Band 6 Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - Oncology

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in London is seeking a Band 6 Junior Sister / Charge Nurse to join their Oncology ward team. You will support the management of the ward, ensure quality care delivery, and have the opportunity to further develop your oncology skills. Required qualifications include a degree level education and significant experience in oncology nursing. Competitive salary and continuous professional development offered.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Evidence of level 5 or 6 study within oncology.
• Mentorship or equivalent experience with students.
• Knowledge of cytotoxic chemotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Support the ward manager to lead the team.
• Ensure the delivery of high quality care and safety.
• Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective communication

Oncology experience

Problem-solving

Ability to manage acutely ill patients

Chemotherapy trained

Education

Degree level education

Evidence of level 5 or 6 study within oncology

Mentorship or equivalent experience

Job description

Band 6 Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - Oncology

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated nurse to come and join our Oncology ward team. 11 East ward cares for patients with range of cancers, including neuro-endocrine, who are receiving radioactive isotopes, SACT, symptom management and supportive therapies and end of life care.

Main duties of the job

You will support the ward manager to lead the team, manage the budget, motivate staff, problem solve, role model and implement change as necessary. You will ensure the delivery of high quality care and safety and it is preferred that you have the competence for administering cytotoxic chemotherapy or be willing to undergo training to be competent with SACT in 6 months.

About us

We have an enthusiastic and dedicated team in place and need an experienced cancer nurse to help the continued development of our service.

Job responsibilities

The ability to communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team is essential. Cancer experience is essential, it is preferred that you have the ENB 998 or mentor-ship course and ideally you will be educated to degree level or working towards it. You will be supported in this post by the Ward sister, CPE, Team and Matron for specialist services.In return we will offer you excellent learning and developmental opportunities, we will support your personal growth through regular personal development planning and our educational strategy.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications

• Evidence of level 5 or 6 study within oncology
• Mentorship or equivalent experience with students
• Educated to degree level
• Knowledge of cytotoxic chemotherapy

Experience

• Significant experience of oncology nursing
• Experience of working with palliative care patients
• Experience of working with radiotherapy patients
• Ability to manage acutely ill patients
• Ability to negotiate and proven communication skills
• Knowledge of current advances in cancer management
• Chemotherapy trained
• Knowledge of research and audit methodology to degree level

Personal Qualities

• Able to problem solve and prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• Able to develop collaborative working relationships with different teams
• Ability to work under pressure

Other

• Flexible to meet the needs of the service
• Evidence of proven, on-going professional development
• Demonstrates commitment to ensure highest standard of care is given
• Knowledge of skill mix and rostering

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£46,419 to £55,046 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS