registered nurse - chemotherapy

registered nurse

delivery driver

nurse

customer service representative

Healthcare at Home

If you came into nursing to be a nurse this job is not for you. The patients and nursing side are great but that is where it ends. The patients are the forgotten people in this company. This company is poorly run, does not take feedback on board or learn from mistakes. I used to have faith in the CEO but not now. You try your best for the patient in very difficult circumstances. There are a lot of problems but everything is left for the nurse to explain to the patient, do not expect anyone else to sort it, most clock off at 5. Lower management try but they have no voice. This company do not help the patient have their best day everyday. They are more bothered about their reputation.

If you don't like driving this is not the job for you. You will go everywhere. You will do everything. Do not be fooled by the posts for specialised roles for example a chemo nurse. You will be doing a lot of other stuff too which they don't tell you. There is weekend work, which is fine, you expect it as a nurse. The scheduling system does not work. You will wave at your colleague as you pass each other. Driving time is a complete joke. Who gives time as the crow flies? We have to go by road. You will be stressed.

If you are not a sycophant but want to progress this is not the job for you. Unfair promotions, a distinct lack of internal promotion or advancement opportunities. If you have an opinion, this is not the job for you. The management do not like feedback, complaints or suggestions. They disregard any experience or skills you may have or could help with. If you stand up for what you believe is right you will know about it. No free thinkers allowed. Micromanagement is rife. Bullying is subtle but common. If you are in the "Click" though you can get away with a lot.

Internal bickering, mistakes. There is a big blame culture and passing the buck. There is a lack of accountability and responsibility. Communication is non existent. There is no learning from mistakes. Staff are very tired and frustrated. Moral is low. Staff turnover is high. There are reasons for this. There is a lot of extra admin. You expect mandatory training but there is an excess of training and you are constantly hounded to complete it but given no time to do this, it is expected in your already precious home time.

If you like living your life, seeing your friends/family and value your mental health this is not the job for you.

I have worked for Sciensus for eight months, and, despite my initial reservations about accepting the job (having read the horrendous reviews) I can't say how happy I am that I ignored them. The job is rewarding you're learning everyday and colleagues are very supportive.  The team coaches are very approachable and will always help when needed. You get rewarded for your hard work and you feel appreciated for your efforts. There is great team spirit amongst staff and a great working atmosphere. It is, I have found, a very welcoming and friendly environment and you get treated well. There is a lot to learn, and at the start it can be daunting but it is well worth the perseverance. You are dealing with patients on a daily basis via the telephone, it can be challenging but there's no better feeling than knowing you've helped a patient. 
My experience so far of management is that they listen, they take on board the feedback they receive from regular meetings and are very pro active in addressing matters raised. You get treated well. The office has a lovely, welcoming, friendly feel to it and is a lovely environment to be in both aesthetically and atmospherically. People you meet are friendly and will happily chat to you. There is a lovely canteen on site, and there are drinks stations located in the office providing free tea and coffee. The company offers quite a lot of flexibility and you are able to work from home sometimes if you want/need to. There is also free parking on site. I was a little sceptical about the shifts and weekend working when I first joined the company, but once you're in the swing of it, it works quite well and you definitely get more weekends off than you work. 
I'd be lying if I said there weren't days you'd happily quit, because there are, there are in most jobs, but they are few and far between and the support from colleagues is second to non... we're a team.

Bottom line, I love my job, I love the people I work with and I love working in such a bright, modern office. I can, hand on heart say, it's a pleasure to get up and go to work every day.



 

I have worked in Sciensus for 10 months now, starting initially in an interim role that was fortunately made permanent and thoroughly enjoy the work that I do and being a member of a great Team. My workload is varied and the nature of my role involves liaising with several colleagues in different parts of the business. My experience of working with all members of staff in the business to date has been very positive and I have found both the Executive and Leadership Teams to be very supportive, providing the encouragement for me to develop my skills, giving me the opportunity to work in different areas of the business and develop my relationships with both internal colleagues and external customers. Colleagues have taken the time and effort to support me with queries raised, helping to develop my knowledge and understanding of the business, especially when first starting my role. The Sciensus culture is very positive, and all colleagues are encouraged to work with the Sciensus values in mind, being passionate and ambitious, and working as part of a wider team. All colleagues are also encouraged to develop their skills and Sciensus invests in training for its colleague’s personal development. Sciensus has an ESG strategy, and has introduced initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint, which is great to see. It supports local charities, encouraging all employees to get involved and engages in several activities focusing on its employee’s wellbeing as well as having a great intranet site ensuring access to this useful information is available to all. Every day is different but the most enjoyable part of the role for me is having the opportunity to work and collaborate with other  colleagues in the business on a wide range of legal matters and working as part of a great team. Sciensus also has a flexible hybrid working approach which is also very important to me.

A typical day at work involves working with leaders across the business and SMEs in my team to deliver operational excellence and drive value, inclusion and fairness through the people agenda. I enjoy working with exceptional, forward thinking leaders who genuinely care about their people and the patients and customers that we serve. I have access to all of the resources I need and I'm supported with my development and career progression. 

Most leaders tend to have a coaching approach and promote openness, autonomy, learning and continuous improvement. Leaders are supported heavily in their development. 

Communication has improved over the years and the company's identity, vision and strategic road map are cascaded much more clearly. The culture is people focussed and wellbeing is genuinely cared about which is evidenced in communication, initiatives and benefits. Leaders have high standards and expect the best service delivery from their teams.

The hardest part of the job is not always having the opportunity to resolve issues immediately due to usual business constraints e.g. resource and capacity however the company is creative in looking at alternative and interim solutions.

I thoroughly enjoy working with the teams I'm privileged to work with, to learn so many different things every day and to contribute to the continued success of the company. 

