Oncology Team Lead

Oncology Team Lead | Spire Dunedin Hospital, Reading | Part -Time 30 hours per week | PermanentSpire Dunedin Hospital is seeking a dedicated and experienced Oncology Team Lead to join our dynamic cancer services team on a part -time, permanent basis. This is a pivotal role providing exemplary care to patients undergoing cancer treatment, with a focus on leading the Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) service. You will offer specialist education and support, ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe care across the oncology pathway, and provide strong clinical and managerial leadership. As Team Lead, you will also deputise for the Cancer Services Lead and oversee the direct line management and supervision of the chemotherapy team.Main duties of the jobDuties & Responsibilities:Provide strong clinical leadershipDevelop practice in the assessment of health and wellbeing needs within SACT/cancer services within Spire HealthcareDeliver SACT and non SACT treatment to cancer patientsLead on education and development with SACTLead on ongoing training and monitoring of UKONS 24 hour triage for the hospitalEnsure compliance in the cancer services with Spire Healthcare cancer standards and gap analysisAct as a leader in quality improvement offering advice and support to others within cancer servicesAct as Health and safety lead for the department supporting the department risk register and departmental top risk managementDrive quality improvement initiatives across cancer services.Ensure the effective day to day management of the department, maintaining high standards of careContribute to clinical governance, quality and improvementsEnsure compliance with infection control, health and safety ad CQC requirementsEnsure the unit is safely staffed on a daily basisManagement of direct patient care and to be responsible for a clinical caseload and safely administer SACTDemonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding in the administration of chemotherapy and associated toxicities, including intravenous access, management of central venous access, venepuncture and management of extravasationAbout usAt Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. We're committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. We deliver high standards of care to our insured, self-pay and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development.We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.Job responsibilitiesWho we're looking for:Registered Nurse with valid NMC registrationwith no restrictions or conditionsHold an accredited SACT qualification and competency in the delivery of SACTDemonstrate extensive knowledge and experience of working at a senior level within SACT administration and cancer careAwareness and experience in cancer careHold an accredited teaching and assessing qualificationPrevious management experience and leading successful teamsHold an accredited chemotherapy and counselling course certificateCompetency in the UKONS 24 Hour triage ToolPost registration course within cancer careExcellent communication, organisational & IT skills, with the ability to organise work around competing demands on timeWorking Hours:Part Time 30 hours per week, 08:30 -16:30Contract Type:PermanentWe offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidaysEmployer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement optionsSpire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailersPrivate medical insuranceLife insuranceOur Values:We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:Driving clinical excellenceDoing the right thingCaring is our passionKeeping it simpleSucceeding and celebrating togetherWe commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Alison Roberts onalison.roberts@spirehealthcare.comClosing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy without further notice, so please submit your application as soon as possible.Person SpecificationQualificationsPlease see aboveExperiencePlease see aboveDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr