Senior Staff Nurse- Teenage&Young Adult Daycare & Ambulatory Care Unit

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in London is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Nurse to join the Teenage and Young Adult Daycare and Ambulatory Care Unit. Candidates must have at least 2 years of oncology experience and be proficient in chemotherapy administration. This full-time position offers extensive professional development opportunities in an encouraging and supportive environment.

Benefits

Excellent career development opportunities

Supportive management team

Dedicated Clinical Practice Facilitators

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in oncology/haematology.
• Proficient in administration of systemic anti-cancer therapies.
• Flexible approach to shift patterns/weekend working.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver systemic anti-cancer therapy to patients.
• Provide supportive care in outpatient and ambulatory settings.
• Ensure age-appropriate care for teenagers and young adults.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

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

Accredited mentorship course

Relevant accredited clinical course (oncology/haematology)

Job description

Overview

Go back University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Staff Nurse- Teenage & Young Adult Daycare & Ambulatory Care Unit

The closing date is 02 October 2025

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our team in the Teenage and Young Adult Daycare and Ambulatory Care Unit.

You must be a band 6 nurse (paediatric or adult) with at least 2 years of oncology experience. You must also be proficient in chemotherapy administration. You will have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in caring for teenagers and young adults with a wide range of oncology and haematology conditions in a day care and ambulatory care setting.

Working within this very rewarding environment will enhance your own professional development and at UCLH we are committed to providing education opportunities for nurses at every level. As well as first-class facilities, you\'ll benefit from the support of a visible management team and a dedicated team of Clinical Practice Facilitators, excellent career and educational development opportunities and study leave.

Main duties of the job

The unit is made up of Ambulatory care, Daycare chemotherapy, supportive care and twice weekly sedated intrathecal lists.

The successful candidate will; work across all units assessing patients for and delivery systemic anti-cancer therapy, providing supportive care in both outpatient and ambulatory settings and provide holistic patient centred care.

You will be required to demonstrate experience and skills in this area and have leadership, development and organisation skills to co-ordinate safe efficient delivery of care to this patient group. You will also be required to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of delivering care to this patient group in an age appropriate setting and have a desire to work with teenagers and young adults.

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 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 Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

University College Hospitals 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.

Job 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.

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.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

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)

Experience

• At least 2 years\' experience in this specialty
• Proficient in administration of systemic anti cancer therapies
• Proficient in advanced IV administration skills or working towards.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of experience of managing ward/department in the absence of senior nursing staff
• Experience of participating in the appraisals of junior members of the team

Communication

• Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats

Personal and People Development

• Demonstrates evidence of professional development, maintains updated portfolio
• Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
• 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

Infection prevention and control

• Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
• Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
• Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
• Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.

Specific Requirements

• Flexible approach to shift patterns/weekend working
• Demonstrates commitment to the care of teenagers and young adults with cancer

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College Hospital (UCH) Macmillan Cancer Centre

Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 a year inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-6838

Job locations

University College Hospital (UCH) Macmillan Cancer Centre