Job Description
By joining us a ‘Chemotherapy Nurse’ you will not only be delivering high quality care you will be the face of Sciensus with increased job satisfaction, by being able to give holistic one to one care within the patient’s own home.
You will be part of an ambitious team, empowering each patient by offering personalised support. While based in Edinburgh, you will travel throughout a regional area, delivering specialist treatment and making a real difference in people’s lives every day. Join us and make a real difference in people’s lives every day.
You will administer a range of haematological and solid tumour chemotherapy treatments, as defined in the patient’s care plan whilst sustaining professional standards. Be an ambassador for delivering patient focused care, offering quality nursing that is tailored to the patients’ needs. All clinical data will be documented, and adverse drug events reported via the correct protocol. Long lasting relationships will be built with patient’s, carers and stakeholders to aide and support treatment and recovery. Up to date knowledge is maintained and demonstrated, ensuring any gaps in clinical competency are addressed, whilst staying compliant with all business policies and procedures.
A full UK driving licence is essential as regional travel will be required to visit patients at home.
About Sciensus
Sciensus is a life sciences business specialising in patient access, engagement and insight solutions. We provide healthcare to patients with long-term conditions, rare diseases and cancer.
For 30 years, we’ve supported patients to access the life-changing treatment they need, in the comfort and convenience of their own homes across the UK and Europe. Today, we combine our clinical experience from over 70 million patient interactions with the latest technology to help over 200,000 patients a year make the most of their medicine.
So, using unparalleled insights, we connect with people powerfully and personally, focusing on their unique needs, empowering them to achieve their goals, and supporting them every step of the way.
What do we offer our people?
We work hard to make sure colleagues feel motivated, developed, and recognised for the great work they do. Additional to a salary of £38,480 – £42,640, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Company car or car allowance £4887.50
NMC fees paid for
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Contribution based pension scheme
Employee benefits platform (retailer discounts and much more)
Life insurance
Private medical insurance (after qualifying period)
Refer a friend scheme
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Annual company event
Yearly pay reviews
This all sounds great – What key skills do I need to apply:
Registered general nurse
Qualified in administering Cytotoxic drugs,
Cannulate and have experience undertaking clinical assessments
Sciensus is a place that values difference and promotes respect. We are committed to the fair treatment of all candidates, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability.
We actively promote equality for all, welcome applications from a wide range of candidates and select interviewees based on skills, qualifications, and experience. Sciensus takes equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our colleagues seriously, which could include flexible working. We also support with any reasonable adjustments required. Please talk to us during the application process to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require.
We are committed to achieving Net Zero and reducing our ecological footprint. We are constantly working on new initiatives, some of our more recent ones include working towards Level 2 in the Greener Pharmacy Toolkit and replacing many of our vans with lower CO2 emission models.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become a part of Sciensus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £38,480.00-£43,000.00 per year
