Senior Staff Nurse

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Staff Nurse to join their teenage cancer unit. The role involves caring for young patients aged 13-19, administering treatments, and coordinating the delivery of care. Candidates must have relevant nursing experience and skills in haematology/oncology, with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in this specialty.
• Proficient in chemotherapy administration and advanced IV skills.
• Effective verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures.
• Responsible for the safe custody of medication, including checking and administration.
• Help manage staffing across your ward and the division.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical Governance Understanding

Education

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

BSc or working towards it

Accredited mentorship course

Relevant accredited clinical course (oncology/haematology)

Job description

Go back University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Staff Nurse

The closing date is 21 May 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 treatments including bone marrow transplant, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.

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

Our unit is committed to caring for young people during a difficult time in their lives; we work closely with the Teenage Cancer Trust to ensure we treat the young person, not just the cancer. The unit has dedicated nurses who aim to create a pleasant environment.

Main duties of the job

1. Maintain high standards of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures, including administering medications (including chemotherapy) as per prescriptions and protocols.
2. Responsible for the safe custody of medication, including checking and administration.
3. Help manage staffing across your ward and the division, offering support as needed.
4. Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity, and drive continuous improvement.
5. Work with and educate junior team members and 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 local, national, and international patients. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We operate across eight sites, including:

• University College Hospital (including 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 diagnosing and treating complex illnesses, with specialties in women's health, cancer, infection, neurology, gastrointestinal, and oral diseases. Our support services include critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability, aiming to become a carbon net zero health service by 2031 for direct emissions and 2040 for indirect emissions.

Job responsibilities

For detailed person specifications and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Join the best NHS trust in England to work for, as recognized by staff surveys. UCLH has consistently been rated highly as a place to work.

We support flexible working arrangements. For more information, visit: Flexible working.

Discover why UCLH is a great place to work: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Quality

• Understanding of clinical governance principles, including risk management, audit, and quality improvement.

Personal and People Development

• Evidence of professional development aligned with KSF, maintaining an updated portfolio, and experience in staff reviews and appraisals.
• Awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator.
• Understanding of professional boundaries with colleagues, patients, and families, especially 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 willingness to undertake.
• Relevant accredited clinical course (oncology/haematology 30 credits or equivalent).
• BSc or working towards it.
• NVQ assessor.

Experience

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

Communication

• Effective verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £44,806 to £53,134 per annum, inclusive of HCAS