Senior Staff Nurse

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking a qualified Senior Staff Nurse to join their teenage cancer unit. The role requires an experienced nurse with at least two years in the specialty and proficiency in chemotherapy administration. This position will involve high standards of clinical care, teamwork, and effective communication to support young patients undergoing complex treatments. The trust is known for its excellent working environment and commitment to staff development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive work environment

Commitment to staff training and development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer medications including chemotherapy as per prescription.
• Maintain high standards of clinical work carrying out nursing procedures.
• Help manage staffing and coordinate safe delivery of care to patients.

Skills

Chemotherapy administration

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register

Accredited mentorship course or willing to undertake

Relevant accredited clinical course (oncology/haematology)

BSc or working towards

Job description

Senior Staff Nurse

The closing date is 18 December 2025

Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse (adult or paediatric registrant). We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our teenage cancer unit, caring for young people aged 13‑19 years old.

You must be an experienced band 5 or band 6 nurse (paediatric or adult) with haematology/oncology experience. You will have the opportunity to share and develop knowledge and skills in caring for a range of solid tumours and haematology cancers. You will care for patients undergoing a range of treatments including bone marrow transplant, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

You will be required to demonstrate experience and skills in this area and have leadership, development and organisation skills in order to coordinate safe efficient delivery of care to this patient group.

Our unit is committed to the care of young people going through a difficult time in their lives; we work closely with the Teenage Cancer Trust ensuring we treat the young person and not just the cancer. The unit has a group of dedicated nurses who aim to make the unit a pleasant environment.

Main duties of the job

Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures. Administering medicartions (including chemotherapy) as per prescription and protocols.

Responsible for the safe custody of medication, including checking and administration.

Help manage staffing across your own ward but also the division and offer support as and when needed.

Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.

Work with (and educate) more junior members of the team (as well as student nurses) to promote excellent standards of practice.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

*UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Personal and People Development

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

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

Skills and abilities

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

Communication

• Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats

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.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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