Staff Nurse -Cancer Day Care

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Westminster is seeking a nurse with specialist haematology/oncology experience. Responsibilities include administering chemotherapy, performing IV procedures, and supporting patients undergoing complex therapies. The ideal candidate will have significant education in cancer nursing and must demonstrate proficiency in patient education and IV administration. The role offers excellent professional development and is based in a supportive environment known for its strong team ethos.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Interest-free season ticket loan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Access to arts and heritage wellbeing programmes

Recognitions through Celebrating Excellence Awards

Qualifications

• Specialist haemato-oncology experience is required.
• Must have a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 including haematology/cancer nursing.
• Competent in blood products and IV administration.

Responsibilities

• Administer chemotherapy to patients.
• Perform intravenous administration including blood transfusions.
• Carry out cannulation and venepuncture.

Skills

Chemotherapy administration

Patient education

IV administration

Cannulation

Venepuncture

Education

Level 3 credits in haematology/cancer nursing education

Job description

Daycare 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.

Candidate Requirements

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer chemotherapy and provide patient education.
• Perform IV administration, including blood product transfusions.
• Carry out cannulation and venepuncture procedures.
• Support haemoglobinopathy and haematology patients.
• Assist in high dose chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant day‑case care.
• Work across the 4 main areas of the Daycare.

About UCLH

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

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.

Benefits and Culture

• UCLH is the top trust to work at in England, ranked highest in the NHS staff survey for the third year in a row.
• Flexible working policy is available from the start of employment.
• Strong “One Team” ethos with core values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improvement.
• Commitment to equality of opportunity, with a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Highly skilled environment with regular professional and personal development opportunities.
• Permanent staff receive an interest‑free season ticket loan, free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site accommodation and access to arts and heritage wellbeing programmes.
• Employees are recognised through annual Celebrating Excellence Awards funded by UCLH Charity.

Equal Opportunity

Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures and perspectives to support our world‑class research, innovation and creativity.