East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
Nurse Team Leader - MV Ward 10
The closing date is 11 May 2026
We are recruiting for a Nurse Team Leader who shares our vision to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. An experienced Band 5 oncology nurse would be considered for this role. We can offer the opportunity to undertake the Band 6 Team Leader development programme, Fundamentals in Cancer Care Module and SACT passport, if not already completed.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and dedicated team on the inpatient ward at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, a 22 bedded oncology inpatient ward providing high quality care for male and female patients with different types of cancer. We care for inpatients receiving SACT and those requiring support with side‑effects of treatment or their cancer, providing specialised treatments such as brachytherapy, iodine treatments and supportive therapies.
Main duties of the job
You will participate in the leadership of the oncology ward, delivering safe, high quality care and support for patients receiving cancer treatment. You will be required to assume responsibility for co‑ordinating shifts on a regular basis, supporting the Ward Sister/Deputy sisters with audits, supporting staff in their development whilst developing skills as a leader within the Trust. The successful candidate will demonstrate role‑modelling as a senior nurse, excellent communication and promote collaboration with the MDT.
The post holder will be a visible presence on the ward and co‑ordinate the nursing shift, ensuring adequate staffing, skill mix and regular safety huddles. Administer medicines as prescribed adhering to the Trust Medicines Management Policy and NMC Guidelines for Medication Administration. With the relevant training and competency, the Deputy Nurse Team Manager will undertake clinical skills as required for patient care such as catheterisation and the insertion of NG tubes. The post holder will also identify educational needs within the ward and contribute to teaching within the clinical area and to other healthcare professionals within the cancer centre both formally and informally.
We will provide a High‑Cost Area Supplement of 15 % of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941 per annum pro rata. Salary range: £39,959 to £48,117 per annum.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
* Registered Nurse educated to degree level
* Post‑registration oncology qualification
* SACT/Chemotherapy module
* Evidence of continuous professional development
* Advanced communication skills training
* Working towards Masters or equivalent level of study
Previous Experience
* Post registration experience in oncology specialist setting
* Experience of multi‑professional working
* Experience in clinical/team leadership
* Audit/evaluation of services
Skills
* Organisational and time management skills
* Analytical and judgement skills with the ability to appraise a situation and act quickly
* Flexibility and ability to work within a team
* Ability to problem solve
* Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
* Intravenous/Cannulation/Central Venous Access Device skills and experience
* Administration of SACT/Chemotherapy and management of side effects
* Intermediate Life Support trained
* Ability to motivate others
* Relevant clinical skills e.g. Catheterisation, NG insertion and use of syringe drivers
Other Requirements
* Experience and evidence of engagement around equality, diversity and inclusion issues in relation to policy, service development and service delivery in respect of both services to users and the management of staff
* Role model our Trust values every day
* To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct
Knowledge
* Good knowledge of cancer and treatment pathways
* National and local cancer initiatives
* Understanding of clinical governance, quality systems and risk management
* Knowledge of HR policies and processes
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.
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