Specialist Chemotherapy Nurse
Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom|req656Back to SearchOur mission at Sciensus is simple: to give patients control of their health through knowledge, choice, convenience and connection.
We're looking for a Specialist Chemotherapy Nurse to join our Clinical Operations team, delivering high-quality oncology care and education across hospital, community and homecare settings.
This is a unique role that combines direct patient care with
professional development and clinical leadership. You'll work closely with
patients receiving oncology therapies while supporting and mentoring fellow
clinicians to ensure the highest standards of practice.
Seeing
between 1 - 8 patients per day, you will record all clinical data and
document any adverse drug events via the correct protocol. Long lasting
relationships will be built with patient's, carers and stakeholders to aide and
support treatment and recovery.
A full UK driving licence is essential as you will travel throughout a regional area (covering Newcastle and surrounding areas)
What’s in it for you?
Opportunity
to make a meaningful impact on patients living with cancer.
Diverse role combining clinical practice,
education and leadership.
Ability
to work across community, homecare and hospital settings.
Influence the development and success of
clinical teams.
Ongoing
professional development and learning opportunities.
Work
within a patient-focused organisation driven by quality, innovation and care.
Who we're
looking for
We're seeking an experienced and compassionate oncology professional who is committed to delivering outstanding patient care while helping others develop their clinical expertise.
Essential
qualifications
Registered General Nurse (RGN), Part 1 NMC
Register.
Recognised Chemotherapy Delivery
Qualification.
Essential
experience
Significant experience administering oncology
medications in a hospital or community setting.
Clinical teaching, coaching or mentoring
experience.Key skills
Strong clinical assessment skills.
IV administration, cannulation and phlebotomy
expertise.
Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills.
Ability to explain complex clinical
information in a clear and patient-friendly way.
Strong understanding of oncology therapies and
patient pathways.
Commitment to person-centred care and clinical
excellence.
Who we are?
Sciensus is a leading European life sciences organisation with over 30 years of
experience, helping over 240,000 patients a year gain access to beneficial
treatments and life-changing medicines. We empower patients with digital tools
like the Sciensus Intouch app, to take control of their treatments, report on
symptoms and quality of life, and access support through their care journey. We
blend this with personalised support services from our team of over 700
licensed clinical staff. Whether we’re delivering cancer treatment in someone’s
home or showing patients how to self-administer medicines, the human-touch care
we provide helps patients make the most of their treatment.
What do we offer?
We
work hard to make sure colleagues feel motivated, developed, and recognised for
the great work they do.
Offering a salary starting from £40,500, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Company car or car allowance £4887.50
- NMC fees reimbursed
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Contribution based pension scheme
- Employee benefits platform (retailer discounts and much more)
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance (after qualifying period)
- Refer a friend scheme
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Annual company event
- Yearly pay reviews
- Cycle to work scheme
- Tech Scheme
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Portfolio of well-ness initiatives
Our Values
We
are a Disability Confident Committed Employer who has successfully gained the
National Equality Standard (NES is the UK’s leading Equity, Diversity and
Inclusion standard which was developed by the UK Government and the CBI). We
are committed to the fair treatment of all candidates, regardless of race,
gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. We welcome
applications from all and we select candidates based on skills, qualifications,
and experience. Please talk to us during the application process to discuss any
reasonable adjustments you may require.
We are committed to achieving Net Zero and reducing our ecological footprint
and constantly working on new initiatives, some of our more recent ones include
working towards Level 2 in the Greener Pharmacy Toolkit and replacing many of
our vans with lower CO2 emission models. For information on other projects and
our wider approach to sustainability please visit our corporate website.
The Process
One
of the talent team will reach out for an initial screening call before face to
face interviews are arranged.
Start
dates are given after full pre-employment checks are completed.
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