Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Oncology team.

To work as a part of a specialist team of nurses to provide safe and effective care to patients in the outpatient setting delivering systemic anti-cancer therapies. This includes cytotoxic chemotherapy, supportive care and treatments for non-malignant conditions.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated band 5 staff nurse to join our Oncology Day Unit team on Trevor Howell.

We are responsible for treating patients who have different types of cancers with chemotherapy and other types of SACT, as well as providing supportive therapies such as blood transfusions, electrolyte replacements and IVIg.

Candidates will ideally have at least 6-12 months post registration experience, IV competent with a keen interest in Oncology. SACT experience, venepuncture and cannulation skills are desirable but full training will be provided for this.

You will be expected to provide and maintain high standards of care to our patients, be able to work autonomously as well as part of a cohesive team andhave excellent communication skills.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 6-12 months post registration
• NMC registration

Desirable

Skills

Essential

Desirable