Senior Staff Nurse

UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust); London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse in a specialized teenage cancer unit. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide compassionate care for young patients aged 13-19, undergoing treatments like chemotherapy and bone marrow transplants. You'll be part of a dedicated team, ensuring a supportive environment while developing your skills in oncology. With a commitment to excellence in patient care and professional development, this position allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people facing cancer. Be part of a collaborative team that values safety, kindness, and teamwork in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced band 5 or band 6 nurse with haematology/oncology experience.
• Demonstrate leadership and organizational skills for efficient care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards in clinical work and administer medications as per protocols.
• Manage staffing and ensure compliance with clinical governance framework.

Skills

Chemotherapy Administration

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

IV Administration Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

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

Accredited mentorship course

Relevant accredited clinical course (oncology/haematology)

BSc or working towards

Job description

Current Vacancies

Site: University College London Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £44,806 - £53,134 Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 26/02/2025 23:59

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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 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

1. Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures, including administering medications (including chemotherapy) as per prescription and protocols.
2. Responsible for the safe custody of medication, including checking and administration.
3. Help manage staffing across your own ward but also the division and offer support as and when needed.
4. Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework; you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity, and drive continuous improvement.
5. Work with (and educate) more junior members of the team (as well as 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 to people from the local area, throughout the United Kingdom, and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

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.

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.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs; we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

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.