Senior Staff Nurse

University College London Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution is seeking a motivated Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse for its teenage cancer unit, providing care for young patients aged 13-19 years old. Ideal candidates will have experience as a Band 5 or 6 nurse with haematology/oncology experience and demonstrate strong leadership, organisational skills, and proficiency in chemotherapy administration. Contribute to a supportive environment while adhering to the highest clinical standards to ensure the safety and well-being of young patients.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in this specialty.
• Demonstrates evidence of professional development.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of clinical work.
• Administer medicines as per prescription.
• Responsible for the safe custody of medication.
• Help manage staffing across your own ward.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance framework.

Skills

Chemotherapy administration

IV administration skills

Effective communication

Education

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

Accredited mentorship course

Relevant accredited clinical course (oncology/haematology)

Job description

Job Overview

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 and 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 to 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.
• Administer medicines (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 and the division, offering support as needed.
• Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, motivating colleagues, championing service user safety and dignity, and driving continuous improvement.
• Work with (and educate) more junior members of the team and student nurses to promote excellent standards of practice.

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 across eight sites.

• University College Hospital (including 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

Person Specification

Personal and People Development

• Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains an 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.

Applicant Requirements

• You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
• This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.