Role: Bank Staff Nurse – Chemotherapy Day Unit
Location: The Christie Private Care, Manchester
Working Hours: Flexible shifts
Contract Type: Bank Contract
Salary: Competitive
At The Christie Private Care, every role contributes to something deeply meaningful. As a specialist cancer centre, we support patients through some of the most important moments of their lives, delivering personalised care that combines clinical excellence with genuine compassion. Joining our Chemotherapy Day Unit means becoming part of a highly skilled team dedicated to providing outstanding treatment and support for patients receiving cancer therapies.
Working in partnership with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, The Christie Private Care offers access to one of Europe's leading cancer centres. Our colleagues care for patients receiving a wide range of systemic anti cancer treatments, including complex chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapies, within a purpose built environment designed specifically for cancer care. You'll work alongside experienced oncology professionals and be part of a service that is focused on delivering safe, innovative and patient centred care.
As a Bank Staff Nurse within our Chemotherapy Day Unit, you'll enjoy the flexibility to work around your lifestyle while continuing to develop your specialist oncology skills. Our internal bank offers the freedom to choose shifts that suit your commitments, providing greater control over your work life balance while remaining connected to a supportive and experienced team. It's an ideal opportunity for experienced chemotherapy nurses looking for flexibility without compromising on the quality of care they deliver or the clinical environment they work within.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you'll do:
- Administer Systemic Anti Cancer Therapy (SACT) safely and effectively in line with local policies, national guidance and individual treatment protocols.
- Provide outstanding nursing care through the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients receiving cancer treatments.
- Monitor patients throughout treatment, recognising and responding appropriately to adverse reactions and treatment related complications.
- Work closely with oncologists, pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver seamless and personalised patient care.
- Provide supportive education and guidance to patients and their families throughout their treatment journey.
What you'll bring:
- Registered General Nurse with a valid NMC registration.
- Current SACT competency and proven experience administering chemotherapy independently within an oncology or haematology setting.
- Demonstrable experience caring for patients receiving systemic anti cancer treatments, with a strong understanding of treatment pathways and symptom management.
- Excellent clinical assessment, communication and patient education skills, with a compassionate and patient centred approach.
- The ability to work effectively within a specialist multidisciplinary team and the flexibility to support a range of bank shifts.
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA Healthcare has grown to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite healthcare group means you'll have access to learning opportunities, professional development and a supportive network of colleagues, alongside working conditions that prioritise your physical and mental wellbeing.
At The Christie Private Care, you'll be part of a close knit specialist cancer community where expertise, compassion and collaboration sit at the heart of everything we do. Whether you're looking to maintain your specialist chemotherapy skills, broaden your oncology experience or enjoy the flexibility that bank working provides, you'll find a welcoming environment where your contribution is recognised and valued.
Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring because we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported, you can be at your best for our patients and each other.
Our mission is simple. Above all else, we're committed to the care and improvement of human life. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
- Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual.
- Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion.
- Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness.
- Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity.
Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable bringing their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs and offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and in the workplace to anyone who needs them.