Staff Nurse - Oncology

Staff Nurse (Oncology Ward)

Cromwell Hospital, Kensington London SW5 0TU

Hours 37.5 hours per week (Fixed Term contract)

Pay £37,080 - £46,890 per annum dependent on experience and qualifications

Shifts include days/nights/weekends (08:00am-20.30hrs or 20:00hrs-08:30am)

Cromwell Hospital is an internationally recognised private hospital located in the heart of Kensington, providing the highest quality healthcare for our patients. We’re one of the preferred healthcare providers for leading consultants and for both international and local patients alike.

As an Oncology Staff Nurse, you will focus on ensuring the provision of high-quality evidence-based nursing care in a clinical setting. The Oncology Staff Nurse will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and be responsible for the care they deliver.

• Provide high quality physical and psychological care with compassion
• Confidently and safely communicate patients' care needs
• Have the courage to speak up and commitment to be a patient advocate
• Participate in the delivery of a consistent, safe service in all aspects of the patient journey whilst demonstrating a culture of customer service
• Manage care of allocated patients
• Demonstrate professional awareness and accountability
• Act as a link nurse in a designated area reporting to and from meetings / training updates
• Recognise the needs for DOLs assessments, mental capacity assessment and 'simple' and 'complex' safeguarding referrals and highlight any concerns
• Liaise with the Support Services to ensure all non-clinical needs are met including the cultural, sexual, religious, and any other special needs of the patients
• Have a working knowledge of emergency policies including cardiac arrest and fire
• Deputise for the Senior Staff Nurse in their absence
• Undertake clinical duties in any area that is reasonably requested ensuring that you practice within your professional competencies and abilities
• Relate to the sister / Charge Nurse / Lead Nurse in regard to professional issues
• Maintain positive working relationships with all Consultants, ensuring individual Consultant protocols are utilised

• Registered General Nurse and NMC PIN required
• First level registration
• ILS certification
• Experience in similar oncology setting (desirable)
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Experience in risk assessment
• Competent with venepuncture and wound care management

• 25 days holiday per year, pro rata to your contract
• Access to a range of services to support your physical and mental wellbeing
• Fixed term benefits allowance
• Access to our confidential employee assistance programme
• Workplace pension
• Online discounts covering your everyday shopping, entertainment, eating out and more

Bupa is committed to making sure that every applicant is assessed solely on personal merit and qualifications. We actively celebrate the diversity of our colleagues and provide an inclusive environment so you can bring your true self to Bupa.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

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Time Type:
Full time

Job Area:
Nursing & Theatres

Locations:
Cromwell Hospital London