Senior Staff Nurse - Oncology Outpatient Clinics

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 RN to join our Oncology Outpatient Clinics based at Charing Cross Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital.

The Oncology Outpatient Clinics see a wide variety of patients with different types of cancer, including gastrointestinal (upper and lower), breast, hepato-pancreatico-biliary, endocrine, gynaecological, lung, brain tumours and urological malignancies.

You will be responsible for working in the Oncology Outpatients Clinics within the Trust, ensuring the patients receive excellent care, undertake specialist nursing procedures and act as the patient’s advocate using advanced communication skills.

The role includes managing the smooth running of the clinics – including supporting with post-surgery wound care and administration of hormone injections. Plus working in the phlebotomy room – including venepuncture, cannulation and CVAD care.

The successful candidate must have an interest in Outpatient Nursing and working with patients who have cancer. They should be enthusiastic, hardworking, kind and compassionate and should be able to work well independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills are essential.

This is a full-time role working 37.5hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. The post will cover both Charing Cross Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital Outpatient Oncology Clinic.

Main duties of the job

• Should be flexible to work across two sites – Hammersmith Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital Oncology Outpatients Clinic
• To develop the specialist skills and knowledge required within the oncology nursing field
• To assist the Charge Nurse in leading the nursing team and deputise in their absence
• To ensure effective operational management of outpatients clinics to ensure standards are monitored and maintained/improved
• To respond to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential criteria

• NMC Registration
• Interest in Cancer Nursing
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable criteria

• Experience in a cancer care setting
• Qualification or experience in teaching and assessing.
• Mentorship Course

Experience

Essential criteria

• Sufficient post registration nursing experience required to be able to perform the role

Desirable criteria

• Previous experienc

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential criteria

• Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to problem solve

Desirable criteria

• Phlebotomy and/or cannulation skills
• Care of CVADs
• Experience in wound care management

Right to work

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Vacancy Closing Date

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

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