Overview
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Job summary
These are exciting times for nursing in a progressive and rapidly expanding cancer centre. Adult cancer nursing in the Macmillan Cancer Centre comprises four departments: Supportive Care (Red Cell/General Haematology), Chemotherapy Daycare (Oncology and Haematology), Apheresis (peripheral blood stem cell harvest programme and therapeutic plasma exchange), and Ambulatory Care (high dose chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant as day-case care).
We provide highly specialised care for adults with cancer and non-cancer diagnoses, covering a wide range of haematological and oncology diseases. The centre operates 8am–8pm, Monday to Saturday (Ambulatory Care open daily). Staff rotate through the four main adult nursing treatment areas to develop advanced skills and knowledge. The successful applicant will need a minimum of 12 months post-registration experience in an acute healthcare setting. Oncology or haematology experience is desirable but not essential, as we are seeking high-calibre nurses with potential.
Main duties of the job
This is a fast track development role for the unit. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to develop as a qualified haemato-oncology nurse by working in the four main areas (one of the largest such units in the UK). The nurse will be supported by the nursing team and clinical practice facilitators to become competent in cancer patient care, including blood and IV administration and the safe administration of chemotherapy. Successful candidates will receive local orientation and ongoing specialty training and support.
About us
We have a highly skilled, diverse team in MCC Daycare, operating in a nurse-led environment. You will develop key working relationships with a multi-professional team, including nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals, and support workers. The team works in a fast-paced, evolving unit with a strong reputation for care and services. Staff wellbeing is supported through social events and access to complementary therapies on the unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification (Supporting Documents).
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
* 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
* Attained a Bachelor or Masters Degree
Experience
Essential
* Proven clinical experience at Band 5 (or equivalent) with relevant haemato-oncology experience
Patient Care
Essential
* Chemotherapy competent, advanced IV administration skills
* Able to act as a patient educator
Communication & Customer Care
Essential
* Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
* Able to act as a patient advocate
Personal & People Development (KSF)
Essential
* 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
* 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
* Computer literacy
Disclosure and DBS/UK Registration
Disclosure This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires a DBS check.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK government website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the relevant guidance.
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
MCC, Huntley Street, London, WC1E 6AG
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