the patients experience e.g. Pre-SACT consultation, understanding and involving patients in their care.

Who we're looking for:

• Registered General Nurse with valid NMC registration
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience of working at a senior level within cancer services and the administration of SACT
• Hold an accredited SACT administration course UKONS accredited
• Demonstrate considerable post registration competency in the UKONS 24 Hour triage tool
• Post registration course within cancer care desirable
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to organise work around competing demands on time
• Demonstrate that can work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate computer literacy skills including use of Microsoft Office software packages, internet & email
• Demonstrate knowledge/qualification in Haematology or willing to work towards

Benefits:

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days 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
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Health Assessment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sharesave
• Free DBS

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

We commit to our employee’s well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

“Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.”

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.