Band 5 Staff Nurse SACT Units

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the Haematology/Oncology Day Unit at Chase Farm Hospital in London. This busy outpatient setting delivers Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) to patients with haematological and oncological conditions.

You will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care, administer SACT and supportive treatments, undertake venepuncture and cannulation, and work with the MDT to ensure safe, compassionate cancer care and

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration and Band 5 experience.
• Competency assessment and appropriate training for SACT delivery.
• Excellent communication, patient safety focus, compassionate cancer care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care to patients attending the Haematology/Oncology Day Unit.
• Administer Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and supportive treatments.
• Undertake venepuncture and cannulation; manage central venous access devices.
• Monitor patients during treatment and address complications.
• Maintain accurate electronic patient records.
• Support junior staff and collaborate with MDT to ensure positive outcomes.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Band 5

Communication skills

Patient safety

Education

Nursing qualification (RN)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the Haematology/Oncology Day Unit at Chase Farm Hospital. The unit provides specialist care and Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) to patients with haematological and oncological conditions in a busy outpatient setting comprising 16 treatment chairs and 2 side rooms. The successful candidate will work as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients receiving a range of cancer treatments.

The post holder will be responsible for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating patient care, administering SACT and supportive treatments following appropriate training and competency assessment, and contributing to the smooth daily operation of the unit. They will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a commitment to patient safety, and a passion for delivering outstanding cancer care.

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients attending the Haematology/Oncology Day Unit.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care for patients undergoing cancer treatments.
• Administer Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT), blood products and supportive treatments in accordance with Trust policies and national guidance following competency assessment.
• Undertake venepuncture, cannulation and management of central venous access devices.
• Monitor patients during treatment, recognising and responding promptly to complications and treatment-related toxicities.
• Provide holistic support, education and advice to patients and their families throughout their treatment journey.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous electronic patient records.
• Participate in patient safety initiatives, audits, quality improvement projects and service development activities.
• Support junior staff, students and healthcare support workers through teaching, supervision and role modelling.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, clinical nurse specialists, pharmacy teams, allied health professionals and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
• Contribute to the effective day-to-day running of the 16-chair day unit and 2 side-room treatment area.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.