This Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse post sits in Oncology Outpatients at The London Clinic's Cancer Wing, serving patients with oncology and haemato-oncology diagnoses. The core work is giving systemic anticancer therapy and supportive treatment, assessing patients beforehand and managing symptoms and side effects. The post pairs clinical nursing with charge of shifts, deputising for the Unit Manager and mentoring junior staff and students. Current NMC registration and at least two years' post-registration acute oncology or haemato-oncology experience are essential.
What the job involves
- Administer SACT and supportive treatments through peripheral and central venous access devices
- Assess patients before treatment and help them manage symptoms and side effects
- Use UKONS triage to recognise treatment-related toxicities and support timely acute oncology access
- Recognise oncology emergencies and elevate concerns appropriately
- Take charge of shifts and deputise for the Unit Manager
- Review upcoming treatments so results, prescriptions and clinical information are available
- Coordinate care with consultants, clinical nurse specialists, pharmacy and allied health professionals
- Mentor junior nurses, healthcare assistants and students, supporting induction
- Contribute to audits, clinical governance and service improvements informed by patient feedback
- Work with the Unit Manager and Clinical Practice Educator on staff education and practice development
Qualifications
- Nursing degree, or evidence of working towards one
- UK accredited chemotherapy module with evidence of clinical competence
- SACT and IV Passport
Registration & licences
- Current NMC registration as a registered adult nurse
Experience
- At least two years post-registration experience in an acute oncology or haemato-oncology setting
- Experience administering systemic anticancer therapies
- Experience taking charge of shifts and supporting the education of students or junior colleagues
Skills & knowledge
- Competence in phlebotomy, cannulation and use of central venous access devices
- Sound knowledge of cancer treatments, clinical governance and risk management
- Evidence of continued professional development
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check, if required
Nice to have
- Experience in ambulatory care, acute oncology triage or preceptorship programmes
What's offered
- Life insurance of four times salary, full or part time
- Private medical cover after probation, with fast-track access
- Pension with matched contributions
- Employee assistance programme with counselling
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Cycle to work and electric car schemes
- Subsidised staff restaurant
- Support for continuous learning and career progression
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
