Clinical Nurse Specialist - Cancer Services

Are you a Registered Nurse with significant Oncology experience? Would you like to improve your work/life balance? Would you like to develop your career your way?

Due to the launch of new services and an increase in patient activity we have exciting opportunity for an empathetic staff nurse with strong oncology experience to join our Cancer Services Team.

You will be a key member of our multi-disciplinary team and you will manage a busy clinical caseload, working to coordinate care and provide easy access for ongoing support for patients with a cancer diagnosis.

This role is ideally suited to a Registered Nurse who has strong oncology experience and who is pro-active with excellent communication skills.

The department operates between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00 Monday to Friday. This is a bank role and is therefore a zero-hour contract, you will work flexibly to cover absence and fluctuating patient volumes.

You will be based primarily at the Maidstone site but will be expected to support the staff at Sevenoaks Medical Centre with cancer related queries, and the cancer patient pathway.,

• Support the cancer services team in the provision of cancer care at KIMS Hospital and at Sevenoaks Medical Centre, which includes the day-to-day delivery of supportive care for cancer patients.


• Cover the Ambulatory Care Unit in delivering supportive therapies.


• Assist consultants in the delivery of breaking bad news and follow patient's pathway to continue that support.


• Support consultants and allied health professionals at a clinical level in regard to the cancer patients pathway.


• Work with other clinical leads and consultants to maximise utilisation of support for patients with a diagnosis of cancer.
  
  At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and as such we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out of the workplace. That's why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing.
  
  Bank | Competitive Salary depending on experience, in line with agenda for change., Competitive hourly rate


• Holiday pay


• Flexible working hours


• Free staff parking


• Annual flu vaccination


At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.