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.

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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.

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