A Typical Day at Work:
My day usually involves collaborating with different teams across the group. I also spend time analyzing variances, preparing management reports, and supporting strategic decisions. There’s a balance between routine tasks and problem-solving for complex accounting issues.
What I Believe I Learned:
This role has taught me advanced technical accounting skills, leadership, and how to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. I’ve also gained a deeper understanding of group structures, intercompany transactions, and the importance of clear communication in a multinational environment.
Management:
Management is supportive and encourages professional growth. There’s a strong emphasis on accountability and delivering high-quality work, while also providing guidance when needed.
Workplace Culture:
The culture is collaborative and fast-paced. Teamwork is highly valued, and there’s a sense of shared responsibility for achieving financial accuracy and transparency. Continuous improvement and innovation are encouraged.
The Hardest Part of the Job:
Managing deadlines during month-end and year-end close can be challenging, especially when coordinating across multiple entities. It requires strong organizational skills and resilience.
The Most Enjoyable Part of the Job:
The most rewarding aspect is seeing the impact of accurate reporting on strategic decisions and business growth. I also enjoy mentoring team members and implementing process improvements that make a real difference.

I started as a Temp through agency and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. 120 call target is well achievable (15 calls ph) along with other targets such as raised order, 241's, all day time deliveries etc...
Liaising with hospitals and pharmacists with queries, which are always quickly resolved, reporting concerns/events such as reactions to medications and not taking due to illness for example. Large kitchen facility with fridges, microwaves a freezer and all the basics including vending machines and free hot drinks machine. I couldn't have asked for better team leaders and trainers, they managed to get us all up and running on calls within a week, as everything is so easy to pick up as you go along. Sometimes you get a difficult customer who is hostile, agitated, not compliant, however this is the same with most jobs so once the call is over and you have sorted out the issue its forgotten about. Very genuine people and personalities sand I like to think I have made some long tome friends along the way. Frequent dress down days. Twice daily hot and cold food van. Sometimes you can chip in to deliver food.

A typical day at work usually involves waiting for your medication delivery which is often late, sometimes with no update on times. Then you attend to your patients, some days it can be difficult to plan days as the times you scheduled to see patients are unrealistic. After your long day with usually no break time you can return home and begin your admin. This can usually take some time, usually 1-2hrs although management only allocate us 30mins for this so it goes into your personal time. 
Management always seems to be changing.
Rarely get to see colleagues, only ever get to see them at team meetings which should be monthly but usually isn't the case.
Oncall can be very long and management will expect you to work on top of this on weekends if someone is sick or there isn't enough staff. Weekend work is usually once a month. Work usually goes into your personal time. Journey times can be very long, doing 100-200 miles a day. As you are expected to call patients the night before you see them which can mean you are hanging around your phone all evening waiting for a patient to get back to you, this also makes it very difficult if you are on annual leave.
Enjoyable if you have continuity with your patients which isn't always the case. Patient facing time is average.

Cons 
Average 200 miles per day driving, lots of time stuck in traffic, nowhere to go to the loo. 
- Can be lonely as a lone worker
- Expected to work weekend on call in addition to normal hours, meaning working a 7 day week/working 12-13 days in a row. 
-not much career growth for nurses 
-constant uncovered and cancelled patient visits and being asked to work extra quite stressful and demoralising. 
-company culture: Upper management do not listen to nurses concerns, same concerns raised repeatedly and seemingly nothing done. 
-management continued to take new patient referrals when there are not enough staff to safely and reliably look after existing patients. 
-Poor communication between departments and between the company and patients. No transparency in communication with patients. 
-1 hour a day nurse wages docked for “commuting” although we are “field based” and wfh sometimes. 
- most nurses often ran over contracted hours or didn’t get a break daily, not given time back. 
- hard to get hold of management and colleagues in other departments 

Pros
-weekend on call only once a month average
-company car and fuel card
- Excellent training package
-patients are nice 
- Good pay, band 6 equivalent for chemo trained nurses 
-the actual job is pretty laid back, pottering about seeing patients at home. 

Where do I start? In the interview process you are fed lies, you tell them what holidays you have and they don’t even bother putting them in the system. Then you have to fight for your holidays. Management are shocking!! It’s if your face fits. If they don’t like you they look for anyway to get rid of you. I was only there for a short time but I’ve had friends that have been called up after they have finished a days work by agency saying not to bother going back in the morning because it was not working for there manager. You are just a bum on a seat for this company. Management sit around doing Bob all everyday and when you need help they pretend they are busy. Throughout the COVID they made you work from home even though you did not want to, for me I’t did bad things for my metal health and after having discussions with my manager they did not care about my mental well-being  horrible place to work and little pay. You get abuse from patients and you have to take it even when they are F img and blinding at you! Ridiculous place to work and yeah just like a play ground with the little groups that talk bad about you and report you to managers for not knowing what to do when they could help and tell you how to do things so you never get to learn.

My duties on a every day basis was to supervise the day to day running of the Warehouse pickers, Goods In and dispatch operation.

I was responsible for ensuring that staff fully understood there daily duties and ensuring that minimal errors were made by reviewing processes and procedures. Also i was responsible for updating our daily,weekly and monthly KPI's and report these to the Warehouse Manager. Also for arranging and overseeing weekly stock checks on our products.

As a team of 28 I had 3 supervisors who would lead the Warehouse picking, Goods in and Dispatch operation. These supervisors would report in to me on a daily basis to provide regular updates on how well the day was going and make me aware of any potential problem areas.

The hardest part of my job was incorporating new contracts and their products due to the lack of space within our warehouse. So frequent reviews of our products and locations were needed to establish new locations for products.

The most enjoyable part of my job was getting the team involvement to achieve our daily targets in a very fast paced and demanding environment.

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