Senior Acute Oncology Nurse – OSDEC & ED Care Lead

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford is seeking an Acute Oncology Sister/Charge Nurse to lead the Oncology Same Day Emergency Care (OSDEC) unit and deliver high-quality emergency cancer care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will triage referrals, admit patients, manage investigations and administer treatments, while coordinating with ED, chemotherapy day unit, radiotherapy and outpatient clinics.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to work independently and proactively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring holistic support for patients and carers.
• A keen interest in developing and improving Acute Oncology Services.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide timely, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the Oncology Same Day Emergency Care (OSDEC) Unit, triaging referrals, admitting patients, and organising investigations
• Assessing patients and providing specialist oncology nursing care, including managing treatment complications, administering medication and fluids, and performing nursing procedures
• Triaging oncology and hematology patients through the Oncology Treatment Hotline, ensuring timely advice and intervention
• Working closely with the Emergency Department, Chemotherapy Day Unit, Radiotherapy, St. Luke's Outpatient Clinic, and inpatient wards to ensure smooth patient flow and high-quality care
• Leading service improvements, participating in audits, research, and education, and ensuring adherence to national guidelines and Cancer Alliance protocols.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment skills

Excellent communication and Interper.,

Multidisciplinary team working

Proactive and independent working

Job description

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford is seeking an Acute Oncology Sister/Charge Nurse to lead the Oncology Same Day Emergency Care (OSDEC) unit and deliver high-quality emergency cancer care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will triage referrals, admit patients, manage investigations and administer treatments, while coordinating with ED, chemotherapy day unit, radiotherapy and outpatient clinics.