Specialist Nurse - Oncology

Circle Health Group

  • Guildford, Surrey
  • £53,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Specialist Nurse - Oncology
Mount Alvernia Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £53,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)in Guildford 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 are excited to offer an opportunity for two Specialist Nurses to join the dedicated Oncology team. We are currently recruiting for the following roles:
  • 1 x Specialist Nurse – Breast Cancer: This role involves working across both the medical and surgical pathways for breast cancer patients.
  • 1 x Specialist Nurse – Chemotherapy: This nurse will manage the UKONS telephone triage service, liaise with tumour-specific Clinical Nurse Specialists, and provide support based on service needs, including coordinating patient care.
Both positions are full-time roles (37.5 hours per week) and will include participation in an on-call rota shared across the team to cover the out-of-hours UKONS triage hotline. Post holders must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts as required.Duties of this role include:
  • Deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based care within your area of specialism, acting as a clinical expert and role model.
  • Support assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management of patients with complex or long-term conditions.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of care pathways and protocols based on national guidelines and best practice.
  • Provide education, support, and counselling to patients and families, empowering them to understand and manage their health conditions.
  • Act as a key contact for patients, ensuring consistent, coordinated care throughout their treatment journey.
  • Signpost to additional services and resources to support holistic care.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
  • Registered Nurse (Adult, Child, or Mental Health, depending on specialty) with valid NMC registration.
  • Significant post-registration experience in the relevant specialty area.
  • Demonstrable specialist knowledge and advanced clinical skills within a defined field.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Salary & BenefitsCircle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
  • 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
  • Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
  • Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
  • Non-contributory life insurance
  • Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
  • Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
  • Employee recognition programmes
  • Industry leading training and development opportunities
…and much more!Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy:

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