Senior Staff Nurse

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse for their teenage cancer unit. This role offers the chance to provide compassionate care to young patients aged 13-19, focusing on their holistic well-being during challenging times. You will work with a committed team to deliver high-quality treatments, including chemotherapy and bone marrow transplants, while also mentoring junior staff. Join a forward-thinking organization that values sustainability and aims to provide world-class patient care and research.

Qualifications

• Experience as a band 5 or band 6 nurse with haematology/oncology experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of clinical practice and administer medications safely.
• Manage staffing and support junior team members.

Skills

Haematology experience

Oncology experience

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Patient care

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult or Paediatric)

Job description

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, 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 a dedicated team of nurses who aim to make the environment pleasant.

Responsibilities include maintaining high standards of clinical practice, administering medications (including chemotherapy) as per prescription and protocols, and ensuring the safe custody of medications through checking and administration.

You will help manage staffing on your ward and division, providing support as needed.

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

Work with and educate junior team members and student nurses to promote excellent standards of practice.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a 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.

Our services span eight sites, including:

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

We specialise in complex illnesses, including women’s health, cancer, infections, neurology, gastrointestinal, and oral diseases. Our support services include critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.

UCLH is committed to sustainability, aiming to become a carbon net-zero health service. Our targets are net zero for direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Tacy Clarke
Job title: Ward Sister
Email: [e-mail]