Specialist Nurse - Haematology & GI Cancer Services
Mount Alvernia Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £55,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

About the role
We have an opportunity for a Specialist Nurse to join their team of staff in the Oncology department. This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• Deliver expert nursing care to patients with cancer across outpatient, inpatient, day-case and ambulatory settings.
• Undertake specialist assessments, contributing to holistic care planning, symptom management and ongoing review.
• Act as a clinical expert in cancer pathways, supporting diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and survivorship care.
• Provide specialist advice to patients and families, supporting informed decision-making and self-management.
• Support the safe delivery of systemic anti-cancer treatments (where appropriately trained), radiotherapy pathways, or disease-specific services.
• Provide emotional, psychological and practical support to patients and carers throughout the cancer journey.
• Act as a key point of contact for patients, improving continuity of care and coordination across services.
• Support patients in managing treatment side effects and complications, escalating concerns appropriately.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:
Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Significant post-registration experience in Oncology and/or Haematology nursing.
• Evidence of specialist knowledge in cancer care pathways and symptom management.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and quality frameworks.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Master’s degree (or working towards) in cancer care, advanced practice, or leadership.
• Previous experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or equivalent.
• Experience in leading service development and innovation.
• Evidence of research, audit, or published work in oncology.
• Experience in both NHS and independent sector oncology services.

Salary & Benefits
Circle 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

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues.