Bank Specialist Nurse - Cancer Services

Job summary

Oncology | Palliative Care - Clinical Nurse Specialist | Theatre Department | Spire Little Aston Hospital | Private Hospital | Bank | Competitive Rates Spire Little Aston Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist to join their amazing team on a Bank basis.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Nurse Specialist will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the multi-professional team, patients and carers. Management of direct patient care and to be responsible for a clinical caseload and safely administer SACT. To work closely with other site-specific Consultants, CNS' and work as a team. Maintain accurate and concise documentation in relation to clinical activities. Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies both within and out of the hospital setting to ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements. Provide professional support to colleagues working within the cancer unit setting. To offer patients a Holistic Needs Assessment at relevant points in their pathway. To provide a care plan and if identified referral to Level 3 or Level 4 psychological care providers. Provide specialist advice which is evidence based to deliver clinically effective care to cancer patients and their families in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team Promote a culture of respectful relationships through professional role modelling conveying the principles required for nurses to improve the patients experience e.g. Pre-SACT consultation, understanding and involving patients in their care.

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: 11 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 26995
• Job locations: Little Aston Hall Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3UP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Oncology | Palliative Care - Clinical Nurse Specialist | Theatre Department | Spire Little Aston Hospital | Private Hospital | Bank | Competitive Rates Spire Little Aston Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist to join their amazing team on a Bank. Spire Little Aston Hospital is a leading private hospital in the Midlands, offering comprehensive hospital care to patients from Birmingham and the surrounding areas of the West Midlands and Staffordshire. The hospital has an exceptional reputation within a variety of specialties including Orthopaedics, Sports & Exercise Medicine, Cosmetics, Ophthalmic, Gynaecology, General Surgery & Physiotherapy. Duties and responsibilities: Clinical Nurse Specialist will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the multi-professional team, patients and carers.

Management of direct patient care and to be responsible for a clinical caseload and safely administer SACT.

To work closely with other site-specific Consultants, CNS' and work as a team.

Maintain accurate and concise documentation in relation to clinical activities.

Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies both within and out of the hospital setting to ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.

Provide professional support to colleagues working within the cancer unit setting.

To offer patients a Holistic Needs Assessment at relevant points in their pathway. To provide a care plan and if identified referral to Level 3 or Level 4 psychological care providers.

Provide specialist advice which is evidence based to deliver clinically effective care to cancer patients and their families in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team

Promote a culture of respectful relationships through professional role modelling conveying the principles required for nurses to improve the patients experience e.g. Pre-SACT consultation, understanding and involving patients in their care.

Registered General Nurse with valid NMC registration

Demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience of working at a senior level within cancer services

Demonstrate considerable post registration competency in the UKONS 24 Hour triage tool

Post registration course within cancer care desirable

Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to organise work around competing demands on time

Demonstrate that can work with minimal supervision

Demonstrate computer literacy skills including use of Microsoft Office software packages, internet & email

Demonstrate knowledge/qualification in palliative care

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

Unsocial Enhancements, dependent upon shift pattern worked (won't be applicable for all)

Access to Spire Healthcare pension

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Smart spending 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

Driving clinical excellence

Doing the right thing

Caring is our passion

Keeping it simple

Delivering on our promises

Succeeding and celebrating together