Nurse for Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy - Oncology & Palliative Care

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking an experienced Oncology Chemotherapy Nurse to join their systemic anti-cancer treatment service. The ideal candidate will possess excellent decision-making and communication skills, contributing to patient care and service development. This role involves working closely with patients and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe, high-quality care. The position offers opportunities for career development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Optional membership options for onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Registered nurse level 1 required for a specialized role.
• Relevant experience in oncology nursing is essential.
• Commitment to completing a Degree/BSc in Nursing is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise in Chemotherapy/SACT Nursing.
• Develop an equitable, standardised, high-quality service.
• Contribute to education programmes in Chemotherapy/SACT Nursing.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

High-level decision-making skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to influence change

In-depth knowledge of oncology nursing

Education

Registered nurse level 1

Degree/BSc in Nursing (willing to attain)

Relevant specialist course in oncology nursing

SACT Course level 6/7 or equivalent

Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Advanced communication skills course

Job description

Nurse for Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy - Oncology & Palliative Care

Are you an experienced Oncology Chemotherapy Nurse with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and looking for a new challenge?

An opportunity has arisen within our nurse-led systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT) service for an experienced chemotherapy nurse to join us. This post is ideal for a nurse with experience in the administration of SACT who is keen to learn and explore a role as a SACT nurse practitioner.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced SACT nurse practitioners to develop skills in assessing patients' fitness for SACT.

We are looking for a committed professional to join our SACT nurse-led service team and contribute to the delivery of safe, compassionate, highest-quality care to patients on treatment.

Main duties of the job

• As a SACT Nurse Practitioner, the post holder will be expected to provide clinical expert within Cancer / Chemotherapy / SACT Nursing.
• Contribute to continually improving the patient experience by looking after a non-complex patient on SACT.
• To work under the supervision of clinical practitioners, providing nursing assessments, care, and interventions to facilitate high-quality, individualised care to patients.
• Contribute to developing an equitable, standardised, high-quality Chemotherapy / SACT service.
• Provide specialist Cancer / Chemotherapy / SACT advice both within and outside.
• Contribute to education programmes relating to Chemotherapy / SACT Nursing within and outside of the Trust.
• Work within the Chemotherapy Day Care Unit, inpatient, and assessment units at Charing Cross Hospital

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

• Registered nurse level 1
• Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience in oncology nursing
• SACT Course level 6/7 or equivalent
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
• Advanced communication skills course
• Has attained or is willing to work towards Degree/Bsc in Nursing.

Experience

• Substantial post registration experience at band 6, experience in chemotherapy/ SACT

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

• Ability to work independently and demonstrate high-level decisionmaking skills in clinical practice
• In depth knowledge of area of practice and demonstrates use of evidence-based practice
• Able to demonstrate advanced communication and teaching/assessing skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to influence change

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.