Specialist Nurse - Cancer Services
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Spire Healthcare Ltd Specialist Nurse - Cancer Services
The closing date is 03 December 2026
Job summary
Spire Dunedin Hospital, Reading | Clinical Nurse Specialist - Oncology | Permanent | Full Time - 37.5 Hours |
Make a lasting impact on patients living with cancer.
Are you an experienced Oncology Nurse looking for a role where you can combine specialist clinical practice with truly personalised patient care?
At Spire Dunedin Hospital, you'll be part of a small, supportive Cancer Services team where you'll have the time, autonomy and resources to deliver exceptional care throughout a patient's cancer journey. Working closely with experienced Consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues, you'll play a key role in providing specialist oncology and haematology services while helping to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
This role would suit an experienced Oncology Nurse, Chemotherapy Nurse or Clinical Nurse Specialist looking to further develop their career within a well-established Cancer Services team.
About the Role
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will act as a clinical expert and professional resource for patients, carers and colleagues, delivering specialist cancer care and supporting patients at every stage of their treatment pathway.
Main duties of the job
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage a specialist clinical caseload
- Safely administer Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)
- Conduct pre-treatment assessments and consultations
- Provide specialist advice and support to patients and their families
- Complete Holistic Needs Assessments and develop personalised care plans
- Work collaboratively with Consultants, CNS colleagues and multidisciplinary teams
- Coordinate ongoing care and discharge planning with internal and external healthcare providers
- Maintain accurate and concise clinical documentation
- Support colleagues within the Cancer Services team through professional guidance and expertise
- Promote evidence-based practice and continuous service improvement
- Participate in the oncology on-call service
About us
For over a century, Spire Dunedin Hospital has played a part in Reading's history as a first-class medical facility serving its community. We offer fast access to the region's leading consultants, providing you with personalised treatments and aftercare.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
27148
Job locations
16 Bath Rd, Reading RG1 6NS
Reading
RG1 6NS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Who We're Looking For
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration
- UKONS-accredited SACT Administration qualification
- Significant experience within Oncology or Cancer Services
- Experience administering Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Ability to work autonomously and manage a specialist caseload
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
Desirable
- Competency in the UKONS 24-Hour Triage Tool
- Post-registration qualification in Cancer Care or a related speciality
- Previous Clinical Nurse Specialist experience
Contract: Permanent
Days/Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week | Days | Flexible working to cover the needs of the service and participation in scheduled on-call
If you're passionate about delivering exceptional cancer care and want to join a team where you'll be valued, supported and encouraged to develop, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, both inside and outside of work. This includes:
- 35 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Access to private healthcare and health insurance options, giving you reassurance and faster access to care
- Gym and wellbeing benefits, supporting your physical and mental wellbeing
- Free on-site parking, making your day-to-day easier
- A supportive team within a leading independent healthcare provider, where you'll feel valued and part of something meaningful
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options, supporting your future
- 'Spire for You' rewards platform, offering discounts and cashback from over 1,000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening, helping you stay on top of your health
We commit to our employees' wellbeing through work-life balance, ongoing development, support and reward.
For further information about this role please contact Alison Roberts on [email protected].
Closing Date
We're reviewing applications as they come in, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close vacancies once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Who We're Looking For
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration
- UKONS-accredited SACT Administration qualification
- Significant experience within Oncology or Cancer Services
- Experience administering Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Ability to work autonomously and manage a specialist caseload
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
Desirable
- Competency in the UKONS 24-Hour Triage Tool
- Post-registration qualification in Cancer Care or a related speciality
- Previous Clinical Nurse Specialist experience
Contract: Permanent
Days/Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week | Days | Flexible working to cover the needs of the service and participation in scheduled on-call
If you're passionate about delivering exceptional cancer care and want to join a team where you'll be valued, supported and encouraged to develop, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, both inside and outside of work. This includes:
- 35 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Access to private healthcare and health insurance options, giving you reassurance and faster access to care
- Gym and wellbeing benefits, supporting your physical and mental wellbeing
- Free on-site parking, making your day-to-day easier
- A supportive team within a leading independent healthcare provider, where you'll feel valued and part of something meaningful
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options, supporting your future
- 'Spire for You' rewards platform, offering discounts and cashback from over 1,000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening, helping you stay on top of your health
We commit to our employees' wellbeing through work-life balance, ongoing development, support and reward.
For further information about this role please contact Alison Roberts on [email protected].
Closing Date
We're reviewing applications as they come in, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close vacancies once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Please see above
Experience
Essential
- Please see above
Qualifications
Essential
- Please see above
Experience
Essential
- Please see above
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.
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.
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
16 Bath Rd, Reading RG1 6NS
Reading
RG1 6NS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address
16 Bath Rd, Reading RG1 6NS
Reading
RG1 6NS
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
Alison
+447715055760
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
27148
Job locations
16 Bath Rd, Reading RG1 6NS
Reading
RG1 6NS
United Kingdom
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