Chemotherapy Nurse Specialist
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What you'll do
- Deliver SACT and oncology treatments in patients’ homes and clinic settings
- Complete clinical assessments and virtual patient reviews
- Administer IV medication and prescribed cancer treatments
- Manage your own oncology caseload
- Monitor patients before, during and after treatment
- Recognise and respond to treatment-related side effects, adverse reactions and clinical deterioration
- Provide education, advice and ongoing support to patients and families
- Develop and review individualised care plans
- Work closely with consultants, GPs and multidisciplinary teams
- Maintain accurate clinical records and high standards of clinical governance
What they're looking for
- Current NMC registration
- Strong oncology, chemotherapy or SACT nursing experience
- Current SACT Passport via Compassly, with at least 6 months remaining
- Strong patient assessment and clinical decision-making skills
- Confidence working independently and managing your own caseload
- Full UK driving licence
- Flexibility to travel across the East Midlands
Nice to have
- Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification
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Full description from employer
Chemotherapy Nurse Specialist
East Midlands | Up to £55,000 + Company Car or £5,000 Car Allowance | 37.5 Hours
Are you an experienced Chemotherapy Nurse, Oncology Nurse or SACT Nurse looking for more autonomy, variety and the opportunity to deliver specialist cancer care outside of a hospital environment?
We’re recruiting for a Chemotherapy Nurse Specialist to join a growing clinical homecare service across the East Midlands.
This is a varied position combining patient home visits, clinic-based treatment and virtual assessments, giving you the chance to manage your own caseload and support patients throughout their oncology treatment journey.
What’s on Offer?
- Salary up to £55,000 per annum
- Company car or £5,000 car allowance
- 37.5 hours per week
- Part-time hours around 30 hours may be considered
- 33 days holiday
- Private pension scheme
- Homecare, clinic and virtual working
- Greater autonomy and one-to-one patient care
- Opportunity to deliver specialist oncology care within the community
The Role
As a Chemotherapy Nurse Specialist, you’ll:
- Deliver SACT and oncology treatments in patients’ homes and clinic settings
- Complete clinical assessments and virtual patient reviews
- Administer IV medication and prescribed cancer treatments
- Manage your own oncology caseload
- Monitor patients before, during and after treatment
- Recognise and respond to treatment-related side effects, adverse reactions and clinical deterioration
- Provide education, advice and ongoing support to patients and families
- Develop and review individualised care plans
- Work closely with consultants, GPs and multidisciplinary teams
- Maintain accurate clinical records and high standards of clinical governance
What We’re Looking For
You’ll need:
- Current NMC registration
- Strong oncology, chemotherapy or SACT nursing experience
- Current SACT Passport via Compassly, with at least 6 months remaining
- Strong patient assessment and clinical decision-making skills
- Confidence working independently and managing your own caseload
- Full UK driving licence
- Flexibility to travel across the East Midlands
- Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification would be desirable but is not essential
- Willingness to complete an Independent Prescribing qualification if not already qualified
Experience working as a Chemotherapy Nurse, Oncology Nurse, SACT Nurse, Community Chemotherapy Nurse, Community Oncology Nurse, Cancer Nurse or Clinical Homecare Nurse would be highly relevant.
If you’re an experienced Oncology or Chemotherapy Nurse looking for a more autonomous role where you can continue delivering specialist cancer care while building meaningful relationships with your patients, apply today or contact Sam at Leaders in Care on 07828 876725 for more information.
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