Cancer Services Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

Who we're looking for

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• A relevant Degree, or demonstrable experience working at this level.
• Qualified in venepuncture and cannulation and the use of CVADs.
• Qualified in the Safe handling and administration of SACT (accredited course) with evidence of regular competency assessment.
• Competence across a range of cancer nursing, management and leadership skills supported by professional and clinical knowledge acquired through Nursing and Midwifery Council registration and further education and development specific to SACT delivery and cancer care.
• Evidence of a working understanding of both elements of cancer care, solid tumour and haematology.
• Evidence of substantial post registration continual professional development in management and clinically related cancer studies.
• Recognised qualification and competency in the delivery of SACT.
• Nursing and Midwifery Council registration
• Evidence of ongoing revalidation to the NMC
• Work with within a nurse led environment as lead
• Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied patient case mixes in individuals with a cancer diagnosis.
• Clear experience of working with a Oncology Consultant group.
• Proficient in venepuncture and cannulation
• Proficient in the management of central venous access devices
• Proficient in the administration of bolus and infusional chemotherapy
• Possess the mandatory training requirements as detailed above, including infection control and health and safety competencies.
• Demonstrate principles of accountable practice

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
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Free onsite parking

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.

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

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

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Mark Ballardmark.ballard@spirehealthcare.com

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see above

Experience

Essential

• Please see above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Reading

Reading

RG1 6NS

Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)