Senior Staff Nurse -Cancer Day Care

University College London Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Greater London is looking for a Haematology/Oncology Nurse with expertise in chemotherapy and patient care. The role involves administering chemotherapy, educating patients, and developing skills across diverse areas within a supportive daycare unit. Candidates must register as a nurse, have relevant haemato-oncology experience, and demonstrate effective communication skills. The position offers professional development opportunities and an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Interest-free season ticket loan

Access to staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

On-site accommodation

Qualifications

• Must have haemato-oncology experience.
• Competency in cannulation and venepuncture required.
• Demonstrates professional development.

Responsibilities

• Administer chemotherapy and provide patient education.
• Develop skills in the 4 main areas of the cancer daycare unit.
• Communicate effectively with patients and act as a patient advocate.

Skills

Chemotherapy competence

Advanced IV administration skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Patient education

Ability to act as a patient advocate

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult)

Minimum 45 credits at Level 3 or equivalent

Teaching qualification or equivalent

Currently studying for a degree or equivalent

Tools

Computer literacy

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Job overview

These are exciting times for the progressive, rapidly expanding Haematology/Oncology Daycare at UCH. We provide highly specialised care for a wide variety of patient groups within haematology and oncology, between 8am and 8pm Monday to Saturday. Staff in this friendly and supportive team develop a range of advanced skills and knowledge by rotating between the 4 main areas of Daycare. Our Supportive care provides holistic care for haemoglobinopathy patients as well as follow-up and treatments for patients who have undergone high dose chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant. We have a busy and varied chemotherapy suite; and a highly respected Apheresis service which includes the peripheral blood stem cell harvest programme, and therapeutic plasma exchange. We have received a great deal of positive publicity for our Ambulatory Care project, where patients undergo high dose chemotherapy and bone marrow transplants as a day‑case while staying in a nearby hotel. The Haematology/Oncology Unit as a whole is a sociable, fast moving and progressive area which actively supports nurse‑led activities and research and offers excellent opportunities for professional and personal development.

Main duties of the job

The candidate is required to have existing specialist haemato‑oncology experience to meet the requirements of the position at entry (foundation) level with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 or equivalent (30 of which must be haematology / cancer nursing education), who is competent in chemotherapy administration and patient education. They must possess knowledge and skills in all areas of IV administration (including blood products) and be competent in Cannulation and Venepuncture. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to further develop their competencies within Haemato‑Oncology by working in the 4 main areas of our large cancer daycare unit.

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.

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.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff - To find out more, visit: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/

Person specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse (Adult)
• Minimum 45 credits at Level 3 or equivalent (30 of which must be haematology / cancer nursing education) or equivalent experience in the specialty
• Teaching qualification or equivalent
• Studying towards a degree or willing to undertake

Desirable criteria

• Attained a Bachelor or Masters Degree

Experience

Essential criteria

• Proven clinical experience at Band 5 (or equivalent) with relevant haemato‑oncology experience

Patient Care

Essential criteria

• Chemotherapy competent, advanced IV administration skills
• Able to act as a patient educator

Communication & Customer Care

Essential criteria

• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Able to act as a patient advocate

Personal & people development (KSF)

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates evidence of professional development
• Demonstrates evidence of being able to educate others within the specialty
• Experience of facilitating practice and acting as a mentor

Quality and service improvement (KSF)

Essential criteria

• Develops commitment to research and evidence based practice
• Demonstrates understanding of audit and quality issues
• Demonstrates ability to participate in risk management
• Demonstrates ability to innovate / change practice to maximise patient care (appropriate to grade)

Information processing (IT skills)

Essential criteria

• Computer literacy

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.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on‑site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

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.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 672.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)