Senior Staff Nurse

University College London Hospitals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Interest-free season ticket loan

Staff support services

Retail discounts

Staff discount platform

Cycle to work scheme

On-site accommodation

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse to join the teenage cancer unit, caring for young people aged 13–19. The role requires experience in haematology/oncology and leadership to coordinate care across the ward and division.

You will administer chemotherapy and IV therapies, mentor junior staff, and ensure high standards of clinical governance within a supportive team.

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of clinical work and nursing procedures.
• Administer medications, including chemotherapy, per prescription and protocols.
• Ensure safe custody of medication and correct administration.
• Help manage staffing and coordinate safe, efficient delivery of care.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote patient safety and dignity.

Skills

Chemotherapy administration

Advanced IV administration

Two years experience in oncology/haem/

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse Part 1/2 or relevant section

Accredited mentorship course

Oncology/haematology clinical course (30 credits)

BSc or working towards

Job description

Main area Children & Young Peoples Cancer Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover until 14/11/2027) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 309-UCLH-8390271-A

Site University College London Hospitals Town London Salary £47,951 - £56,863 Per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 23:59

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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, you will 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 practise.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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.

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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

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

Personal and People Development

• Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated portfolio and is able to lead staff reviews and appraisals
• 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

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

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