Senior Staff Nurse

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking a Band 6 nurse to join the Teenage Cancer Trust Unit, caring for patients aged 13-20. The role involves supporting treatments such as chemotherapy and bone marrow transplantation while being part of a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be registered nurses with at least two years of relevant experience. This position offers training to facilitate promotion to Band 6.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in cancer care specialty.
• Proficient in chemotherapy administration.
• Demonstrates understanding of clinical governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to safe, efficient delivery of care for young people.
• Coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Support treatments including chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Skills

Chemotherapy administration

Advanced IV administration skills

Effective communication

Education

BSc or working towards

Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section

Accredited mentorship course

Relevant accredited clinical course (oncology/haematology)

Job description

Overview

This Band 6 nurse training post (adult or paediatric registrant) is for our Teenage Cancer Trust Unit, caring for young people aged 13–20 years. We are offering a Band 6 training post that supports you to progress from a Band 5 nurse with at least two years haematology/oncology experience. The 6-month ward placement as a Band 5 nurse will help you gain confidence and achieve the required competencies; if objectives are met within 6 months, you will be offered the Band 6 post with no need to interview again. You will care for patients undergoing treatments including bone marrow transplant, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, within a multidisciplinary team.

About us

UCLH is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, providing academically-led acute and specialist services across eight sites. The Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) service focuses on treating the whole young person, not just the cancer, with a dedicated team and state-of-the-art, age-appropriate facilities.

Responsibilities

Main duties include contributing to the safe, efficient delivery of care for young people with cancer and haematology-related conditions, coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team, and supporting a range of treatments including chemotherapy, bone marrow transplantation and radiotherapy.

Person specification

Knowledge and qualifications

• Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
• Accredited mentorship course or willing to undertake
• Relevant accredited clinical course (oncology/haematology 30 credits OR equivalent)
• BSc or working towards

Desirable

• NVQ assessor

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years' experience in this specialty
• Proficient in chemotherapy administration and advanced IV administration skills or working towards
• Completion of chemotherapy workbooks 1 and 2

Communication

Essential

• Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats

Quality

Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of principles of clinical governance, e.g. risk management, audit and quality

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated portfolio and is able to lead staff reviews and appraisals
• Demonstrates awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator
• Demonstrates an understanding of professional boundaries with colleagues, patients and their families, recognising the complexities of caring for teenagers and young adults with cancer

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UCLH, 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU