Community SACT Nurse

Community SACT Nurse

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: up to £48,000 per annum (Dependent on experience) plus paid enhancements and benefits

Hours: Full Time

MediTalent are seeking dedicated and experienced SACT chemotherapy nurses to join an esteemed, leading provider of private oncology services in Edinburgh who work in partnership with NHS and private healthcare providers to bring patients the life changing treatments they need in the comfort of their home surroundings.

Key Responsibilities:

You will administer a range of haematological and solid tumour chemotherapy treatments, as defined in the patient's care plan whilst ensuring professional standards are met with a holistic approach that is sensitive and responsive to the patients ever changing needs. You will maintain a respectful non-judgemental and caring attitude providing emotional support and counselling to patients and their families.

Your role will involve educating patients and their families about chemotherapy, it’s side effects and post treatment care following diagnosis and through all stages of treatment. Prepare and maintain clinical records of patient care documenting with reference to Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for records and record keeping.

Monitor patients for side effects and manage adverse reactions promptly and effectively ensuring that standards of patient care are consistently maintained at all times in accordance with agreed operational policies and procedures, using a holistic, pro-active and dynamic approach to all patients with oncological/haematological care needs.

Requirements:

You will be a Registered General Nurse with valid NMC registration. You will have undertaken a Post registration course in either oncology or haematology module/modules, chemotherapy administration and/or cancer foundation course, SACT. For this role you will need to be fully trained and qualified in venepuncture and cannulations and have experience undertaking clinical assessments. You will have Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a calm and pleasant disposition and good problem solving and organisational skills. As this role delivers services in the community it is essential that you have a full UK driving licence and have access to vehicle for use.

Benefits include:

Private Healthcare Life Insurance Cover Flexible Working Private Pension Scheme Company Car or Allowance Up to 33 days holiday Ongoing Training and Development Employee Recognition Mental Health Support Childcare Vouchers Cycle To Work Scheme Discounts on Many Brands Professional Registration Fees Paid Employee Referral Scheme + More

Join us in providing exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of our patients!

To apply please email your CV or call / text Helen on 07553 334391 for more information.