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Spire Healthcare Ltd Bank Cancer Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 24 September 2026

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Job summary

Spire Leicester Hospital is looking for a passionate and experienced Cancer Nurse Specialist to join our growing Cancer Services team on a Bank basis. This is an opportunity to work in a modern, well-equipped environment where patient care, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement are genuinely prioritised.

Main duties of the job

Act as a key worker, supporting patients through complex cancer pathways Deliver safe, high-quality chemotherapy (SACT) and holistic patient care Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery Assess, plan, and evaluate care across a dynamic and varied caseload Communicate sensitive information with professionalism and empathy Support and drive service development and quality improvement initiatives Promote best practice in infection control, safety, and patient wellbeing

About us

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.

Details

Date posted

13 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

27638

Job locations

Gartree Road

Leicester

LE2 2FF

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

Bank Cancer Nurse Specialist | Spire Leicester Hospital | Oadby, Leicester | Bank | Ad-Hoc Shifts | Competitive Hourly Rate | Weekly Pay Spire Leicester Hospital is looking for a passionate and experienced Cancer Nurse Specialist to join our growing Cancer Services team on a Bank basis. This is an opportunity to work in a modern, well-equipped environment where patient care, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement are genuinely prioritised. Your Role: As a Cancer Nurse Specialist, you will:

  • Act as a key worker, supporting patients through complex cancer pathways
  • Deliver safe, high-quality chemotherapy (SACT) and holistic patient care
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery
  • Assess, plan, and evaluate care across a dynamic and varied caseload
  • Communicate sensitive information with professionalism and empathy
  • Support and drive service development and quality improvement initiatives
  • Promote best practice in infection control, safety, and patient wellbeing
  • What We're Looking For: You'll be a confident and compassionate nurse who thrives in a specialist setting:
  • Registered Nurse with relevant oncology experience
  • Qualified in SACT administration (accredited)
  • Competent in venepuncture, cannulation, and CVAD management
  • Experience managing complex cancer patient caseloads
  • Comfortable working independently within a nurse-led environment
  • Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
  • Committed to continuous professional development
  • Benefits: We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
  • Bank colleagues are paid weekly
  • We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
  • Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
  • Access to Spire Healthcare pension
  • Access to Blue Light Card discounts
  • Smartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via 'Spire for You'
  • Wellbeing Centre access via 'Spire for You'
  • Free uniform
  • Free DBS
  • Full induction, including mandatory training updates
  • Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
  • Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team
  • Our Values: We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion.
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
  • We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Bank Cancer Nurse Specialist | Spire Leicester Hospital | Oadby, Leicester | Bank | Ad-Hoc Shifts | Competitive Hourly Rate | Weekly Pay Spire Leicester Hospital is looking for a passionate and experienced Cancer Nurse Specialist to join our growing Cancer Services team on a Bank basis. This is an opportunity to work in a modern, well-equipped environment where patient care, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement are genuinely prioritised. Your Role: As a Cancer Nurse Specialist, you will:

  • Act as a key worker, supporting patients through complex cancer pathways
  • Deliver safe, high-quality chemotherapy (SACT) and holistic patient care
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery
  • Assess, plan, and evaluate care across a dynamic and varied caseload
  • Communicate sensitive information with professionalism and empathy
  • Support and drive service development and quality improvement initiatives
  • Promote best practice in infection control, safety, and patient wellbeing
  • What We're Looking For: You'll be a confident and compassionate nurse who thrives in a specialist setting:
  • Registered Nurse with relevant oncology experience
  • Qualified in SACT administration (accredited)
  • Competent in venepuncture, cannulation, and CVAD management
  • Experience managing complex cancer patient caseloads
  • Comfortable working independently within a nurse-led environment
  • Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
  • Committed to continuous professional development
  • Benefits: We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
  • Bank colleagues are paid weekly
  • We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
  • Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
  • Access to Spire Healthcare pension
  • Access to Blue Light Card discounts
  • Smartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via 'Spire for You'
  • Wellbeing Centre access via 'Spire for You'
  • Free uniform
  • Free DBS
  • Full induction, including mandatory training updates
  • Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
  • Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team
  • Our Values: We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion.
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
  • We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Registered Nurse with relevant oncology experience
    • Qualified in SACT administration (accredited)
    • Competent in venepuncture, cannulation, and CVAD management
    • Experience managing complex cancer patient caseloads
    • Comfortable working independently within a nurse-led environment
    • Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
    • Committed to continuous professional development

    Experience

    Essential

    • Registered Nurse with relevant oncology experience
    • Qualified in SACT administration (accredited)
    • Competent in venepuncture, cannulation, and CVAD management
    • Experience managing complex cancer patient caseloads
    • Comfortable working independently within a nurse-led environment
    • Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
    • Committed to continuous professional development

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Registered Nurse with relevant oncology experience
    • Qualified in SACT administration (accredited)
    • Competent in venepuncture, cannulation, and CVAD management
    • Experience managing complex cancer patient caseloads
    • Comfortable working independently within a nurse-led environment
    • Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
    • Committed to continuous professional development

    Experience

    Essential

    • Registered Nurse with relevant oncology experience
    • Qualified in SACT administration (accredited)
    • Competent in venepuncture, cannulation, and CVAD management
    • Experience managing complex cancer patient caseloads
    • Comfortable working independently within a nurse-led environment
    • Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
    • Committed to continuous professional development

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Gartree Road

    Leicester

    LE2 2FF

    United Kingdom


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


    Employer details

    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Gartree Road

    Leicester

    LE2 2FF

    United Kingdom


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Resourcing Partner

    Maxine Cassidy

    [email protected]

    +447715055848

    Details

    Date posted

    13 August 2026

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Bank

    Working pattern

    Flexible working

    Reference number

    27638

    Job locations

    Gartree Road

    Leicester

    LE2 2FF

    United Kingdom


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