Band 5 Staff Nurse - Oncology Inpatients

The Methodist Church in Britain; West End; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Private medical cover

Pension with matched contributions

Employee assistance programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Cycle to work

Subsidised staff restaurant

Recognition programmes

Job summary

The London Clinic in London is seeking a permanent Band 5 staff nurse for the oncology inpatients team. The role covers adults along the cancer pathway, from active treatment to end of life care. It is a 37.5-hour week with rotating days, nights and weekends.

Current NMC registration as an adult nurse is required. Applicants with post-registration oncology experience or acute medical ward experience with an interest in oncology and willingness to undertake specialist training are encouraged to

Qualifications

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate personalised care for adults with cancer.
• Support patients undergoing chemotherapy and systemic therapies.
• Monitor symptoms and manage treatment side effects.
• Recognise deterioration and escalate concerns promptly.
• Provide compassionate end of life care and support families.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate personalised care that meets physical and emotional needs.
• Support patients receiving chemotherapy and other systemic anti-cancer therapies.
• Monitor and manage symptoms and treatment side effects.
• Recognise deterioration and oncology emergencies, escalating when needed.
• Provide compassionate end of life care, maintaining dignity and comfort.

Skills

Oncology nursing

NMC registration

IV skills

Communication skills

Care planning

Education

NMC registered adult nurse

Job description

A permanent Band 5 staff nurse post on the oncology inpatients team at The London Clinic, based in its dedicated cancer centre. The work covers adults across the cancer pathway, from active treatment and symptom control to end of life care. It is open to oncology nurses and to acute medical nurses wanting to move into cancer care, on 37.5 hours a week over rotating days, nights and weekends. Current NMC registration as an adult nurse is required.

What the job involves

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate personalised care that meets physical and emotional needs
• Support patients receiving chemotherapy and other systemic anti-cancer therapies, within competencies and under SACT-trained supervision where required
• Monitor and manage symptoms and treatment side effects, including pain, fatigue, nausea and anxiety
• Recognise deterioration and oncology emergencies, responding promptly and escalating concerns
• Provide compassionate end of life care, maintaining dignity and comfort and supporting families
• Coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team and keep communication clear
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention, especially for immunocompromised patients
• Contribute to a learning environment by sharing knowledge and supporting students and colleagues

What's required

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration as an adult nurse

Experience

• Post registration oncology experience, including caring for patients undergoing cancer treatment
• Alternatively, acute medical ward experience with a clear interest in oncology and willingness to undertake specialist training

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of the physical and emotional impact of cancer and its treatment on patients and families
• Assessing patients, prioritising care and recognising changes in their condition
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships
• IV skills, including peripheral and central venous access devices, or willingness to develop the competencies

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, which successful applicants may be required to undergo

Other

• Commitment to safe, evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development

Nice to have

• Experience in SACT or palliative care

What's offered

• Life insurance at four times salary, full or part time
• Private medical cover after probation through the employee medical scheme
• Pension with matched contributions
• Employee assistance programme with counselling
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Cycle to work and electric car schemes
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• Recognition programmes