Staff Nurse - Oncology & Medical
Staff Nurse – Oncology & Medical
Location, The Wellington Hospital, St Johns Wood, London
Full Time 37.5hrs per week
Permanent
Salary Competitive + Shift Enhancement
Are you an established Acute Medical Nurse with a passion for transitioning into Cancer Nursing? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
We are also offering a fully funded Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) course to support your professional development in oncology care.
We’re seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to join our cancer nursing team at The Wellington Hospital. In this role, you will collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team to support patients throughout their cancer journey and address their medical needs. Our hospital is accredited with the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark Award, and we pride ourselves on providing bespoke care to patients from all walks of life.
Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in assessing the individual care needs of patients and developing appropriate care plans to implement and evaluate.
Monitor patient care and interventions, ensuring they are appropriately carried out.
Recognize the early signs of deterioration in a patient’s condition (including neutropenic patients) and refer to the senior nurse and medical team as needed.
Attend IV/chemotherapy drug administration training and complete the associated competence workbook.
Report and document adverse incidents accurately.
Take appropriate action to isolate patients when required.
Provide a holistic approach to the care of patients requiring infection control precautions.
What you’ll bring:
Registered General Nurse with a valid NMC pin.
Experience in an NHS or private ward setting.
Oncology/cancer care experience is essential.
Passionate about patient care with a respectful, responsible, and committed attitude.
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Staff Nurse on our Oncology Ward you’ll be eligible for:
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Diversity and Inclusion
Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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