Registered Nurse - Oncology/SACT (Bank)
Posted 7 days 15 hours ago by Circle Health Group
Registered Nurse - Oncology/SACT (Bank)
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £25.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
The Ridgeway Hospital in Swindon is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
We have an opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join their team of staff in the Oncology department.
This is a bank role working on an "as and when required" basis; you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.
Duties of this role include:- Deliver safe, effective, and individualised nursing care to Oncology and Haematology patients across inpatient, day-case and outpatient settings.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in line with agreed treatment pathways and care plans.
- Support patients undergoing cancer and haematological treatments, including chemotherapy, transfusions, and supportive therapies (where trained).
- Monitor patients for treatment-related side effects, complications, and deterioration, escalating concerns appropriately.
- Provide holistic care that addresses physical, emotional, psychological, and informational needs of patients and their families.
- Administer prescribed treatments and medications in line with local policies, national guidance, and competency frameworks.
- Support the safe delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) where trained and authorised, or work towards SACT competency as required.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation in line with professional and legal standards.
- Ensure infection prevention and control measures are followed at all times.
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
- Experience working in an Oncology and/or Haematology setting, or strong demonstrable interest with relevant transferable skills.
- Sound understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and evidence-based practice.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support patients in emotionally challenging situations.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Post-registration experience in Oncology, Haematology, or cancer services.
- SACT qualification or willingness to undertake SACT training.
- Experience in private healthcare, acute hospital, or specialist cancer services.
- Evidence of involvement in audits, service improvement, or specialist training.
Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.