Job Description

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey as a Senior SACT Nurse at our state-of-the-art cancer care centre located in Milton Keynes? Join our dedicated team at GenesisCare UK and be part of something extraordinary.

The Role:

As a As the Senior SACT Nurse, you are responsible for delivering chemotherapy nursing services to patients within the unit and to deputise for the line manager where required. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact and develop your career.

What You'll Do:

Provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals following diagnosis and through all stages of treatment Ensure continuity of a high standard of evidence-based nursing care for patients undergoing chemotherapy, assessing health, health related and nursing needs of patients, their families and other carers by identifying and initiating appropriate steps for effective care. This will include: - Managing a patient caseload Close liaison with medical consultants Ordering diagnostic tests within agreed parameters Running nurse-led clinics Work autonomously whilst providing clinical leadership, ensuring all patients have an accurate plan of care, which reflects the assessment undertaken and incorporates the issues and recommendations made ensuring clear documentation in the patient's records Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in intravenous access, the management of central venous catheters, venepuncture, and chemotherapy delivery, including the management of anaphylaxis and extravasation

What You'll Have:

Experience and skills:

Experience in intravenous drug administration Experience in chemotherapy administration Sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job Ability to work accurately and reliably under pressure Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise Experience and competence in blood transfusion and bone marrow biopsies

Qualifications and Knowledge:

NMC Registered Nurse UKONS SACT Passport or to be completed within three months of appointment For this role you will need to be fully trained and qualified in venepuncture and cannulations and have experience of working with different types of central venous access devices You will be either working towards/or have the willingness to train towards having a recognised chemotherapy qualification UKONs trained and experience in oncology telephone triage. Recognition and management of neutropenic sepsis

Why Choose GenesisCare:

Discover what's in store for you when you join the GenesisCare UK team:

Shape your work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy more or sell back annual leave. Prioritise your well-being with complimentary private medical and dental coverage, access to Employee Assistance Program, and Income Protection. Access our world-class radiotherapy - free to you and your immediate family, if required. Secure your future with a competitive Company Contributory Pension Scheme. Nurture your mental health and well-being through our well-being community, with access to Babylon Health and Headspace Wellbeing. Enjoy hassle-free commutes with free parking at most of our centres. Treat yourself with exclusive retail discounts.

Who We Are:

GenesisCare UK is the leading provider of private oncology services in the UK, pioneering a transformation in cancer care. Through innovative, personalised treatments, we are enhancing patient quality of life, life expectancy, and overall survival rates.

We are a team of over 600 highly trained physicians, healthcare professionals and support staff operating 14 specialist outpatient cancer centres across the UK. Our aim is to provide world-class care, offering the latest proven treatments including advanced diagnostics, medical oncology, radiotherapy, and Theranostics.

We take an integrated approach to cancer care, focusing on treating the whole patient, not just the cancer. Our personalised treatment programmes include wellbeing services in partnership with Penny Brohn UK and exercise medicine, proven to enhance patient outcomes.

Collaborating with universities and leading clinicians globally, we're dedicated to researching and developing improved cancer treatments. Our UK clinical trials programme aims to broaden access to new therapies.

We're passionate about innovation and working together to make great things happen. We make significant investments in our employees to provide opportunities for growth, learning, and development within their roles.

Join GenesisCare UK and shape your future, while shaping the future of cancer care.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 42,000.00-45,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Gym membership On-site gym On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Sick pay Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Experience:

SACT (Chemotherapy administration): 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person